Tickets & tours
Admission to the Church is free, but you need a timed reservation. Guided tours and museum exhibits require paid tickets.
Top ratedDiscover the best of San Antonio on a 7-hour guided tour from Austin with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Upon arrival in San Antonio, your first stop is the...
Most bookedThe first stop of the day is an exciting visit to a local cultural icon, the Alamo, where you will stand in the footsteps of heroes before. Get up close and personal...
Small groupSmall group. Personal storytelling. San Antonio’s history connected from beginning to end. Rather than simply moving from one landmark to the next, Victor weaves the...
Best valueBoard the stadium seating trolley and explore San Antonio’s vibrant culture and history with a combination of the Old Town Trolley Tour and Go Rio River Cruise. This...
Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling,...
Explore San Antonio at your own pace, anytime! On our Texas sized adventure, we will be exploring San Antonio and discovering it’s historic story. At you pace. This...
Tour prices change based on the platform and season.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare available tours and combos.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from austin day trip | 7 h | $269 | Compare | 4.9 (111) | visitors staying in Austin |
| city tour & cruise | 4 h | $159 | Compare | 4.8 (1,227) | first-time visitors to San Antonio |
| walking tour & cruise | 3 h 30 min to 4 h | $169 | Compare | 5.0 (113) | in-depth storytelling and history buffs |
| trolley & river cruise | 1 h to 8 h | $73 | Compare | 4.5 (141) | relaxed sightseeing with minimal walking |
| city and missions tour | 3 h 30 min | $60 | Compare | 4.9 (63) | exploring the broader Spanish missions |
| audio app tour | 1 h 10 min to 1 h 30 min | $10 | Compare | 4.2 (13) | independent travelers on a budget |
Yes, entry to the Alamo Church and grounds is free. However, you must reserve a timed ticket in advance to enter the Church. Read more in Tickets and Prices.
You need a timed reservation to enter the Alamo Church. You can walk around the outdoor plaza without one.
An official 1-hour Guided Tour costs $48 for adults and $38 for children. Third-party walking tours and combos vary from $60 to $169.
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111 reviews of the from austin day trip on Viator
Very well planned . Hannah, our tour guide from See Sight Tour was very nice and was very knowledgeable.
Hannah was great and she was a fantastic tour guide. We really enjoyed all of the places we visited. Lots of to see and do in short period of time.
Scott was a great guide-knowledgeable about the area and very accommodating to us! We were able to see what we wanted in a half day and ended up being a private tour-our good fortune!
