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Historic Downtown San Antonio Food and Culture Tour

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San Antonio, USA

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Overview

On this immersive San Antonio walking tour, you’ll visit some of the most historic sites in the state of Texas. There’s no better way to learn about Texas and Tex-Mex food and culture than sampling the creations of local chefs as you stroll through downtown and the Riverwalk.

See the famous Alamo Mission, learn about historic (and haunted) hotels, and enjoy the natural beauty of the iconic San Antonio Riverwalk.

Meanwhile, you’ll dig into some of the best local cuisine. Including Texas barbecue, and plenty of Tex-Mex, like barbacoa tacos and big red. You’ll also get to sample the ice cream Bill Clinton called “one of the great treasures in American life.”

Our unique pay-as-you-go model lets you enjoy more of what you want for less money, a better value than comparable food tours. Simply hand the guide $35 cash on your arrival, and the guide will take care of the rest. Paying cash also makes it easy for each restaurant to offer more food so you’re guaranteed Texas-sized servings.

What's Included

  • Stop at La Panaderia ( Pan Dulce)
  • Stop at Mengerita Tacos (Tex-Mex taqueria)
  • Stop at The Esquire Tavern (Brisket Fries)
  • Cost of Food. Please bring $35 cash per person.
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

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Please meet your guide at the Davy Crockett Statue. The guide will have a sign that says ExperienceFirst.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 11:00 AM

What To Expect

The Alamo

18th-century Spanish mission and fortress and site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

301 E Houston St

La Panadería, Sweet café bombón and pan dulce at a bakery serving handmade bread inspired by Mexico’s Golden Era
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

See one of the oldest active cathedrals in the country
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

Taste a unique appetizer called Picadillo Purses. This dish features crispy phyllo stuffed with seasoned ground sirloin, roasted corn, and carrots.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Antonio River Walk

Take a scenic stroll along a pedestrians-only street
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Menger Hotel

A brewery-turned hotel, now the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mengerita Tacos

A taqueria with a Tex-Mex twist, serving us barbacoa tacos and big red
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colonial Room Restaurant

Grand Victorian dining room famous for their mango ice cream, served since 1877
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your ticket covers the guided walking tour. With our unique pay-as-you-go model, simply hand the guide $35 in cash on your arrival, and the guide will take care of the rest, covering your food at all stops.
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-157133P8

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Average 4.70 out of 5 stars based on 105 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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