The Alamo grand tour
See The Alamo during the Grand Tour
Known as the pride of San Antonio, the Alamo was the site for the major battle in the Texas Revolution over 170 years ago, and now, the building has thousands of visitors annually that come to appreciate its legacy. Visitors can access the Alamo from 5 different gates but the most popular entrance is through the old church where there are artifacts and exhibits like a bowie knife, Crockett's buckskin vest, Travis's ring, a flintlock rifle, and more. On the grounds of the Alamo is the Wall of History, the Convento Courtyard, and the Long Barrack Museum. With such an extensive list of places to visit, you can get a thorough feel of the Alamo and the history that changed the course of the Texan culture.
History
The Alamo was founded in the 18th century by the Spanish and was called Mission San Antonio de Velaro. Home to missionaries and their Indian converts, the mission was quiet for 70 years. Shortly after, the site became a military garrison and then the Texian Fort in the Texas Revolution. As tension grew between Mexico and Texas, the Seige and Battle of the Alamo occurred on the grounds that are the remains of the fierce battle for Texan freedom. With famous pioneers like Davy Crockett and James Bowie fighting for Texas, this battle will forever be remembered.
Sightseeing Tours of the Alamo
- Grand Tour - Come and see the Alamo in all its glory with the Grand Tour that provides tickets to the IMAX Theater to see a film about the site, a tour of the Alamo grounds, and a look at extra sights like the Japanese Sunken Gardens, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, The Market Square, San Fernando Cathedral, the Riverwalk, La Villita, Tower of the Americas, Hemisfair Park, Institute of Texan Cultures and more.
- Alamo Trolley Tour with Hop Pass - Aboard the trolley tour, you can enjoy stops at the Alamo as well as the Rivercenter Mall, the Institute of Texan Cultures, Market Square, Mission Concepcion, and more. With your Hop Pass, you can enjoy unlimited on/off privileges at all of the stops along the tour.
- San Antonio Grand Tour - Climb aboard this guided tour for a historical look at the city of San Antonio with a variety of sights including the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, Mission Concepcion, McNay Art Museum, and El Mercado.
- San Antonio & Alamo Helicopter Tours - Fly high above the sights of San Antonio and see all of the famous historical sights as well as the Alamo as your knowledgeable pilot keeps you entertained and informed.
- Alamo Trolley Tour - This 60-minute tour drives you by all of the popular sights of San Antonio while you sit back and enjoy the helpful tour guide and the history of San Antonio.
- Alamo Reflections Tour - Revel in the history of San Antonio aboard an air-conditioned bus while making stops at the Alamo, Mission Concepcion, and El Mercado.
- Highlights Tour - Get a thorough look at the 4 major hotspots in San Antonio: The Alamo, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, and El Mercado.
- San Antonio Trolley Tours 1 or 2 Day Hop On & Off - Visit the top sights of San Antonio with the Trolley Tour and enjoy them for longer with 1 and 2 day passes!
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