Tour Highlights include The Alamo
Walk through the historic Texas image of pride during the tour.
As the name suggests, the Highlights Tour offres a 3.5 hour look at some of the most popular attractions this city has to offer, including the Alamo, while also offering you a first hand experience of the immense historic legacy and vivacious culture that is synonymous with this region today. The tour begins with the legendary Alamo, which dates back to 1718 and is well-known for the immense role it has assumed in the Spanish Revolution. The first mission in San Antonio, the Alamo was later used as a fortress, having served as the venue for the famous Battle of the Alamo in 1836. The next stop on the Highlights Tour is the Mission San Jose, which was home to more than 300 inhabitants in its heyday. Painstakingly restored to much of its former glory, the mission is one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial art in America and is embellished with several exquisite carvings and the famous 'Rose Window.'
Your next destination is the Market Square, or El Mercado as it is popularly known, which is a vibrant change from the walk down memory lane that the tour first guides you through. Here, you can fill up on delicious baked treats, step into a breathtaking world of art at the gallery, or even load up on souvenirs at any of the 80 specialty shops. And now that you're nourished and refreshed, it's time for some adventure — Texan style! The Texas Adventure is a favorite with visitors of all ages, as they relive the famous Battle of the Alamo, complete with the exquisite sights, smells and sounds.
The final highlight of the Highlight Tour is a visit to the Mission Conception, which is the oldest unrestored church in the country, and has had a very prominent role to play during the Spanish Conquest. Visitors can also learn about the early traditions and ways of life of the Native Americans, who were the first settlers in this region, and also trace the development of the various missions in San Antonio.
Tour Sights Include
- The Alamo
- Mission Concepcion
- Mission San Jose
- El Mercado - The Market Square
Tour Details:
- Tour departs twice daily, once at 9 am and again at 1:30 pm. 9 am tour ends at 12:15 pm, and 1:30 tour ends at 5 pm.
- Price includes transportation via shuttle.
- Pick up service available from most area hotels.
- Camera and video cameras are permitted.
- Casual dress is recommended.
- Appropriate for all ages.
- Motor coach can accommodate those with handicaps.
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