San Antonio Driving Tour From Austin with Boat Cruise & The Alamo
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Austin, USA
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Just a short drive from Austin is the intriguing history, culture and attractions of San Antonio. Come check it out with a local guide who will take you to some of the best sights of the city, including The Alamo, a river cruise, the Tower of the Americas and Mission San Jose. You'll learn about the city on your drive from Austin and be full of great memories on your drive back.
- Enjoy a narrated drive from Austin to San Antonio
- Get up close and personal with the history and legends of The Alamo
- Take in the view from the top of the Tower of the Americas
- Relax on the city's iconic river cruise
What's Included
- Tower of the Americas Observation Deck (Admission Included)
- San Antonio River Walk Cruise (Admission Included)
- Complimentary Downtown Austin Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Driving Tour of San Antonio From Austin With A Local Guide
- Luxury Transportation in air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van
- See San Antonio Points of Interest such as The Alamo and Mission San José
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Hotel pickup and drop-off is for downtown Austin hotels only. Central pickup location is Premier Seaholm Parking Garage 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, Austin, TX 78703.
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Austin
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Alamo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Mission San Jose Catholic Church
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Tower Of The Americas
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
San Antonio River Walk
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 103 reviews
Heather_L, Mar 2026
Comfortable and accommodating trip. Would not do it again. I would have rather spent more time at the riverwalk and had a sit down lunch.
Amy_M, Mar 2026
Fantastic tour with a great tour guide Mike! Full of knowledge and stories - and thoughtful too.
Had the best day - highly recommend!
Harriet_Z, Feb 2026
Mike was amazing he was very knowledgeable and very nice. The places we visited was brought to life by his narration.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
It’s great to hear how much Mike added to the experience. His knowledge really does bring each stop to life. Glad you enjoyed every part of the tour.
Mary_N, Oct 2025
This was a perfect way for us to see San Antonio! We didn't have to find our way around, didn't have to look for parking or deal with traffic. Our guide, Victoria, was friendly, knowledgeable & presented the area history with enthusiasm.
Eric_M, Oct 2025
Excellent day trip to get an overview of San Antonio. Our tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable. We were able to visit the top tourist attractions.
Kim_N, Sep 2025
This was a great day-long excursion. Our tour guide Mike was very knowledgeable and friendly. He even let me and the other person on the tour make an extra 30-minute stop to have a drink at a historic bar on the Riverwalk. We packed at lot in during the 8 hours this trip lasted. I'd highly recommend it. The only thing to note is that there is no mealtime scheduled, so bring snacks or grab something at the Buc-ee's stop.
Kate_A, Sep 2025
We had a great time on this tour. Ended up being essentially a private tour for me and my mum. Mike our guide was great and really knowledgeable. The trip to Buc-ees was a great addition. Really enjoyed learning about texas history. Definitely adding another trip to San Antonio when we come back to Texas
Keisha_H, Aug 2025
I decided to take this tour because of the reviews and because I thought it would be easier logistically to have a local drive us around.
Our guides, Rob and Mike, were on-time and very knowledgeable about Austin and San Antonio. Since the tour only included my group, it was intimate and allowed us to get to know our guides.
This was our first time in Austin and San Antonio so we really enjoyed each stop on this tour. The itinerary allows you to experience important historical sites at a relaxed pace. We had time to take pictures and explore a little.
We really appreciated that Mike and Rob kept the van cool after each stop because it was 100 degrees the day of our tour. Big THANK You 😊 for our unexpected mango treat.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We’re so happy you chose our tour and that Rob and Mike made your visit to Austin and San Antonio a fantastic time! Having a local guide can really make a difference, and it’s great to hear their knowledge and attentiveness stood out. Sounds like the group size and relaxed pace were perfect for your first time exploring these historic spots! We hope to welcome you back for more adventures and pleasant surprises soon! 😊
David_R, Jul 2025
Alamo, Riverwalk boat ride and even Buc-ee’s! Although climbing up the bell tower at the Mission was our highlight! Excellent day trip excursion to San Antonio while in Austin for business.
This combination of history, culture, and sightseeing made for the perfect day. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting San Antonio!
Mike was great and very thoughtful. The mango Italian ice sprinkled with tajin was nothing I would have ordered on my own, but honestly was amazing after the hot boat ride.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! It sounds like you made the most of your day in San Antonio—between the Alamo, Riverwalk boat ride, and even a stop at Buc-ee’s! We're especially glad the bell tower climb left such a lasting impression. Mike will be delighted to hear your kind words—he always aims to make each experience memorable, hope the mango ice was delicious.
We're so happy this blend of history, culture, and fun hit the mark for you! Hope we get to hit another travelling bullseye with you soon
Evelyn_K, Jul 2025
Fun, informative day trip to San Antonio in comfortable Mercedes van. Was relaxing and pleasant to see some of the landscape outdide Austin and thoroughly enjoyed the missions and river tour. Our guide, Mike, really knows his stuff! Would revommend!
