San Antonio Historic Market Square Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience San Antonio Historic Market Square. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• San Antonio Full-Day Historic City Tour
• PRIVATE Missions and More - Half-Day City Tour
• Segway Tour of Historic San Antonio
• San Antonio Missions Tour with Downtown Hotel Pickup
• Half-Day Morning City Tour of Historic San Antonio

Visiting San Antonio Historic Market Square is free, but tours are available if you’d like to explore the area with a guide: trolley tours start at US$52, Segway tours are around US$75, and city or Mission tours begin at US$120. Tours typically offer insight into the area and surrounding attractions.

Yes, pets are allowed in San Antonio Historic Market Square—it’s a pet-friendly outdoor market with public open spaces, where leashed dogs are welcome. Be aware that pets may not be allowed in all shops and that the market’s pedestrian areas are often very crowded on weekends.

Yes, there are events and festivals at San Antonio Historic Market Square—the plaza and farmer’s market stage typically host live music every weekend from 12pm. The market also has cook-offs, community events, and festivals such as the annual Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration.

San Antonio Historic Market Square has more than 100 locally-owned shops and stalls selling everything from Mexican foods and spices to handcrafted pottery, textiles, and other artisan goods. The square has been described as the largest Mexican market outside Mexico.

San Antonio Historic Market Square dates back to 1730 when the King of Spain gifted land for settlers. Originally a bustling marketplace, it became famous for the "Chili Queens", who sold spicy stews by evening. By the 1890s, it moved to its current location. Revitalized in the 1970s, it now celebrates cultural festivals and local crafts.