San Antonio: Hop-On Hop-Off Narrated Trolley Tour
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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.
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San Antonio: Hop-On Hop-Off Narrated Trolley Tour
From $54 per person
About this experience
Explore the city at your own pace and visit over 100 points of interest with a 1 or 2-day pass with this hop-on hop-off narrated trolley tour. Enjoy all the best sites in the city.
2nd Consecutive Day FREE!!! Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour with live narration aboard San Antonio’s charming orange and green old town trolley. Visit more than 100 points of interest in the city over 1 or 2 days, and hop on and off wherever you like to discover sights like the Alamo, River Walk, and Tower of the Americas. Choose between 1-day and 2-day ticket options with free unlimited re-boarding. After boarding the trolley at any of the stops along the route, take in the elevated views of the city provided by the stadium seating while being protected from the elements in the comfortable enclosed trolleys. Explore all the major areas of San Antonio, including the historic Pearl District, San Antonio Zoo, Botanical Garden, Witte Museum, La Villita, Market Square, and much more. Learn about the sights you see with live commentary from your driver/guide. Experience the unique charm and history that define San Antonio as you enjoy a delightful blend of transportation and entertainment the activity provider calls “transportainment.” The friendly and knowledgeable conductors share a captivating mix of trivia, humorous tales, and rich history as they wind through the streets. Begin and end your tour at any of the 13 stops conveniently located close to over 100 points of interest in San Antonio. The stops are: • Stop 1. Alamo Plaza (intersection of Alamo Plaza & E Commerce St. - in front of Chipotle) • Stop 2. The Pearl (503 Avenue A - at intersection with Mueller Street) * Stop 3. The Japanese Tea Garden (3755 N St Mary's St) • Stop 4. Botanical Garden (555 Funston Place) • Stop 5. San Antonio Museum of Art (200 W. Jones Ave., - across street from Museum) • Stop 6. Veterans Memorial Park and the Tobin Center (451 Jefferson St.) • Stop 7. Buckhorn Saloon and E. Houston Street (3113 E Houston St. - in front of Texas de Brazil) • Stop 8. West Houston Street (200 N Flores St) • Stop 9. Historic Market Square (900 Dolorosa) • San Fernando Cathedral (100 Dolorosa St.) • Stop 11. (Due to construction -Stop CLOSED until 2026) Tower of the Americas and Hemisfair Park (420 S Alamo St. - outside Magik Children Theatre) • Stop 12. The Alamo (Intersection of Avenue E and E Houston St.- outside Hipolito Garcia Federal Courthouse) • Stop 13. Crockett Hotel (Intersection of Bonham & E Crocket St.)
Highlights
- ✓Tour at your own pace and hop on and off at any of the 13 stops on the route
- ✓Visit 100+ points of interest including the Alamo and the famous River Walk
- ✓Discover the historic Pearl District, San Antonio Zoo, and Tower of the Americas
- ✓Travel in a trolley with stadium seating and listen to a live guide's narration
- ✓Make the most of your time in San Antonio with a 1-day or 2-day trolley ticket
What's included
- ✓1-day or 2-day hop-on hop-off trolley tour
- ✓Live narration
- ✓Stadium seating trolleys with padded seats
- ✓City map brochure
Not included
- ✕Tips (optional)
Good to know
2nd Consecutive Day FREE with the 1-Day option The 2-day tour is valid for 2 consecutive days The tour lasts about 90 minutes if you do not get off the trolley Tours depart daily from the Alamo Plaza every 30 minutes from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tours depart at various times, approximately every 30 minutes, from the other stops Board at any stop by showing your GetYourGuide barcoded ticket Hop-on hop-off tickets are valid until the end of the business day on the day(s) of use There are no tours on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis Children under 3 are free if they sit on a lap For wheelchair accessibility assistance, you will need to contact the activity provider at least 24 hours in advance to give notice
Getting there
Start the hop-on-hop-off tour at Alamo Plaza or any of the stops along the route. Show your voucher to the driver when you get on the trolley. If you get on where there is no ticket depot, the conductor will give you a map and schedule. Tours depart from boarding locations approximately every half hour.
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“The drivers were great. Sometimes too quiet but great information. They were friendly and the trolley was very comfortable. The route is perfect and takes you to all ends of the city.”
“Our guide ‘Chief’ was excellent! Very clear, funny and informative! We enjoyed him so much we decided to stay on the tour with him the entire time! Thank you Chief!”
“Great guides…. Very convenient!!!”
131 reviews on GetYourGuide
The drivers were great. Sometimes too quiet but great information. They were friendly and the trolley was very comfortable. The route is perfect and takes you to all ends of the city.
Great guides…. Very convenient!!!
Our guide ‘Chief’ was excellent! Very clear, funny and informative! We enjoyed him so much we decided to stay on the tour with him the entire time! Thank you Chief!