Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio in San Antonio booking from $125.00

Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio

Overview

This is the most engaging, historically accurate and entertaining missions tour you will find in San Antonio. Guaranteed.

You will learn what life was like at the missions, construction and architectural influences, and the relationship between the Franciscan Friars, soldiers and the Payaya, Coahuiltecan and other indigenous tribes. This is a nuanced and beautifully presented experience about colonialization, but also interdependence. At the end of this tour, you will be impressed with the largest concentration of Spanish missions in the US!

Please consider purchasing our "Missions and More" tour, as it includes all four missions PLUS two more centuries of San Antonio history and diverse cultures. See reviews for that tour please.

Locally owned/operated by professional guide and history teacher, stand-up comic (with Kevin Hart:), performer and world traveler Michael Robinson.

City: San Antonio

Fri 25 Jul

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Starting at $125.00

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Fri 25 Jul

Starting at $125.00

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What's Included

Transportation

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

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, the finest example of Baroque architecture in Texas. Here, you will learn about its' function as a mission, as well as, the impressive revitalization by the WPA in the 1930's. You will experience the living quarters of all groups that lived and worked at the mission, have an exclusive interior guided tour of the Church, and learn so much more! Over 2000 of architectural, religious and cultural influences, and a reverence for the indigenous labor that made Mission San Jose the "Queen".

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!

The Espada Aqueduct

Drive past and learn about the oldest Spanish Aqueduct in the US. Learn about its' construction, where the technologies to build the structure come from, its' function and placement and connection to the acequia system to irrigate labores (farmlands).

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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 (90)

robinart

Oct 2022

I had a wonderful day touring with Michael Robinson of San Antonio Pro Tours! He is very knowledgeable and he made learning about San Antonio’s history very enjoyable! It was a great way for me to tour these historic landmarks without having to venture out alone. Michael would also be great for a group - he is very pleasant and professional, and he has a clear speaking voice. I’m so glad I booked this tour and I hope to take other tours with San Antonio Pro Tours in the future.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thanks so much and I hope to serve you again. It was a pleasure spending time with you.

chiprehn

Oct 2022

Michael Robinson is perhaps the finest tour guidesI have ever had the pleasure to travel with. His interpretation of the 300-year history of the Franciscan missions, Euro-American history (French no less than Spanish), Native American history, and Texas and U.S. history are very sound in the scholarly sense but also beautifully rendered by a most gifted speaker. Mike is funny and deep, profound and light-hearted. He is well organized and goes out of his way to get to know his fellow touring partners. May I say it again: Fifteen of us enjoyed yesterday one of the best tour experiences we can think of. This gentleman is gifted!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Wow. This review means a lot to me. So grateful to have met such a wonderful, spiritually-focused, sophisticated group of people. Thank you so much for allowing me to take y’all through the missions. Best to you! Michael

Dan P

Oct 2022

I would just like to reiterate what all of the other reviews have said about Michael - he is a fun and knowledgeable guide. We really enjoyed our tour of the San Antonio missions and Michael kept us informed and entertained. You can't ask for more than that. Highly, highly recommended if you are in San Antonio.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

I have the best guests! Generous folks, fun to interact with and curious about our history. You make my work so enjoyable! Thanks for the kind words. Michael

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