Top San Antonio Historical Tours

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.

Experience the Best of San Antonio on this 5 hour intimate-small group tour of the River City. Explore the Alamo - a local cultural icon, witness the beautiful city skyline on a narrated drive, explore the beautiful Spanish colonial missions and take in stunning views of the city from both a relaxing River Cruise, and 190 m (623 ft) above from the top of the Tower of the Americas. The tour includes both pick up and drop off from anywhere in the Downtown San Antonio Area.

The San Antonio Missions are a UNSECO 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 an electric night out in the city with our Scenic San Antonio Night Tour including a River Walk Cruise! This 3 hour tour features a one of a kind view of the beautiful city skyline illuminated at night at the Tower of the Americas, opportunity to witness the city’s light illuminating the river with a relaxing night River Walk Cruise, and fully narrated night drive passing multiple points of interest before being dropped off at your San Antonio accommodations. The tour includes pick up and drop off at any Downtown San Antonio location.

Discover the rolling orchards and historic towns of Texas Hill Country with a full-day tour from San Antonio that includes the essential Lyndon B. Johnson sites. See the former President’s boyhood home at the bucolic LBJ Ranch, and enjoy a tour of his 'Texas White House.' Learn how cowboys and German migrants shaped the Texas landscape, and explore Fredericksburg at your own pace with time to shop and eat. Explore the heritage of country music in Luckenbach, then sample wine (additional fee) at a local vineyard as you return to San Antonio.

See the Alamo and other UNESCO landmarks on a private tour of San Antonio attractions. This itinerary also offers a look at Mission San José and Mission Concepción, both belonging to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Visit, too, the King William Historic District and Market Square. With a personal guide on hand to interpret, you’ll gain a better understanding of San Antonio’s heritage.

Discover the historic highlights of San Antonio on a tour that takes you to 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.

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.

Cruise through San Antonio on a 2-hour Segway tour that takes in the highlights of historic downtown San Antonio, including The Alamo. Hear some Texas history from your guide as you take in landmarks like HemisFair Park, Tower of the Americas, the Alamodome, Bexar County Courthouse, San Fernando Cathedral, El Mercado, and Arts Village La Villita. You'll also have plenty of time to have fun riding your Segway and get great photo ops.

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.

Take a break from the urban bustle to experience the history and hospitality of Texas Hill Country on this full-day tour from San Antonio. Travel through a serene heartland landscape of vineyards, lavender fields, and peach orchards, stopping to taste the local bounty at a winery and explore the area’s German heritage in the town of Fredericksburg. Learn about the life of one of the area’s most famous former residents with a visit to President Lyndon B. Johnson’s boyhood home, his LBJ Ranch and the so-called ‘Texas White House.’

Travel around by Electric bike and get closer to top attractions and sites than if you were on a bus tour. Reserve this convenient San Antonio E-bike tour to guarantee your spot! You won't be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, and learning along the way! You'll be part of the rich culture of this dynamic city!

Journey through the streets of Old San Antonio discovering the cities dark secrets throughout history, and the many terrifying ghosts and apparitions that have resulted from them, and still occur today!

Eat and drink you way through San Antonio’s history with this unique tour that combines the city’s legends and lore with some of its best bites and sips. Meet your guide at the Alamo before heading to a riverwalk bistro for lunch. Afterwards, enjoy cocktails at the landmark Menger Bar (favorite watering hole of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders) and visit the oldest—and most haunted—hotel in Texas.

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.

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.

Discover San Antonio's rich history and sordid past during a ghost walking tour around the city. Join a small group and walk through the River City stopping at several landmarks to hear eerie stories about the past. Walk down the River Walk, through the Alamo, past a few hotels and a theater to learn about the paranormal activity that lurks behind their walls.

Death Warmed Over is San Antonio’s premier haunted pub crawl, taking you and your favorite drinking buddies through the Alamo City’s notorious history as well as its most haunted pubs and restaurants. From the ghosts of Texan soldiers still fighting for their independence, to a cold-blooded murderer who’d rather take his own life than face the music, you’ll need every drop of liquid courage if you want to re-live these sordid tales from the past, let alone walk the blood-stained streets of Downtown San Antonio. So, saddle up, catch a buzz, and see how much you can stomach with Ghost City Tours.

Discover the history and highlights of San Antonio on a small-group walking tour. Stroll through the city’s historic downtown and riverwalk stopping at several landmarks including the Alamo fort, the San Fernando Cathedral, and the Yanaguana Garden. While you walk, your guide regales you with stories about San Antonio’s history and architecture.

This is a tour from "born & raised" San Antonio locals. This is the most authentic tour you can get in San Antonio. Our guides are theatrically trained experts in the history and hauntings of San Antonio. Texas Ghost Tour is a Veteran/Minority owned tour company.

Spooky, professionally narrated, music theme infused, GPS navigated audio tour on our walking tour app. You'll hear the stories of downtown San Antonio's ghost and why the haunt today. Want to go at your own pace and schedule? With our tour you can start anytime. Stop and grab a drink, just pause the tour. Go as fast or as slow you want. Have you ever taken a walking tour and later said "What did the tour guide say?" After taking the tour on location in San Antonio, you'll unlock a virtual tour you can take anytime. The tour never expires. Take it many times. Or listen later to tell the story at home.

If you're looking to shake things up and add a few cocktails to a history tour, then this tour is right up your alley. Join a small group and explore downtown San Antonio for a drunk history tour. Visit several locations where you can purchase drinks and learn about the city's rich history from your guide.

Experience the dark side of San Antonio on a ghost tour that stops at several of the city's supposedly haunted bars. Your costumed guide navigates for you as you listen to chilling stories about landmarks and unmarked points of interest often missed by visitors. An intimate group size and time to grab a drink (own expense) make this a popular choice for both visitors and locals in the area.

Experience the magical enchantment of San Antonio at night, witnessing spectacular, one-of-a-kind views & outstanding cuisine. There is no better way to experience the city than with See Sight Tours - San Antonio's best small group tours (max 7 guests), including skip the line entry, all attraction admission fees including outstanding 3-course dinner at an award-winning restaurant, & complimentary downtown hotel pick-up & drop-off.