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San Antonio: Alamo Tour, Tower of the Americas & River Walk Cruise★ 4.75 (1,182) · 4h
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San Antonio: Ghost & Murder Walking Tour with Alamo & River Walk★ 4.79 (291) · 1h 30m
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San Antonio Riverwalk & Downtown Walking Tour: Alamo & History★ 5.00 (159) · 3h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 13 options: US$ 9.99–US$ 269 (median US$ 35). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 13.
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Up to 2 hours (5)
San Antonio: Haunted History Ghost Walk & Alamo StoriesYou’ll wander through Old San Antonio with a local guide as dusk settles in, hearing ghost stories outside famous spots like the Alamo and Spanish Governor’s Palace. Expect laughter, chills, and maybe even goosebumps as you learn about haunted hotels and legendary figures—all on foot, with plenty of time to soak up the city’s nighttime energy.
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 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.
Alamo Square Victorian Homes Tour: San FranciscoThe Painted Ladies of Alamo Square is a guided walking tour of San Francisco's most photographed Victorian homes, led by an expert guide through the hilltop park and surrounding historic district. The tour runs two hours and includes the Pintours App audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and 16 additional languages. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, with public transportation options nearby.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour led by a guide, so you follow a set route and pace rather than exploring on your own. It suits anyone who wants the stories and context behind the Victorians and the park without researching the neighborhood beforehand, and it works well if you prefer the structure of a guided experience over self-guided exploration.
2 to 5 hours (4)
San Antonio Missions: UNESCO Sites & Alamo History TourYou visit four missions along the San Antonio River—Concepción, San José, San Juan, and Espada—plus the Espada Aqueduct and your choice of hotel return or Alamo dropoff. Hotel pickup and live narration are included. The tour runs twice daily with no minimum group size, so you're never waiting for enough people to fill a bus.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand San Antonio's founding in one trip without arranging transport between five separate sites—the small-group format and twice-daily schedule mean you're not locked into a rigid time or waiting for a full bus.
San Antonio: Alamo, Tower & River Cruise Night TourYou get picked up at your hotel, see the Alamo and Mission San José on a narrated drive through downtown, ride the Tower of the Americas observation deck at night, and float down the illuminated River Walk on a guided boat cruise—all in one half-day, with admission to the tower and boat included and drop-off back at your hotel at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to San Antonio or short on time and want to see the main landmarks in one evening without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing—the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all three.
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: 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.
Half day and longer (1)
San Antonio from Austin: Alamo, River Walk & Tower CruiseYou get picked up from your Austin hotel, driven to San Antonio, and guided through the Alamo's 1836 history and Mission San José's colonial architecture. You ride an elevator 750 feet up the Tower of the Americas for panoramic city views, then float the River Walk on an electric barge with entry included. Transport, all admissions, and return drop-off are handled—you just show up ready to go.Is it for me?A good fit if you're staying in Austin and want to see San Antonio's main landmarks without arranging your own transport or buying separate tickets—the 7-hour structure and included van mean you leave your hotel and return to it without logistics in between.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
San Antonio: Alamo Tour, Tower of the Americas & River Walk Cruise is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.75 out of 5 across 1,182 reviews.
