San Antonio, Texas

Our most recommended things to do in San Antonio, Texas

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  1. San Antonio: Haunted Walking Ghost Tour

  Explore a hotbed of paranormal phenomenon in San Antonio and find out about the history you never hear about in books. Listen to countless stories of strange and unpleasant happenings from your professional guide. Your tour guide will take you through historic downtown San Antonio to 8–12 different locations around the Old Town area (depending on whether you choose the standard or extended tour). Get a glimpse of the dark underbelly of San Antonio history as each haunted location ratchets up the tension of the tour. During the tour, see several key historic locations and properties around downtown San Antonio and the Old Town area. If you select the Extended Tour route, enjoy an additional 30 minutes of blood-curdling stories to fuel your imaginations and your nightmares.

  Great way to learn about SA history and just the right amount of spooky. Our guide Megan was excellent.

  Reviewed by Melissa, United States, 8/28/2021
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  2. San Antonio: River Boat Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

  Start your day with a scenic city boat cruise along the iconic San Antonia River Walk. During this leisurely 40-minute boat tour, learn about the rich history and culture of the city and admire the sights as you sail. When you’re done, head over to the city’s hop-on hop-off bus cruiser and pick up your 2-day pass. Enjoy the freedom to explore San Antonio at your own leisure and get on and off the bus at the sights and attractions that appeal to you most. Onboard, listen to a 1-hour narrated tour which provides lively commentary about the city. Throughout the bus ride, enjoy access to explore 19 of the best sightseeing destinations in San Antonio, including the Alamo, Pearl Brewery, Museum of Art House, Tobin Center, Veterans Memorial Park, Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum, Southtown, King William Historic District, Tower of the Americas, and many more.

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  3. San Antonio: SeaWorld Skip-the-Line Park Admission Ticket

  Discover the underwater world at SeaWorld San Antonio, with animal encounters, shows, and thrilling rides. Get up close to marine life and learn about conservation efforts. Choose the 2-park option to combine your experience with a visit to Aquatica San Antonio. Head to SeaWorld to explore the rides and shows this marine park has to offer. Admire killer whales, belugas, dolphins, and sharks, as you learn about these incredible mammals. Experience up-close animal encounters, exhilarating roller coasters, and shows for all ages. Select the 2-park option to enjoy entrance to Aquatica San Antonio. Cool off as you slide next to stingrays, feel the rush on water rides, or simply relax on one of the beaches. This waterpark is fun for the whole family.

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  4. San Antonio: SEA LIFE Aquarium & LEGOLAND Discovery Center

  Explore the magical underwater world at SEA LIFE Aquarium San Antonio. Immerse yourself in a tropical sea where sharks and rays swim overhead in 155,000 gallons of water. Be amazed by the underwater ocean tunnel. See the aquarium’s largest sharks and fish swim directly overhead for the ultimate shark selfie. Reach in and touch a chocolate chip sea star, sea anemones, hermit crabs, and more. Dive into a shipwreck to spot some of the most unique creatures at SEA LIFE San Antonio. Be mesmerized at a technicolor reef full of live corals, count the schooling bannerfish, and wave hello to beautiful coral fish. Optionally, you may choose to also experience the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio. Surround yourself with LEGO Bricks, take flight on Merlin's Apprentice ride, blast skeletons on Kingdom Quest ride, and see your favorite characters on screen.

  Perfect indoor activity for a hot day in San Antonio with kiddos! Interactive and fun, educational, hands on experience. A little difficult to find as it’s located inside a mall, but once you’re inside there’s signage to direct you. Would go again!

  Reviewed by Claire, 6/5/2021
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  5. San Antonio: Saturday Night Rodeo General Admission Ticket

  Upon arrival, you will be directed onto the rodeo grounds for a true Texas experience, where you can enjoy delicious Texas BBQ while sipping a cold drink, all the while taking in some good ol' country music. Roam around the Western-themed grounds where you'll find vendors selling cowboy hats, leather goods, jewelry, and more. If an adrenaline rush is what you're after, the mechanical bull lets you put your bull-riding skills to the test. Try your best to hang on for 8 seconds. A life-size, stuffed bucking bull makes for perfect photo opportunities during your visit. After all the food and fun, make your way into the covered arena for a professional rodeo, including an opening ceremony, horse-drawn chuck wagon and longhorn cattle entrance, award-winning drill team, a presentation of the flags, bull riding, team-roping and barrel-racing speed events, mutton busting and calf scrambling fo...

