Things to do in San Antonio
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San Antonio: Alamo Tour, Tower of the Americas & River Walk Cruise★ 4.75 (1,171) · 4h
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San Antonio Haunted Ghost Bus Tour: 2.5-Hour Ride★ 4.70 (1,042) · 2h 30m
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San Antonio Missions: UNESCO Sites & Alamo History Tour★ 4.64 (1,041) · 3h 30m
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Escape Room The Rim: 60-Minute Puzzle Adventures★ 4.99 (853) · 1h 15mUS$ 43View ›
San Antonio: Haunted History Ghost Walk & Alamo Stories★ 4.65 (795) · 1h 30mUS$ 32View ›
Immersive Art Experience San Antonio: 14 Installations★ 4.56 (684) · 45m–2h 30mUS$ 30View ›
San Antonio: Historic City Tour & River Walk with Pickup★ 4.83 (386) · 8hUS$ 119View ›
Cave Without a Name: Texas Hill Country Cavern Tour & Admission★ 4.85 (342) · 1h–2hUS$ 30View ›
San Antonio: Alamo, Tower & River Cruise Night Tour★ 4.63 (321) · 4hUS$ 139View ›
San Antonio Ghost Walking Tour: Haunted Sites & Local Stories★ 4.33 (317) · 2hUS$ 30View ›Top rated (10)
San Antonio Riverwalk & Downtown Walking Tour: Alamo & HistoryYou walk the San Antonio Riverwalk and downtown for three hours with a guide who knows the history behind every bridge, building, and landmark — the Alamo's 1836 siege, the Tower of the Americas, San Fernando Cathedral, the Bexar County Courthouse, and the river's own transformation. You get all the context that makes the walk make sense, plus the celebrity and local stories that explain why San Antonio looks and feels the way it does. Bring water and comfortable shoes; the tour includes all fees.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand why the Riverwalk and downtown San Antonio matter — the guide's stories turn a walk into a history lesson, and the three-hour pace means you actually absorb it instead of just moving through it.
San Antonio: E-Bike Street Art Tour & Mural RideYou’ll zip through San Antonio’s neighborhoods on an e-bike with a local guide, discovering over 30 murals—including fresh works in the D.R.E.A.M. District and along hidden streets most visitors never see. Expect real stories behind the art, friendly faces along the route, and moments where you’ll want to just stop and look around—you’ll feel more connected to San Antonio than you expected.
San Antonio: Alamo & River Walk Walking Tour with Tower ViewsYou walk roughly two miles over three to four hours with a guide who treats San Antonio's history as one connected story rather than a list of landmarks. Your day includes reserved Alamo Church entry, a narrated River Walk cruise, and Tower of the Americas admission—all arranged in advance so you skip the entry-line negotiations. Groups stay under ten, which means time for questions, photographs, and regular rest stops along the way.Is it for me?A good fit if you want San Antonio's main landmarks connected as one story rather than visited as separate stops, and if you prefer a small group where you can ask questions and rest without feeling rushed. Plan for roughly two miles of walking over three to four hours on uneven pavement and with some standing—that's what lets Victor pause and deepen each story instead of moving you through on a schedule.
San Antonio Missions & City Tour: Private SUV, Pearl DistrictYou’ll ride in comfort through San Antonio’s history: walk inside centuries-old mission churches, hear stories from your local guide Michael, explore King William homes and Market Square, then finish with free time at the lively Pearl District. Expect laughter, real moments with locals, and maybe even cinnamon lingering on your fingers by day’s end.
San Antonio: Magic Saloon Show & Interactive ExperienceYou arrive early, hunt for hidden details, sip a crafted mocktail, and watch close-up magic before the main one-hour show begins. A rotating cast of magicians means the illusions change each visit. The whole experience—pre-show, performance, and all—runs 1.5 to 2 hours, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants more than a standard magic show—the pre-show and interactive elements mean you're engaged from the moment you arrive, not just during the performance itself.
Fredericksburg Wine Tour: Small Group, 2 WineriesA small-group wine tour from San Antonio visits two Fredericksburg-area wineries for tastings and a barrel room tour, then leaves 90 minutes free in the town of Fredericksburg to eat, shop or taste more wine on your own. The group never exceeds 8 guests, runs regardless of weather, and includes tastings, transport, water, crackers and dark chocolate. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the day.Is it for me?You're in San Antonio for a few days and want to taste wine without renting a car or planning the route yourself—the small group and fixed itinerary mean the day is already built, and a local guide handles the driving and the education.
San Antonio Missions: World Heritage Tour & Park Ranger GuideYou visit four 18th-century missions in a single morning with a local guide who provides context most tourists miss, plus a Park Ranger tour at the largest mission. Transport is air-conditioned, water is included, and the pace is set so you see everything without rushing. Small groups mean you're not herded through, and the tour runs seven days a week.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the mission history without navigating four sites on their own, and who value hearing from someone who actually lives in San Antonio. The tour is built around the 10am Park Ranger tour at the largest mission, which is what gives you depth instead of just a quick look.
San Antonio: Downtown & Riverwalk Walking Tour with Local GuideYou walk two miles through downtown San Antonio with a local guide who explains the Cathedral, the Riverwalk's real history, and La Villita's transformation from residential neighborhood to arts village. The tour is wheelchair accessible, includes water, and moves at a pace that lets you absorb what you're seeing instead of just checking boxes.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand downtown San Antonio's actual history rather than just see the landmarks — the guide connects what you're looking at to why it matters, which is what turns a walk into a memory.
