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San Antonio, United States

Things to Do in San Antonio

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise

Most booked tours and tickets in San Antonio

San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise

San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise

4.81,211 reviews4h
Hopscotch San Antonio Immersive Art Experience

Hopscotch San Antonio Immersive Art Experience

4.5688 reviews45m
Cave Without a Name Admission Ticket with Guided Cavern Tour

Cave Without a Name Admission Ticket with Guided Cavern Tour

4.8343 reviews1h
San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Riverwalk Boat Cruise

San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Riverwalk Boat Cruise

4.6331 reviews4h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of San Antonio's top sights, compared.

Top sights in San Antonio

  1. 1The Alamo
  2. 2River Walk
  3. 3San Antonio Missions NHP
  4. 4Pearl District
  5. 5Market Square
  6. 6Tower of the Americas
  • Walk Through Living History: Explore the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas—the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Bike the Mission Reach trail to see four active Spanish colonial missions, including the iconic Alamo, where history feels tangible and sacred.
  • Experience the Iconic River Walk: Discover more than just the tourist-packed downtown loop. The expanded River Walk stretches 15 miles, offering serene public art gardens, the Museum Reach with its lock and dam, and vibrant dining scenes perfect for a romantic evening stroll or a family boat tour.
  • Dive into the Birthplace of Tex-Mex: Savor the city's defining culinary fusion. From legendary puffy tacos at Ray's Drive Inn and decadent cheese-enchiladas at Mi Tierra to innovative modern interpretations at restaurants like Carnitas Lonja, your taste buds will embark a delicious journey.

Tickets and passes in San Antonio

San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl – Ghosts, Drinks & Historic Bars

San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl – Ghosts, Drinks & Historic Bars

4.4287 reviews2h
The Magic Saloon Immersive Experience and Show Ticket

The Magic Saloon Immersive Experience and Show Ticket

4.9187 reviews1h 30m

Day trips and outdoor activities from San Antonio

The Escape Game San Antonio: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at The Rim

The Escape Game San Antonio: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at The Rim

5.0855 reviews1h 15m
San Antonio Trolley and Go Rio Riverwalk Cruise Combo

San Antonio Trolley and Go Rio Riverwalk Cruise Combo

4.6131 reviews1h
San Antonio E-Bike Tour: Murals, Street Art and Hidden Gems

San Antonio E-Bike Tour: Murals, Street Art and Hidden Gems

5.0110 reviews1h 45m
The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape

The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape

4.982 reviews1h

Hidden gems in San Antonio

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

The Japanese Tea Garden

A serene, free public garden located in Brackenridge Park, featuring lush landscaping, koi ponds, a waterfall, and a historic pagoda built in an abandoned limestone quarry.

The DoSeum

San Antonio's museum for kids, filled with interactive, hands-on exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Mission Drive-In

A classic, no-frills drive-in movie theater that has been operating since 1948, showing double features on multiple screens.

The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)

Housed in the historic Lone Star Brewery, SAMA boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of ancient Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin American art in the southern U.S.

The Hot Wells Hotel Ruins

The atmospheric ruins of a once-opulent 1890s spa hotel, now a Bexar County park with walking trails and historical markers.

Day trips from San Antonio

Fredericksburg

1 hour 15 min by car

Escape to the heart of the Texas Hill Country and German heritage. This charming town is famous for its wineries along Highway 290, peach orchards, and a historic main street lined with boutiques and German bakeries.

Natural Bridge Caverns

30 min by car

Discover the largest commercial caverns in Texas, featuring stunning underground formations. Above ground, enjoy zip-lining, a maze, and gem mining for a full day of family adventure.

Gruene Historic District

45 min by car

Step back in time in this preserved 19th-century German cotton-farming community, now part of New Braunfels. It's famed for Gruene Hall, Texas's oldest continually operating dance hall, and rustic shopping.

Plan your San Antonio trip

Things to do in San Antonio: FAQ

What are the best things to do in San Antonio?+

Top sights include The Alamo, River Walk, San Antonio Missions NHP and Pearl District. Away from the crowds, try The Japanese Tea Garden and The DoSeum.

What are the most popular tours in San Antonio?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise (4.8 stars, 1,211 reviews); San Antonio Haunted Ghost Bus Tour (4.7 stars, 1,057 reviews); The Escape Game San Antonio: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at The Rim (5.0 stars, 855 reviews).

How much do tours in San Antonio cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €27 and €144 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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