Top San Antonio Art & Culture

Board the stadium seating trolley and explore San Antonio’s vibrant culture and history with a combination of the Old Town Trolley Tour and Go Rio River Cruise. This 2-day ticket allows for a hop-on, hop-off trolley experience at 12 key stops, including the historic Alamo, the lively Pearl district, and the serene Japanese Tea Garden. Enjoy a 35-minute narrated river cruise that showcases iconic landmarks like La Villita and Selena’s Bridge, all while being guided by knowledgeable locals who share fascinating stories. Perfect for families and history enthusiasts, this tour offers both flexibility and insights into Alamo City. - 2-day unlimited access to Old Town Trolley plus one River Cruise - Explore 12 stops including the Alamo, Japanese Tea Garden San Antonio Museum of Art, the Pearl and more - 35-minute narrated river cruise aboard eco-friendly boats - Ideal for families and history lovers with flexible exploring options

See the haunted side of San Antonio on this ghost-themed bus tour. Your guide, a sinister fellow who proclaims to be in tune with the afterlife, leads you on a chilling exploration of the city’s famed haunted sites including the Menger Hotel, the old Red Light District, the former Bexar County Jail, an historic cemetery, and more.

Discover the best of San Antonio your way with flexible 1, 2, or 3-hour tours that combine walking and driving for the perfect experience. Explore iconic landmarks like The Alamo, the San Antonio River Walk, and historic districts while enjoying engaging stories from expert local guides. Choose us for a small-group, personalized experience, seamless mix of walking + driving (see more in less time), and guides who bring San Antonio’s history to life—not just a ride, but a memorable experience. Many tours show you the Alamo. It show you how 300 years of Spanish, Mexican, and Texas history connect into one powerful story. This experience is carefully structured to give you: • Context • Storytelling • Architecture • Culture • Political history • Local insight All in one seamless experience. Customers can choose 1-2-3 hours

Enjoy a night of magic and illusion with tickets to The Magic Saloon in San Antonio, where top performers blend audience participation, humor, and fast-paced tricks. Prebooking your spot secures your place at the popular venue, plus access to a scavenger hunt activity in an old-time saloon. It’s a great way to go beyond watching a show—with this booking, you get to play along.

Hear all about cases of true crime and alleged hauntings of San Antonio, Texas as a local guide shows you and your group around the city. See San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, The Alamo, Main Plaza, and more, as your guide tells you stories of battles, gunslinger shootouts, and ghostly hotel guests.

Discover the street art of San Antonio, with a focus on murals, during this fun bike tour. Join a small group and ride through town, stopping to admire over 20 murals. Learn the history behind mural art, why it became so popular in San Antonio, and the artists who have set out to make the city as colorful as possible.

Discover the vibrant history of San Antonio on a self-guided audio tour along the iconic River Walk. This immersive experience takes you through centuries of rich narratives, from Spanish missions and Indigenous roots to the lively era of chili queens and saloons. As you stroll, enjoy captivating storytelling that reveals the architecture, culture, and identity shaped by the river’s flow. Each stop unveils unique insights, making the River Walk a living archive where every corner has a tale to tell. - Self-guided audio tour along the historic San Antonio River Walk - Explore Spanish missions, Indigenous origins, and cultural milestones - Engage with music, architecture, and history through vivid storytelling - Perfect for history buffs and casual explorers alike

Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling, efficient routing, and climate‑controlled transport so you see more in less time—without feeling rushed. Unlike big bus tours, our groups stay small, your guides are San Antonio-based, and we focus on personal connections, questions, and photo time at each stop. It’s the perfect way to dive into the history, culture, and faith that shaped San Antonio, even if you only have half a day.

Discover all the famous places in San Antonio in this guided sightseeing tour of the Alamo City. This is a driving tour and a river cruise, but you will be getting out to do some walking. You'll see The Alamo and San Jose Mission and have a tour, then visit the Tower of the Americas and ride up the elevator, and end the tour with a San Antonio River Walk cruise- all arranged for you.

Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling, efficient routing, and climate‑controlled transport so you see more in less time—without feeling rushed. Unlike big bus tours, our groups stay small, our guides are San Antonio-based, and we focus on personal connections, questions, and photo time at each stop. It’s the perfect way to dive into the history, culture, and faith that shaped San Antonio, even if you only have half a day.

Explore the lights and sights of San Antonio with this small-group guided tour at night. Admire the skyline views from the observation deck at the Tower of the Americas; soak up the scenery on a River Walk Cruise; and see the sights on a driving tour of San Antonio. Along the way, learn about the city and its history from guided commentary.

Explore San Antonio’s unique place in Western history on a half-day morning coach tour. Pass by dozens of historic sites and modern attractions while learning about the city’s rich confluence of cultures and the events that shaped it. See Alamo Plaza and historic hotels, learn about bluesman Robert Johnson’s local recording sessions, and see where residents get their cultural fix at the Tobin Performing Arts Center and Briscoe Western Art Museum. Discover even more and complete your grand city overview on an optional afternoon tour.

