Austin to San Antonio Day Trip: Alamo Tour & Boat Cruise
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gygCulture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
⚡ Race-week favourite — books out early
Austin to San Antonio Day Trip: Alamo Tour & Boat Cruise
From $254 per person
About this experience
Take a 7-hour guided day trip from Austin to San Antonio with visits to the Alamo, Mission San José, the Tower of the Americas, and a Go Rio River Walk Cruise, plus a fun pit stop at Buc-ee’s.
Discover the best of San Antonio on a 7-hour guided tour from Austin with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Along the way, enjoy scenic drives through San Marcos and New Braunfels, with a fun pit stop at the famous Buc-ee’s, a Texas favorite. Upon arrival in San Antonio, your first stop is the legendary Alamo, where your expert guide brings history to life. Walk through the courtyard, learn about the pivotal 1836 Battle of the Alamo, and see original fortifications and weapons such as the 16-pounder cannon and barracks. Continue to the historic Mission San José, part of San Antonio’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its stone walls, unique granary, and learn why it’s called the “Queen of the Missions.” Next, head to the Tower of the Americas. Ride the high-speed elevator 750 feet to the observation deck—the tallest in Texas—for sweeping panoramic views of the San Antonio skyline and beyond. Your tour also includes a relaxing San Antonio River Walk Cruise, gliding along the city’s 15-mile urban waterway. See landmarks like La Villita, Old Mill Crossing, and the romantic Selena’s Bridge, while learning about San Antonio’s culture, history, and architecture. After a full day of sightseeing, your guide will drive you back to your hotel in downtown Austin, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this immersive Texan experience.
Highlights
- ✓Tower of the Americas Observation Deck (Admission Included)
- ✓San Antonio Boat Cruise (Admission Included)
- ✓Complimentary Downtown Austin Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- ✓Driving Tour of San Antonio From Austin
- ✓See San Antonio Points of Interest such as The Alamo and Mission San José
What's included
- ✓Tower of the Americas Observation Deck (Admission Included)
- ✓San Antonio River Walk Cruise (Admission Included)
- ✓Guided tour of the Alamo (grounds and courtyard)(Admission Included)
- ✓Guided visit to Mission San José (Admission Included)
- ✓Scenic drive through San Marcos and New Braunfels
- ✓Stop at Buc-ee’s convenience megastore
- ✓Round-trip transportation from downtown Austin hotel
- ✓Professional local guide
Not included
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Food / Drink at Buc-ee's
Good to know
Hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Austin
Reviews
“We had a great time. Learned a lot! Guide was fun to chat with. flexible too - we stopped for a bbq lunch and it was the perfect spot! I’d have skipped the tower if I did it again but that’s okay - that’s literally why we signed up for. only problem is we didn’t do the river cruise bc it was closed for maintenance which was actually no big deal to use but we don’t get the refund for it… not yet at least. I would definitely do it again. My 18 year old daughter was along too and agreed it was a good day!”
“Mark and Joseph were incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating, and went above and beyond to make our trip to San Antonio a smooth and exciting experience. I highly recommend them.”
“Great trip - Mike was an awesome guide, really informative, easy going, fitted in with us and showed us some great places. A great day with him in San Antonio.”
87 reviews on GetYourGuide
Mark and Joseph were incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating, and went above and beyond to make our trip to San Antonio a smooth and exciting experience. I highly recommend them.
Great trip - Mike was an awesome guide, really informative, easy going, fitted in with us and showed us some great places. A great day with him in San Antonio.
We had a great time. Learned a lot! Guide was fun to chat with. flexible too - we stopped for a bbq lunch and it was the perfect spot! I’d have skipped the tower if I did it again but that’s okay - that’s literally why we signed up for. only problem is we didn’t do the river cruise bc it was closed for maintenance which was actually no big deal to use but we don’t get the refund for it… not yet at least. I would definitely do it again. My 18 year old daughter was along too and agreed it was a good day!