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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Tue 24 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)

legallady4seniors

Dec 2021

This was the highlight of our visit to San Antonio! If you want a personal experience with an informed expert about San Antonio, this is the tour for you. You will find personal attention to all of the details, not a company that gives you a canned recorded tour. I highly recommend Michael and the tours he provides.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

This review is the highlight of my morning (possibly day, we will see how it goes;). It was great meeting you two and thanks for choosing ProTours. Michael

BethB2707

Nov 2021

My husband and I did the San Antonio missions tour with Michael. He was a fabulous tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the history of the missions, and is just an all around enthusiastic host of the San Antonio area. I would highly recommend him and am already planning another trip with my mother in law in a couple of months. We will definitely sign up for one of his other tours!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thanks Beth! We had a wonderful time together and I am honored to teach visitors about these incredible missions. See you soon for your nest tour! Michael

P7130DJhannahm

Nov 2021

Being born and raised in San Antonio, I am ashamed to admit that I had never visited all 4 missions. Thanks to San Antonio ProTours, I can cross that off my list. Michael's background in education and entertainment made the perfect combination. From the time I was picked up (on time in a clean vehicle with complimentary water!), I was engaged and entertained the entire way and left excited to learn more about San Antonio's unique history and culture.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Don't feel bad about being a native San Antonian and not seeing all the missions until our tour. More locals than you know haven't seen them as well and it is such a miss. It was nice to be the one to show y'all these amazing structures with such deep history and importance in our city. Best to you and hope to see you at Fiesta or a Spurs game! Michael