Mission San José Tours & Attractions

This small-group tour is the perfect way to see the missions and learn about the founding of San Antonio with its rich history and culture. Experience Spanish History, the Coahuiltecans, and the early southwest. Learn about the significance of San Antonio, San Pedro Springs, and the groups that came together to set the stage for the founding of the Presidio - San Antonio. Your experience starts downtown, see: the original La Villita; Main Plaza, San Fernando Cathedral, and Plaza de Armas. Travel along the San Antonio River to visit all the missions with stops at Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and the Espada Aqueduct. Tour ends at Mission San Antonio de Valero, famously known as the Alamo, or guest's hotel. Guaranteed departures twice a day, with no minimum guest requirements.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Experience the Best of San Antonio from Austin on this 7-hour small-group tour of the River City. Explore the Alamo - a local cultural icon. Afterward, enjoy a serene and leisurely stroll through the lush gardens sheltered by the elegant shade of time-worn oak trees on the historic grounds. Witness the beautiful city skyline on a narrated drive, explore the beautiful Spanish colonial missions, and take in stunning views of the city from both a relaxing River Cruise and 190 m (623 ft) above from the top of the Tower of the Americas.
Duration: 7 hours.

Our Guided Mission Tours are offered 7 days a week by a local tour guide. You'll not only get to learn all about the history of the missions and the area, but also gain perspective from a local San Antonian.
Duration: 4 hours.

Explore the major historic attractions of San Antonio. This tour offers visits to the Alamo, Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, King William, San Fernando Cathedral, and Market Square. You'll get a personal and authentic take on the history of San Antonio and surrounding areas. Flexible options available upon request.

For tours in Spanish, we require a minimum group size of 4 people.

For tours in French, we require a minimum group size of 6 people.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Explore San Antonio's history with E-GO, an electric micro-transportation private tour ride in downtown! Glide effortlessly through historic sites on our eco-friendly electric micro shuttles. Our tours blend modern convenience with the charm of the past, offering an efficient and enjoyable way to discover the rich cultural tapestry that defines downtown San Antonio.
Duration: 3 hours.

The level of sophistication, engagement and humor on San Antonio ProTours is unmatched. Number-one on TripAdvisor for three years and the exclusive tour operator for the number-one rated luxury hotel in the US, the Hotel Emma.

Your guide Michael Robinson has vast experience as a classroom educator, as well as, the Chief of Education for the multi-national shoe brand On (Cloud). He has performed stand-up with Kevin Hart, Kevin James, has done television and music production and emcees large events. More than tours, these uplifting experiences are hands-down the highlight of your time in our city and Michael looks forward to meeting you!

Your private tours are done in the comfort of a large, luxury model SUV that has a microphone system so it feels like your listening to a well-produced history show. If your priority is excellence, accurate history, and an engaging connection with a local, then ProTours looks forward to serving you!
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

This is the most engaging, historically accurate and entertaining missions tour you will find in San Antonio. Guaranteed.

You will learn what life was like at the missions, construction and architectural influences, and the relationship between the Franciscan Friars, soldiers and the Payaya, Coahuiltecan and other indigenous tribes. This is a nuanced and beautifully presented experience about colonialization, but also interdependence. At the end of this tour, you will be impressed with the largest concentration of Spanish missions in the US!

Please consider purchasing our "Missions and More" tour, as it includes all four missions PLUS two more centuries of San Antonio history and diverse cultures. See reviews for that tour please.

Locally owned/operated by professional guide and history teacher, stand-up comic (with Kevin Hart:), performer and world traveler Michael Robinson.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Experience the Best of San Antonio on this exclusive & private 4-hour small-group tour of the River City. Explore the Alamo - a local cultural icon, witness the beautiful city skyline on a narrated drive, explore the beautiful Spanish colonial missions, and take in stunning views of the city from both a relaxing River Cruise and 190 m (623 ft) above from the top of the Tower of the Americas.
Duration: 4 hours.

Discover the wonder of riding the Mission Trail on an Electric Bike and seeing three Historic Mission Sites! We'll start at the San Antonio River Trail entrance located at 403 Blue Star #105, SA. TX. 78204 ( Next to Burgerteca Restaurant) and enjoy the Beautiful Scenery and Serenity of the San Antonio River trail in between each San Antonio Mission stop. We will enjoy the convenience and fun of using an Electric bike to travel about 15-mile ride.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the soul of Texas with our tour. Your adventure starts in the bustling city of San Antonio, a melting pot of culture and history. Here, you are the navigator, charting a course through time. Wander the artistic alleyways of La Villita Historic Arts Village, where every corner tells a story. Feel the weight of history at Mission Concepción’s ancient walls and uncover the secrets of Mission San Jose, the majestic “Queen of the Missions.” Soak in the tranquility at Mission San Juan and witness the marvels of early engineering at the Espada Aqueduct. Conclude your journey at Mission Espada, a serene sanctuary that echoes the past. This tour is not just a visit; it’s an odyssey that places you at the center, transforming you into a storyteller of Texas’s rich heritage. Embrace this opportunity to be the hero of your own historical saga in San Antonio. Join us, and let your journey through time begin!
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.