Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio
Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio
San Antonio ProTours gives you the most entertaining, historically accurate and engaging tour experience you have ever had. Guaranteed. You will learn about regions' indigenous inhabitants and their necessary interdependence with the Spanish due to brutal Comanche attacks on these small tribes throughout South Texas as the Spanish empire was spreading northward and they needed a labor force and converts.
You will learn all about what life was like at the missions, daily activities, construction and destruction phases, as well as, the impressive combination of Roman and Moorish technology and aesthetics.See what becomes of these missions through three centuries and walk amongst the impressive ruins and renovations while you hear learn about the Payaya Indians, Franciscans, soldiers and others that lived at these missions. Locally owned/operated by professional guide and history teacher, stand-up comic (with Kevin Hart:), television actor and world traveler Michael Robinson.
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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.
15 minutesMission 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.
15 minutesMission San Jose
This stop includes a few minutes to peruse the gift shop as well.
1 hourMission Concepcion
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!
30 minutesIncluded
- Transportation
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.