Hear the haunted, paranormal tales of notorious San Antonio events that you may not otherwise learn about on this entertaining and spooky ghost tour. Walk the streets of the city's Old Town and learn its fascinating past, which is vividly and masterfully brought to life by your informative and passionate guide.

Discover the sordid history of San Antonio as you explore the historic downtown area on this haunted pub crawl. Join a private guide for a walk through Alamo City to hear about stories that range from fallen Texan soldiers who never stopped fighting to a cold-blooded murderer who once walked the streets. Purchase a drink at each venue, if you’d like, to gain some liquid courage for these scary tales.

Visit some of the historical missions of San Antonio on this half-day tour. With a guide, you'll explore these heritage sites to learn about the history of the missions and their influences on the region, plus gain insight into their significance from a San Antonio local. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of renting a car to reach these destinations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned tour.

Small group. Easy pace. Rich storytelling. This tour goes beyond the usual downtown walk by combining the Alamo area, the River Walk, La Villita, and San Fernando Cathedral in one experience. Along the way, you hear the deeper stories, local legends, and surprising connections most visitors miss. Expect about 2 miles of walking over 3 to 4 hours, with frequent stops for history, photos, questions, and rest breaks. Your River Walk boat cruise and Tower of the Americas admission are included, giving you more value and more of San Antonio in a single tour. Guests choose this experience for the personal attention, detailed storytelling, and premium small group feel.

"Our UNESCO Missions Heritage Stories reveal the authentic cultural fusion and colonial mysteries spanning 300 years that no other tour uncovers. With 15+ years of deep local research, we share the real stories behind each World Heritage site - from 88-year-old Friar Olivares' founding vision to indigenous artisan Pedro Huizar's rose window love story to the complex cultural negotiations that created something entirely new at each mission. This intimate small group experience allows us to explain original frescoes, hidden symbols, and cultural survival strategies while connecting dots between Spanish colonial ambitions and indigenous adaptation. Discover why Mission Concepción remains unrestored, how Mission San José became the 'Queen,' and the agricultural innovations at Mission San Juan that sustained four missions. This is cultural immersion with San Antonio's premier heritage storyteller - not basic mission touring."

While in southern Texas, visit the San Antonio Zoo to see thousands of animals from around the globe. Encounter majestic lions in Big Cat Valley or marvel at rhinos and zebras in the all-new habitat. San Antonio Zoo blends conservation, education, and fun, offering affordable entertainment year-round. Streamline your visit by booking your ticket in advance, so you don’t leave anything to chance, and bypass the long lines.

Venture into the haunted corners of San Antonio after sunset and hear chilling tales of the city's spooky history. Take in storied landmarks like the Alamo, Cathedral, and other sights while delving into their dark past, plus learn about the most famous ghosts that still wander the streets in Old San Antonio with this family-friendly experience.

See an 8-legged lamb, chairs created from antlers and more than two-centuries of Texas law artifacts with a visit to the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum. A truly authentic Texas attraction, these conjoined museums include everything from a taxidermy Hall of Feathers to 'Ranger Town,' featuring its own working jail cell and a Bonnie and Clyde exhibit. Grab a locally brewed beer at the onsite saloon, where Teddy Roosevelt supposedly recruited his famous Rough Riders. You can even tour the museum with it.

Embark on an enchanting evening adventure through the heart of San Antonio with this immersive night walking tour. Your journey begins at the historic Emily Morgan Hotel, where you'll meet your guide and fellow travelers. Your first stop is the Alamo Plaza. Here, you’ll take a brief but informative tour of one of the most famous landmarks in Texas—the Alamo. Next, you'll embark on a leisurely walk along the scenic Riverwalk, San Antonio’s vibrant centerpiece. As you stroll past the historic Menger Hotel, the ornate Jonske Building, and the striking Torch of Friendship. The tour then arrives at the iconic Tower of the Americas which offers breathtaking views of the city. As the tour continues, you’ll enjoy another scenic walk passing the artistic and historic La Villita. Enjoy a quick snack from a local vendor. As you savor delicious local flavors, you’ll have the perfect view of the San Fernando Cathedral's light show. Your evening concludes with a peaceful walk back to the Alamo.

Perfect for fans of dark history and spooky stories, this experience combines a ghost walking tour with a delicious three-course meal in one easy booking. First, enjoy dinner in an allegedly haunted hotel right in Alamo Plaza as your guide shares ghost stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Then, embark on a walking tour through the streets of Old San Antonio to hear about even more ghostly sightings.

Save on visiting top San Antonio attractions with a San Antonio CityPASS® that lets you choose the places you want to visit—with options ranging from the San Antonio zoo to river cruises and more. While booking each place individually would be pricy, this customizable pass cuts costs without giving up any flexibility. Since you have nine days to use the pass, you can explore at your own pace.