San Antonio: Private Historic Tour by Electric ShuttleYou’ll glide through San Antonio’s heart in an electric shuttle, hearing local stories at the Alamo and centuries-old missions from your guide. Feel the city’s layers—from candlelit cathedrals to lively streets—and catch those small moments you don’t get walking alone. This tour is for anyone who wants real connection alongside history.
San Antonio: Ghost & Murder Walking Tour with Alamo & River WalkYou walk through six stops—Spanish Governor's Palace, San Fernando Cathedral, Main Plaza's true crime site, a theater district venue, the River Walk, and the Alamo—while a professional guide connects the ghosts to the actual history. The tour moves continuously, covers both hauntings and real crime, and ends with local tavern tips. No need to arrange your own route or research the stories beforehand.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history behind San Antonio's most famous haunted sites without having to research the stories or plan the route yourself—the guide handles both the narrative and the logistics, so you just show up and listen.
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San Antonio: Ranger Creek Brewstillery Tour & Bourbon TastingYou get a guided walkthrough of beer and bourbon production at the same facility, three product samples, and a professional guide for roughly sixty minutes in a small group. The VIP add-on lets you taste unreleased whiskeys straight from the barrel if you want to stay longer, and designated drivers attend for five dollars so the whole group can go together.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how both beer and bourbon come together in one place without arranging separate tours — the two-in-one format is what makes an hour feel complete, and the small group size means you'll actually hear the guide and ask questions.
San Antonio Ghost Walk: Alamo Dark History & HauntingsYou walk through Old San Antonio for 90 minutes with a guide who knows the dark history behind The Alamo and the hauntings that followed. The route covers multiple locations, stays accessible for all fitness levels and mobility needs, and doesn't require you to arrange transportation or research the stories yourself beforehand.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history of The Alamo and Old San Antonio without having to research the dark stories yourself — the guide handles the narrative and the route, leaving you to absorb what actually happened here and why people still report seeing ghosts.
San Antonio Ghost Tour: Alamo & River Walk HauntingsYou walk a mile through San Antonio's historic district with a local guide who shares documented hauntings at the Alamo, River Walk, Menger Hotel, St. Anthony Hotel, Majestic Theater, and Sheraton Gunter Hotel. The tour includes researched accounts of historic spirits and tragic events that shaped the city, though you view the sites from outside rather than entering private buildings. It runs in the evening and is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about San Antonio's actual history and willing to walk a mile through downtown in the evening — the guide's research and local knowledge mean you learn real stories, not invented ones, and the haunted sites speak for themselves without needing you to be a believer.
San Antonio Ghost Tour: Haunted History & Alamo LegendsYou walk through San Antonio's historic streets after dark with a guide who knows the city's haunted history and the real stories behind the legends. You'll hear about The Alamo's ghosts, the Cathedral's unexplained events, and the tragedies that shaped the city. The tour is all-ages and family-friendly, with all fees included and no hidden stops or costs.Is it for me?Pick this if you want San Antonio's real history mixed with its darker legends and don't want to research which buildings matter or piece together the stories yourself — the guide does that work, and the evening timing is what makes the old streets feel like the history is still there.
San Antonio Escape Room: Paranormal Game with Local GuideYou’ll step into a detailed 1984-themed escape room in San Antonio, working as a team to solve puzzles and rescue a missing boy from “the other side.” With help from your local guide and plenty of surprises along the way, you’ll feel the tension build as time ticks down — an experience that sticks with you long after you leave.
San Antonio: Zombie Escape Room Game at Extreme EscapeYou’ll race against the clock inside San Antonio’s zombie escape room, searching for clues and working as a team to find the antidote before it’s too late. Expect tense moments, laughter over missed codes, and that odd thrill when you realize you’re really invested in escaping—even if you don’t make it out alive.
San Antonio: Magic & Paranormal Escape Room ChallengeYou’ll step straight into a 1929 magic parlor in San Antonio, piecing together clues with your friends as illusions blur with reality. Expect laughter, suspenseful silences, and some real head-scratchers as you race against the clock during this 60-minute escape room adventure. You might even surprise yourself—or at least leave still puzzling over how they pulled off those tricks.
San Antonio: Underground Escape Room Game at Extreme EscapeYou’ll step into an underground world beneath San Antonio for a 60-minute escape room challenge where teamwork matters more than you’d think. Solve puzzles, race the clock, laugh at your own mistakes, and maybe even surprise yourself when you finally break free—if you do.
San Antonio Escape Room Adventure & Mayan Tomb ChallengeStep into an ancient Mayan tomb right in San Antonio and test your wits against clever traps and mysterious puzzles. Work as a team to earn the gods’ trust before time runs out—all inside a fully immersive escape room with atmospheric lighting and authentic props. Perfect for friends or families looking for something truly memorable.
San Antonio: Haunted Bars & Ghost Walking Tour 2.5 HoursYou walk through downtown San Antonio with a costumed guide for 2.5 hours, stopping at three bars inside historically haunted buildings. The guide tells you the ghost stories and San Antonio's darker history while you're standing in the actual locations — you order your own drinks at each stop. The route and bar stops vary by availability, and you'll need to be 21 with valid ID to join.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a night out that's genuinely tied to San Antonio's real history rather than generic ghost stories — the bars are actual places with actual pasts, and the guide uses that to make the whole thing feel grounded instead of theatrical.
