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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Mon 23 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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Reviews (53)

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

Frances_P

Sep 2022

Every informative, Gave great us insite of the. architecture, purpose and life on a Mission. The guide was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the Missions.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks Frances! It was nice meeting you both and best to y'all! Michael