Top 6 Tours in San Antonio

1.The Haunted Ghost Bus Tour in San Antonio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 971 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Spend about 2.5 hours exploring San Antonio’s haunted places with a theatrical guide such as Lexy, Lee, or Dark Alley. Tour the Menger Hotel, ride past the old Red Light District and former jail, then walk through a historic cemetery. Expect stories, humor, video, music, and several short stops.

“Lots of great stories from years gone by! They had more stops than I expected and they didn’t rush to get to the next stop.”

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2.San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 943 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

This four-hour San Antonio tour combines downtown pickup, a narrated driving tour, the Alamo, Mission San José, Tower of the Americas, and a 35-minute River Walk cruise. With no more than seven people, guides such as Nancy, Scott, Sasha, Tristan, and Warren can answer questions and adjust the pace. Tower and cruise admission are included.

“Nancy, our tour guide was very informative, kind, and professional. I would recommend her to my family and friends.”

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3.San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 918 reviews · from $75

Visit Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada in about three and a half hours. Guides such as Alex and Domingo explain mission life, irrigation, architecture, and San Antonio history. Pickup from select downtown hotels and groups of no more than 12 keep the outing simple.

“We enjoyed this tour. The pace was good. Our guide Domingo was nice and knowledgeable. We recommend!”

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4.San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk San Antonio’s Old Town with a guide from Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours, stopping at the Menger Hotel, the Alamo, and the Spanish Governor’s Palace. Expect theatrical storytelling, local history, ghost tales, and about 90 minutes outdoors. Guides such as Graveyard Greg, Stewart, Hailey, and Randy have been praised for humor and strong delivery.

“Graveyard Greg was absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and keep us all engaged. Great tour would definitely recommend.”

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5.Bulverde: Saturday Night Rodeo General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 630 reviews · 1 day · from $30Top rated

Spend an evening at Tejas Rodeo Company in Bulverde watching bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, mutton busting, and calf scrambling in a covered arena. Arrive early for BBQ, drinks, Western shopping, and a mechanical bull. After the rodeo, stay for live country music and family-friendly dancing.

“Great show, great experience. Just get there early to get good seats.”

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6.River Walk Cruise Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 577 reviews · 35 min · from $16Best value

Take a 35-minute narrated cruise through central San Antonio for $16 per person. You’ll pass bridges, restaurants, buildings, and River Walk scenery while an English-speaking guide such as Juan, Barbara, or Stewart shares local stories. Evening rides add illuminated trees and Christmas lights. Board at one of three downtown docks.

“A fantastic evening boat ride with many highlights. We learned a lot about the city and the buildings whilst comfortabky cruising the beautifully lit river.”

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