Jennifer_S, Jun 2025
This tour is for a small group and as luck would have it, it was just my daughter and me. Mike is very knowledgable about Texas and it's history. He is very laid back and was open to our requests. We had a very nice day. Highly recommend the river walk, very nice experience.
Misel_J, May 2025
Great tour and great tour guide. If you are in Austin give it a try. You will learn a lot about the missiona. Can definetely recommend it.
Linda_N, May 2025
It was an 8 hour day, but the day was fun and full of stops and an extremely knowledgeable tour guide.
Marisol_S, May 2025
We had a blast! Mike was the perfect connoisseur and broaden the knowledge to cover many interesting historic facts while being all attentive and accommodating to our needs. We loved all we saw today and aside from the places we visited I would say our guide was the main reason. Highly recommended both the tour and Mike. Thanks!!!!!
Pat_B, May 2025
Tour guide, Mike, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He arrived early and clearly communicated meeting times and locations.
Jobst_M, May 2025
Unfortunately, I missed the pickup. 100% my fault. Nevertheless the tour operator offered a free alternative which I couldn’t attend due to my flight schedule. The the tour operator refunded the money. This is customer service at it’s best!!! Didn’t expect or even asked for that 😲👌 great company!!!
Liam_T, Apr 2025
From start to finish this tour was excellent.
Mike the guide was brilliant and very informative.
You stop for breakfast at the biggest petrol station I have ever seen. It’s pretty cool.
The Alamo was good to see and you get plenty of time.
The riverboat was brilliant. A 30 minute boat ride round and it’s a good experience. I definitely would go back to San Antonio to stay.
The tower of the Americas was ok. Not a lot in it but it does have good views.
Overall I highly recommend this tour. Excellent.
Jennifer_W, Apr 2025
Very relaxing and got to see a lot in a short time. Getting picked up and dropped off at hotel was excellent. Driver was knowledgeable and fun.
karen_L, Apr 2025
I rate this a 5 star only cuz they don't have a 6. It was perfect. Mike was fun and very attentive. I have some mobility issues and he took care of me. We saw ever major attraction in San Antonio. It was a perfect day.
MaryAnn_C, Mar 2025
Easy to book, met all our expectations, would highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide, Mike, was great. He was pleasant, informative, attentive and easy to spend the day with. He made sure that all our needs were met. We loved this tour with him.
Erika_N, Mar 2025
Great itinerary, includes many interesting sights. Mike is a great guide who shared a lot of valuable and interesting information. I very much enjoyed the trip! Many thanks!
Guy_S, Mar 2025
Very nice instructor, I had a great time in San Antonio, I saw the Alamo, visited Buc-ee, terrific
Thanks Michael!
Zina8900, Mar 2025
Mike, our tour guide showed us a great time on the tour!
He was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the history of Texas. None of which we would have known otherwise.
The riverboat ride was awesome, beautiful area with shops, restaurant’s, and hotels along the scenic path!
Mike was also a great driver and we felt very safe while riding with him.
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
Roberto_R, Feb 2025
Our guide made it fun despite the bitter cold. The trip was very personalized. Good service, they picked us at our hotel.
Lee_M, Jan 2025
Mike, our local tour guide was great! Very knowledgeable about the history of San Antonio, good driver, patient and made certain our trip was enjoyable. It was cold and he even went the extra mile to give us hand warmers when we boarded the boat at Riverwalk! Took us to an authentic Mexican restaurant for lunch...great trip!
RUSSELL_B, Jan 2025
What a fantastic day out! We had an amazing guide, Mike, who was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We were picked up on time right out the front of our hotel, had a few stops along the way and never felt rushed. Mike made the journey enjoyable and it was interactive the whole way. Would highly recommend this tour. Our favourite part was the Riverwalk Boat and if you get Dan as your captain you are in for a great ride!
Michael_F, Dec 2024
A must take tour. My guide Coda was outstanding. His knowledge of the sites, great personality, and engaging manners made it a wonderful tour. Learned a lot about the cities history.
Jingwei_L, Dec 2024
Mike is my guide. He's great, super knowledgeable about everything San Antonino and Texas. Mike is also very flexible to accommodate my ask.
Dimitri_S, Nov 2024
Overall, we had amazing semi-private experience on this well organized and executed tour. Both tour guides were very attentive to all of our needs throughout the tour, knowledgeable and informative, delivering phenomenal experience with a lot of historic, cultural, geographical and culinarily insights into greater San Antonio area and the state of TX in general. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area, especially for the first time. Well worth the price too!
JAMES_S, Nov 2024
Mike was our tour guide, he was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Loved all the stops, I would highly recommend
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