San Antonio Ultimate Driving: Alamo, Cruise & History
Overview
Explore San Antonio’s mission story and historic downtown in one connected small-group experience. Travel in a clean, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Metris with no more than six guests, with pickup and return from downtown hotels within 2.5 miles of Alamo Plaza.
Victor combines personal storytelling with reserved Alamo Church entry, an included narrated GO RIO River Walk cruise, a guided visit to Mission San José, and Tower of the Americas admission. Along the way, discover La Villita, Main Plaza, San Fernando Cathedral, the Spanish Governor’s Palace, and the Bexar County Courthouse.
The relaxed pace leaves time for photographs, questions, conversation, and mobility needs. Victor connects the missions, river, limestone, acequias, founding families, preservation stories, and local legends into one complete story. Pass Victor’s unofficial quiz to be adopted into the Five-Star family. A few surprises may appear along the way to help create special memories.
What's Included
- Narrated Go-Rio River boat cruise
- Tower of the Americas observation deck admission included
- Reserved timed-entry visit to the Alamo Church, arranged in advance
- Downtown hotel pickup and return within 2.5 miles of Alamo Plaza
- Bottled water and light snacks
- Small-group transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Metris van
- Gratuities are not included but are always appreciated.
- Pickup and return outside the 2.5-mile service area are not included
- Parking fees, public transportation, and personal expenses not included
Meeting and Pickup
Complimentary pickup is available from downtown hotels within 2.5 miles of Alamo Plaza. Victor will confirm your estimated pickup time before the experience. Please be ready outside your hotel’s main entrance 10 minutes before that time.Guests staying outside the pickup area should meet Victor, your local storyteller, outside the main entrance of The Emily Morgan Hotel at 705 E. Houston Street, directly across from the Alamo. Please arrive 10 minutes early. The experience begins promptly.Victor can wait no more than five minutes after calling or texting.
705 East Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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The Alamo
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
San Antonio River Walk
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
La Villita Historic Arts Village (pass by)
Mission San Jose
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Tower Of The Americas
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Spanish Governor's Palace (pass by)
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral (pass by)
Bexar County Courthouse (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Minimal walking required - short walks at each mission stop (under 300 yards total). Suitable for most mobility levels.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Narrated Go-Rio River boat cruise.
- Tower of the Americas observation deck admission included.
- Reserved timed-entry visit to the Alamo Church, arranged in advance.
- Downtown hotel pickup and return within 2.5 miles of Alamo Plaza.
- Bottled water and light snacks.
- Small-group transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Metris van.
- Gratuities are not included but are always appreciated.
- Pickup and return outside the 2.5-mile service area are not included.
- Parking fees, public transportation, and personal expenses not included.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Antonio Ultimate Driving: Alamo, Cruise & History is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Minimal walking required - short walks at each mission stop (under 300 yards total). Suitable for most mobility levels.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Antonio Ultimate Driving: Alamo, Cruise & History will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Narrated Go-Rio River boat cruise
- Tower of the Americas observation deck admission included
- Reserved timed-entry visit to the Alamo Church, arranged in advance
- Downtown hotel pickup and return within 2.5 miles of Alamo Plaza
- Bottled water and light snacks
- Small-group transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Metris van
- Gratuities are not included but are always appreciated.
- Pickup and return outside the 2.5-mile service area are not included
- Parking fees, public transportation, and personal expenses not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Minimal walking required - short walks at each mission stop (under 300 yards total). Suitable for most mobility levels.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
