1D The San Antonio Grand Historic Tour

It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, its rich history and culture. Play Texas Trivia along the way. This interesting and exciting tour gives our guests a broad overview of the history, culture and architecture of San Antonio's city centre and nearby sites. Gray Line will pick you up at select downtown hotels. Make arrangements for pickup 12 hours in advance if possible. Tour includes the confluence of cultures that make San Antonio unique. Includes exciting narrative sound effects about historical sites and significant events.

Tour details history of San Antonio's confluence of cultures. Play Texas Trivia along the way. Sites include Hemisfair Park, original La Villita, downtown architecture, Sunset Station, St. Paul Square, Paris Hatters, Theatre District, Briscoe Western Art Museum, Alamodome, Rivercenter Mall, Alamo Plaza and Historic Hotels, Buckhorn Saloon and Hall of Horns, Geekdom, San Fernando Cathedral, Main Plaza, Plaza de Armas, City Hall, Tobin Performing Arts Center, Southwest School of Art, Red Enchilada Central Library, San Francesco di Paola Italian Neighborhood. Have a yummy lunch at El Mercado in old Mexican Market.

Stop at San Antonio River locks Pearl Brewery Redevelopment; the Museum District and 3 Museums; Brackenridge Park; San Antonio Museum of Art; San Antonio Botanical Garden; McNay Art Museum; San Antonio Zoo; stop at Japanese Tea Garden; major universities; Union Stock Yards; UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mission Concepcion; Southtown, Blue Star Arts Complex; Alamo Plaza and the story of Emily Morgan and General Santa Ana.