Spanish Governor's Palace Tours and Tickets

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Admission to the Spanish Governor's Palace is US$5 for adults (anyone aged 14 and over) and US$3 for seniors over 60 and children aged 7–13. Children under 7 years of age visit for free. Active members of the US military also pay US$3 if they present valid photo identification.

The Spanish Governor's Palace is in the heart of San Antonio. You can get there on foot or aboard the San Antonio hop-on hop-off trolley and visit at your leisure. Many city tours pass by the palace, including tours where you get the chance to ride around in a Vespa sidecar.

Many of San Antonio’s best-known attractions are within easy walking distance of the Spanish Governor’s Palace, including Historic Market Square, a few blocks east of the palace, and the San Fernando Cathedral across the street. The San Antonio River Walk is less than five minutes away, while The Alamo is a 15-minute journey on foot.

The Spanish Governor’s Palace dates back to the turn of the 18th century and served as the home of a merchant named Ignacio Pérez for the decades that followed. Over the years, the building housed everything from classrooms to a clothing store. It was purchased by the city in 1928, and restorations were completed in 1930.

Yes, the Spanish Governor's Palace is family-friendly, and kids get free or discounted admission, depending on their age. However, there aren’t any kid-specific activities, and smaller children might find the palace a bit boring, as it’s very history-focused and better suited to teens and adults.