- Only on the Explorer Pass
San Antonio Historic Highlights City Tour
Only on the Explorer Pass
This attraction is available on the Explorer Pass, but not the All-Inclusive Pass.Booking required
This attraction requires advanced booking.
What you'll do
Soak up Spanish, Mexican and Italian influences on this guided tour of San Antonio’s vibrant downtown and its historic landmarks.
Take the San Antonio Historic Highlights City Tour with Go City®
- With us, there are no additional fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
- See one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States.
- Get a flavor of old Mexico at El Mercado, the historic market square.
Experience 300 years of Texan history on this 3.5-hour guided tour of San Antonio.
Your guide will walk you through the colorful La Villita neighborhood, regaling you with fascinating tales of the city’s 300-year history.
Discover how influences from Europe and Mexico have shaped the downtown area into a diverse cultural hub. Visit San Fernando Cathedral – one of the oldest in the States – with its striking gothic and colonial architectural styles. The cathedral overlooks the Main Plaza towards the tranquil, tree-lined San Antonio River.
Head over to El Mercado, where you’ll have free time to explore locally owned stores. Treat yourself to a unique piece of artisan pottery or local wood carving. The market is bursting with cafés, bakeries and other dining options. After your tour, why not go traditional TexMex and grab a spicy beef taco for lunch?
San Antonio Historic City Tour highlights
San Fernando Cathedral - visit one of the oldest cathedrals in the US
El Mercado - the place to go for souvenirs and tacos!
Go City is a better way to sightsee. Your pass includes tickets for the San Antonio historic highlights city tour, plus admission to dozens of top San Antonio attractions for one money-saving price.
Experience San Antonio Historic Highlights City Tour and many other attractions with the Explorer Pass.
View the Explorer PassKnow before you go
Booking required
This attraction requires advanced booking.
Getting in: just show your pass to the tour guide and you’re all set. Pickups are available at most downtown hotels.
For more information, visit the Gray Line San Antonio website.
Where you'll be
Operating hours
Daily: 9AM. Downtown hotel pickups are from 8:30AM.
Closings & holidays
There are no tours on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day.
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Plans can change, we get it. All non-activated passes are eligible for a refund within 90 days from your purchase date.
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