King William Historical District

San Antonio Walking Tours, San Antonio Bus Tours, San Antonio Historic Tours, San Antonio Mission Trail Tours.

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. Tours are 1.5 hours - Walking about 1 mile this is a group tour a minimum of 15 people - $15.00 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. Tours are 1 1/2 hours - Walking distance - about 1 mile This is a group Tour a minimum of 15 people - $15.00 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 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. Hear the stories about the historic 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 Alamo Plaza' Main Plaza, Military Plaza, San Fernendo 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.