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Things to Do in San Antonio: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips

Wondering what to do in San Antonio? The premium city tour with the Alamo and a River Walk cruise (about $159) is the most-reviewed experience, but the pieces are cheap on their own: the Alamo is free with a timed ticket, the River Walk boat is a few dollars from the Go Rio dock, and a guided downtown and River Walk walk costs $35–39. The other must-books are the haunted ghost bus or walk ($25–60), the small-group World Heritage Missions tour ($75), the Hopscotch immersive art experience ($30) and Natural Bridge Caverns ($39). Give yourself two to three days — one for the Alamo, the River Walk and the Pearl District, one for the four Spanish missions, Market Square and the San Fernando Cathedral light show, one for the Hill Country or the theme parks. Much is free: the Alamo, the missions, the River Walk, the Japanese Tea Garden, the Pearl and the cathedral’s ‘Saga’ projection cost nothing. Below you can compare every San Antonio tour and ticket by rating and price, with free cancellation on most.

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All experiences in San Antonio — FAQ

What are the top things to do in San Antonio?
By traveller reviews: the premium city tour with the Alamo and a River Walk cruise, the haunted ghost bus tour, the haunted history ghost walk, the Hopscotch immersive art experience, the San Antonio Zoo, the full-day historic city tour, the hop-on-hop-off trolley, the small-group World Heritage Missions tour, the downtown and River Walk walking tour and Natural Bridge Caverns. Compare all of them below.
How many days do you need in San Antonio?
Two to three days. Day one: the Alamo at opening, the River Walk on foot and by boat, La Villita, the Tower of the Americas and the Pearl District for dinner. Day two: the Mission Trail — San José, Concepción, San Juan and Espada — then Market Square, the King William district and the San Fernando Cathedral light show. Day three: SeaWorld or Six Flags, Natural Bridge Caverns, or a Hill Country day in Fredericksburg.
What can you do in San Antonio for free?
The Alamo (free with a timed ticket), all four missions of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, the River Walk and its Mission Reach trail, the Japanese Tea Garden, Brackenridge Park, the Pearl District and its weekend farmers’ market, Market Square, La Villita, Hemisfair Park’s Yanaguana Garden, the King William district’s mansions, the San Fernando Cathedral’s ‘Saga’ light show four nights a week and the McNay and San Antonio Museum of Art on their free evenings.
Do San Antonio tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.