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  6. San Antonio: Tower of Americas, River Walk Cruise & Bus Tour

  Start your day on a hop-on hop-off city tour where you can enjoy a 1-hour narrated tour on the top deck of the double-decker bus.  Along the way, you'll have access to explore 19 top sightseeing destinations in San Antonio, including the Alamo, the Pearl Brewery, the San Antonio River Walk. On your hop-on hop-off city tour, you will have access to 19 stops in Downtown San Antonio: 1. The Alamo 2. Pearl Entertainment Complex 3. San Antonio Museum of Art House 4. VFW Post 76 5. Augie’s BBQ Restaurant 6. Riverwalk Museum Reach 7. Tobin Center 8. Veterans Memorial Park 9. Travis Park and St. Anthony Hotel 10. Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum 11. Riverwalk/ River Cruise 12. San Fernando Cathedral/Spanish Governor’s Palace 13. Market Square/El Mercardo 14. Hotels on Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard 15. King William Historic District 16. Southtown 17. Yanaguana Garden 18. Tower of the Americas...

  4 of us bought the bus pass, river cruise and tower of America ticket. We really enjoyed all of it. It was well worth the price! I would do it again.

  Reviewed by Cindy, 9/27/2021
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  7. San Antonio: Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Flexible Date Ticket

  Have a fantastic day of fun at a part theme park, part water park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Discover a mix of rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides and games, water park slides, live entertainment, and more. Ideal for all the family, there’s bound to be something for adrenaline-seekers and those looking for a more relaxed day out. Be like a superhero and soar with Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Rollercoaster. Immerse yourself in Gotham City on the 4D free-fly coaster BATMAN: The Ride. Or whizz, spin, and loop around Boomerang, Fireball, and Goliath as your heart pounds with excitement and adrenaline. Cool down on the various water rides and make a splash on the Bermuda Triangle Slide, Big Bender Raft Ride, Bamboo Chutes, and more. Or if you really want to chill out, take a relaxed ride on the lazy river. Dive in the Lonestar Lagoon, a wave pool shaped like the state of Texas. Kids will have ...

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  8. San Antonio: Aquatica Skip-the-Line Park Admission Ticket

  Head to Aquatica San Antonio and enjoy a fun day for the whole family. With rides, slides, beaches and play areas, there’s something for everyone. Select the combination ticket, and benefit from access to SeaWorld. Spend a day at Aquatica and make the most of the attractions this water park has to offer. Float next to stingrays, feel the rush on water slides, or relax on one of the sandy beaches. Splash about in the play area, and don’t forget to ride the new Tonga Twister. Choose the option including entrance to SeaWorld San Antonio, and enjoy up-close encounters with bottlenose dolphins, killer whales, and other marine animals. Ride thrilling roller coasters, see educational shows, and much more.

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  9. San Antonio: UNESCO World Heritage Missions Tour

  Experience the beauty and history of the great city of San Antonio. Throughout this experience, you will visit several of the Spanish-influenced landmarks on the river, which was named in honor of San Antonio de Padua. Travel to sites such as Mission San José, Mission Concepción, Mission San Juan, and Mission San Francisco de Espada on this guided, half-day sightseeing tour. Watch birds and wildlife along the new Mission Riverwalk Hike and Bike Trail, and experience mission life at Mission San Jose and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center. Later, view original frescoes at Mission Concepción, before seeing the old Espada Acequia (irrigation system) with its dam and aqueduct which are still in use today. You will also enjoy mission silhouettes with Spanish and Moorish-influenced architecture against the South Texas Sky, which makes for a magical sight...

  Even though I was the only person on the tour, Domingo went above and beyond to give me a marvelous tour. I appreciate your company not canceling on me. Domingo knows so much wonderful history about the area. I learned so many interesting facts which just enhanced the tour. It was a very enjoyable morning.

  Reviewed by Marilyn, 9/16/2021
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  10. San Antonio: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

  Explore San Antonio on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Discover the city's culture, history, art, and architecture and view the River Walk, the HemisFair Park, and all the most important monuments. Conveniently step off and hop back on the bus wherever you want amidst the city's major sights and attractions. Passes by San Antonio's most important monuments, so you won't miss a thing. Admire the River Walk surrounded by restaurants, patios, galleries, and shops and see the HemisFair Park, overflowing with fun activities and exhilarating adventures. Tailor your tour just the way you like it and get a great overview of the city. Visit popular tourist sites, check out the best shopping areas, or locate one of San Antonio's top-class restaurants. The tour stops along the route:  1. The Alamo 2. Pearl Entertainment Complex 3. San Antonio Museum of Art House 4. VFW Post 76 5. Augie’s BBQ Restau...

  Guide was terrific & funny. Just needed to have the a/c working on the bus but went early enough it wasn’t drastic.

  Reviewed by Anonymous, 8/16/2019