Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio

Overview

San Antonio ProTours is locally owned by world traveler, history teacher, television actor and professional guide Michael Robinson. You will walk amongst the ruins and renovations of these iconic structures as you learn accurate history about their formation, inhabitants, and the human struggle. You will hear historically accurate information at each of the four missions coupled with thoughtful conversation and lots of laughs (former stand-up comic;).

By the end of your tour, you will feel inspired by these sites, their history and significance, and happy to have made a new friend in San Antonio!

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Associate member of the Professional Tour Guide Association of San Antonio

City: San Antonio

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $79.00

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Mission Espada

Southern-most mission of the five in San Antonio, this location is the start of your tour and will lay the foundational context for the rest of the tour. You will walk into the interior of this mission, hear interesting information about its' inhabitants and the Friars, as well as, the construction and layout of the mission. You will also have an opportunity to walk into the church that looks as it did in the 1700's.

Mission San Juan

Just five minutes from the first stop at Mission Espada, this mission has a fully renovated church that is not only charming, but impressive in its' reconstruction and the highlight of this stop. Hear about the inhabitants at this location, the construction of this mission, and what life was like for them. You will visit a small museum that has wonderful displays of materials used by the inhabitants, the use water for agriculture, among interesting other information.

Mission San Jose

The "Queen of the Missions" is the largest and most renovated mission in San Antonio. This huge mission is arguably the most important here because of the massive amounts of food that was cultivated and shared with the smaller missions. Here, you will walk into one of the apartments of the inhabitants, experience the Convento where the Friars and soldiers slept, walk through the beautiful domed church, and see the gorgeous facade of the church while you hearing stories of its' creation and renovation. And, of course, see and hear all about the iconic Baroque architectural piece known as the Rose Window. This stop includes a few minutes to peruse the gift shop as well.

Mission Concepcion

Mission Concepcion is hands down the most charming of all the missions. Hear about its' inhabitants, what life was life at this location, and learn about the creation of its' duel bell tower church, the oldest stone church in the US! You will see a 250 year old fresco, a fascinating ocular display, and the interior of the church where you will be humbled by its' beauty. You will see some other architectural highlights here, but those a secret and I can't wait to tell you all about them!

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (53)

Erica_from_America33

Dec 2022

First of all, if you read any (or all) of these reviews, you can feel the authentic sincerity within them. Michael is not only a truly amazing tour guide; his quick wit and sense of humor will have you in stitches! But most of all, and probably of single-handed most importance, Michael has a tangible love for what he does... and it shows! He is a wealth of historic knowledge regarding all things San Antonio. Our large group (24ppl) tour started at a local BBQ spot for lunch, then the incredibly historic San Antonio Missions. Afterwards, we moved on to libations at the Emma Hotel, and ended with dinner at a local Tex-Mex restaurant. Everyone enjoyed Michael's company so much, we invited him to karaoke with us later that night- he came and sang, too! If you're considering a guided tour, and I can't express this enough, Michael is your guy!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

It was such a pleasure to work with this group. This review is amazing. Thank you so much!! Michael

petervQ5194DP

Dec 2022

In all the guides trips we’ve taken globally, this was the most engaging and informative. Michael clearly knows his history of missions but also of the city as a whole; including industry and geography. His experience as a teacher and a Stand-up comedian shows through in educating his clients with the perfect amount of comedic relief. We have visited the missions previously but Michael’s tour takes it to a new level. Engaging, interesting and enjoyable.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Love this review! Love what I do and love meeting people like y’all! All the best and thanks again for the kind words. Michael

Greberd

Nov 2022

My husband and his brother and wife take a trip together every year and this is the first guided tour we have ever taken together. It was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend Michael for this Missions tour or any other tour he might do! Michael is well informed and a lot of fun! Well done Michael!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thanks so much! Keep wearing though cool hats! Michael