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King William
Historical District
King William Neighborhood Tour
this is a walking tour of Texas first historic
neighborhood. See a variety of architecture, enjoy the floral
wonderland, and hear about the people who lived in the neighborhood.
Tour can be scheduled to start, to fit your schedule between
9am - 12pm - Tours are 1.5 hours - Walking about 1 mile - Minimum of
four people - $20.00 per person - Group discounts.
After the Civil War the neighborhood
became home to many of the city's more prosperous German
businessmen. Along with non-German residents as well. By the 1880's
the King William area was considered to be the hub of the German
community. The oldest structures left in the King William Historic
District are from the 1860's. The homes you see today were built
between 1860's - 1920's. This historical neighborhood shows a
variety of architecture with influences stretching from Greek
revival, Neo Classical, European and Victorian. See the magnificent
homes while enjoying a floral wonderland. Hear how the area began
and about the people who lived in the neighborhood. Walk through an
historic home owned by the man who started the oldest family owned
flourmill in the country. Your tour begins with a trolley ride to
the King William Historic District. With a leisurely walk through
the neighborhood. Then a trolley ride back.No driving tours are permitted
through this neighborhood.
Downtown
Tour
Downtown Tour Step back in
time. Hear stories about escapades and conflicts from San Antonio’s
colorful past. Visit San Fernando Catholic Cathedral and The Spanish
Governors Palace with your own Professional Tour Guide. Tour can be
scheduled to start anytime between 9am - 12pm - Tours are 1 1/2
hours - Walking distance - about 1 mile - Minimum of four people -
$20.00 per person - Group discounts.
This: Tour of our Downtown Historical District is like stepping
back in time during the Battle of the Alamo. Tour the actual
building, that many of the orders were made from by Santa Anna
himself during The Battle of the Alamo.
Walk the streets of the Downtown Historical Area and hear real
life stories about the escapades and conflicts from San Antonio’s
rich and colorful past. See some of San Antonio's oldest homes and
our cities major attractions. Hear the stories about the
buildings and the people who lived in the homes. Learn about the
events that shaped our city that took place in and around these
historical structures. We walk through the Navarro Historical Home
Site built in the 1830's, (Closed Mon. and Tues.), San Fernendo
Catholic Catheral, and the Spanish Governor's Palace, See the O'Heny
House, the home of famous short story writer William Sydney Porter.
Just way to many places to mention!!!
All our Tours can be adjusted to your needs. Our Tour Group Sales Coordinator will be
flexible and work with each group’s individual itinerary.
Tours can be
scheduled to start anytime between 9am -
3pm
Tours are:...1.5
hours
cost:...1 to 4
people...$80
additional
guest:...$20.00 each
Groups contact us for
pricing.
Start
Location: We Meet Across from
the Alamo Next to The Official San Antonio Visitor and
information Center, 317 Alamo Street. Take a seat on the rock
walls until the tour Starts. The rock
walls are located where the buildings seperate, between The
Ripley's Haunted House and the Wax Museum, on the same side of Alamo
Street as the two attractions. Start location can be adjusted to fit your own
personal schedule.
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
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