Top San Antonio Day Trips

Discover the historic highlights of San Antonio on a tour that takes you to Mission Concepcion as well as downtown markets, parks, squares, eateries, and more. A great introduction to the city for first-time visitors, this tour gives you a chance to learn your way around San Antonio with a guide to navigate and narrate the journey. That way, you don’t have to worry about getting lost or missing any of the historic details.

Venture into Texas Hill Country with a local guide. Your escort is not only an expert oenophile, but a storyteller who shares history and insight about the region. After two tastings at local wineries (where you’ll also take a behind-the-scenes tour of the production facilities), spend time in the charming town of Fredericksburg. Have lunch, browse the shops, or experience additional wine tastings.

Discover the confluence of cultures and historic events that shaped modern-day San Antonio on a 4-hour evening coach tour. Designed to complement the optional half-day morning tour for a complete overview of the city’s history, the tour makes three stops to points of interest including the Japanese Tea Garden, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Mission Concepcion, San Jose and the Alamo(optional). Along the way, learn Texas trivia and enjoy live narration from a local guide.

Visit Fredericksburg without the hassle of driving through the Texas Hill Country or planning your own transportation. Sit back and enjoy the scenic journey from San Antonio before exploring the town at your own pace. Browse shops, museums, wineries, and local restaurants with free time to discover the destination in the way that interests you most.

Enjoy a full day of wine and scenic Hill Country sights from San Antonio. The day starts with pick up from your downtown/Riverwalk area hotel as we head northwest of the city into the Hill Country region of Texas. This region is home to the continually growing Texas wine region with nearly 90 wineries in the area. On this tour we will visit three local wineries and include a two hour visit to the charming town of Fredericksburg (approx. 70mi from San Antonio). While visiting Fredericksburg, guests will have time to freely explore the town, enjoy some shopping, and have lunch on their own. This tour includes all guests basic wine tasting fees.

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.

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.

Get ready for a spooky night full of ghosts and things that go bump in the night. Professional paranormal investigators will lead you on a walking tour of San Antonio’s most haunted spots, while you learn the tragic stories of spirits unable to find their eternal rest.  Learn why San Antonio is considered one of the most haunted cities in all of America…if you’re brave enough, that is.

The San Antonio Missions are a UNESCO World Heritage Site you won’t want to miss, filled with history and religious importance. Get the full story on the area that consists of five missions close together from a guide who knows the area and its past well. You’ll see four out of the five missions of the site, as well as La Villita Historic Arts Village, Alamo Plaza, and the Espada Aqueduct.

Experience Texas Hill Country's German heritage on this small-group tour (max 6 guests) from San Antonio to Fredericksburg. Travel in a Mercedes-Benz Metris with Victor's engaging narration about German pioneer history and Hill Country culture. Enjoy 2 hours of free time exploring Main Street's boutique shops, German bakeries, galleries, and restaurants. Stop at legendary Luckenbach on the return journey, where Willie Nelson made Texas music history. Includes: Round-trip luxury transportation, historical narration, bottled water Your expense: Lunch, shopping, optional museum admissions Perfect for travelers wanting authentic German-Texas culture and boutique shopping without large tour bus crowds.