
San Antonio: World Heritage Historic Missions Tour – San Antonio, Texas
Explore the Missions of San Antonio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Espada Aqueduct, on a guided half-day tour. Visit Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, and Mission San Juan Capistrano.
EXPERIENCE:
Visit some of San Antonio’s historical missions on a half-day tour. Discover heritage sites while learning about the missions’ history and their influence on the region, guided by a local. Enjoy the convenience of a pre-planned tour without the hassle of renting a car.
Begin your tour with a visit to Mission Concepcion, where you can explore the grounds. Next, head to the largest of the current missions, Mission San Jose, and arrive in time to experience the 10 AM guided tour led by a Park Ranger.
Continue to Mission San Juan Capistrano, where you can briefly explore the grounds. Then, see the Espada Aqueduct, which made water accessible to the southernmost mission, enabling agricultural development. Conclude your tour at Mission Espada, wandering through the historic site.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Immerse yourself in more than 250 years of history at Mission Concepción
Visit the Missions of San Antonio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015
See the Espada Aqueduct and explore Mission San Jose with a park ranger
Learn about the significance and influence of the Missions from a local guide
Visit Mission San Francisco de la Espada, the first Spanish Mission in Texas
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