Start the tour by a pickup at your hotel in downtown Austin to your first destination, the River City. It's the first stop of the day is an exciting visit to a local cultural icon, the Alamo, where you will learn the revealing story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo as you get up close and personal with some of the Alamo’s largest weapons and fortifications. Finally, enjoy a quiet place to rest with a stroll through the lush gardens sheltered by the shade of oak trees on the historic grounds. Then, you will enjoy the sights and flavors of Old Mexico at the Historic Market Square and continue exploring the living quarters, compound walls, and the church, and ultimately learn how these missions left a lasting impact on San Antonio’s culture.
While en route to your next stop, enjoy the city’s skyline accompanied by a narrated city history and insightful knowledge about San Antonio from your guide. Pass several major points of interest including one of San Antonio’s first neighborhoods, La Villita Historic Arts Village, King William Historic District; the city’s first suburb, and the beautiful Gothic-style San Fernando Cathedral, among many others. After your insightful narrated drive, take an enchanting cruise through the city on an electric barge! You will then enjoy a 35-minute River Walk Cruise, where you will pass multiple points of interest such as the city’s very first neighborhood, La Villita, the Old Mill Crossing, and Selena’s Bridge. Finally, for the thrill-seekers - take an elevator ride up 190 m (623 ft) to the top of the Tower of the Americas to witness the most magnificent view of the city, showcasing the stunning panoramic views of San Antonio from new heights at the tallest observation deck in Texas.
Once the tour is over, you will be dropped off back at your hotel.
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