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Alamo Trolley Tours

Type: Sightseeing , Tours and Excursions

Last updated on February 27, 2020

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216 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205

210-247-0238

EXPERT TIPS BY: Kimberly Suta San Antonio Local Expert

• Sightseeing : "Ask about packages that also include a riverboat tour."
• Best for Sightseeing Because: History buffs will enjoy this tour of San Antonio highlights and its history, that ventures hundreds of years into the past.

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Good time riding, driver very knowledgeable of the area. $1.50 a fare. If you do want to walk around San Antonio this a great way to quickly see while riding but of course you need to have local map.

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Philip was wonderful guide on trolley tour.. so glad we chose this to experience San Antonio

The only reason I am giving this tour company one star is because there is no lower rating. My husband and I took a wine country trip to Fredericksburg and the Escalade truck that was used broke down on the side of the road and we were stranded, along with the driver, for an hour and 1/2 waiting. The driver, Jason, was very apologetic. When the owner or manager (he did not give his name) was contacted, he was EXTREMELY RUDE! We asked that a portion of our fare be reimbursed and he yelled and accused us of wanting a "free ride" and ended the call with no resolution or apology for our inconvenience. Unsafe vehicles and rude owner/manager are totally unacceptable.

Edward Torres, the owner, was our guide. He was extremely rude answering his cell phone multiple times during the tour. After multiple times we mentioned, very politely, that it would be nice if he would pay a little more attention to the customers. He was very insulting and told us to get off the bus if we didn't like it. He directly insulted one of our party publicly. At the breaks he made the comment, "Now I can talk on my phone all I want." Do Not take this tour!! No wonder they are bankrupt.

During spring break 2018 I specifically requested the sightseeing package on the trolley as we wanted to visit various places, including Mission San Jose.We were put on a double decker bus and told that the trolley would run in the afternoon. I said that was fine. I wasn't thrilled, but we had already paid and I figured I could be a bit flexible. We completed 1 full tour on the bus and Mr. Leroy was very nice and knowledgeable. We even tipped him $5. We were dropped of by the DD Bus at the tower of Americas and proceeded with our day. It was now 1:30 and as planned, we attempted to board the trolley in location #2 to make our way to the Mission San Jose. I called Ms. Annette Torres at 1:42, she took my call and told me I had to go to the location where the hotel was and it was on Alamo Street. That didn't make sense. I explained to her that we were trying to board the Trolley not the DD Bus. She stated she did not know where location #2 for the Trolley was, again adding to the confusion. As we began our walk toward Alamo St., I realized she was directing us to the same place the DD Bus had dropped us off which was not the location I asked her about. I tried calling her two more times and she would not take my call. We waited for the DD Bus and in the meantime saw two City Sightseeing Red Buses. The DD Bus never arrived. Regardless, it was not the service I wanted and had paid for. Instead, we took an UBER to and from the mission, back to our hotel adding to our cost. We were extremely disappointed with the service and lack of honesty and clarity. I sent an email to M.s Annette to give her the opportunity to make this right and she never responded. Avoid this service at all cost.

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The only reason I am giving this tour company one star is because there is no lower rating. My husband and I took a wine country trip to Fredericksburg and the Escalade truck that was used broke... Read more

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Good time riding, driver very knowledgeable of the area. $1.50 a fare. If you do want to walk around San Antonio this a great way to quickly see while riding but of course you need to have local map. Read more

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300 Alamo Plaza

San Antonio, TX 78205

Open today 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m

Tours and Experiences

Plan your visit.

Experiencing the iconic Alamo Church is always free, but a reservation is required. To make the most of your visit, book a guided tour, a self-guided experience, or entry to the new Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center.

For exclusive benefits while helping to preserve this historic site, become a Friends of the Alamo member. Whatever level of attention you are looking for and desired group size, there's sure to be the right Alamo experience for you.

Remember the Alamo™ Guided Tour

For the premier experience, we recommend the Remember the Alamo™ Guided Tour . Led by an Alamo History Interpreter, this walking tour explores the heroes and events, including the Battle of the Alamo, that have made the story of the Alamo captivating for generations. Includes entry into the iconic Alamo Church and the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center.

A Line in the Sand™ Self-Guided Experience

Enjoy the complete A Line in the Sand™ Self-Guided Experience with the Victory or Death™ Audio Tour , narrated by Ray Benson and entry into the Alamo Exhibit. The self-guided audio tour leads you through the Alamo Church, grounds, and includes 11 stops in the new Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center where you can view the Phil Collins Collection and more!

Alamo Exhibit

Experience the Collector's Journey at the Alamo Exhibit in the new Ralston Family Collections Center. View the Phil Collins Collection, including the Battle of the Alamo Diorama featuring his narration, explore artifacts from the Donald and Louise Yena Spanish Colonial Collection, engage with interactive exhibits, and more! Free admission for Friends of the Alamo members.

Victory or Death™ Audio Tour

Upgrade your visit with the  Victory or Death ™  Audio Tour  narrated by country music singer, songwriter, actor and nine-time Grammy Award® winner, Ray Benson from Asleep At The Wheel. This 45 minute, rich audio production truly brings the story of the Alamo to life. Available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Chinese. 

Alamo Church Free Entry

Experience the iconic Alamo Church. Established as a mission, it later became a military stronghold for Texas Independence. Entering Alamo Church is always free. To help preserve the historic site, visitors will need to reserve their free ticket to enter the Church ahead of their visit. 

San Antonio CityPASS®

Sightseeing in San Antonio? With one easy purchase, save 39% off admission to four top San Antonio attractions, including entry to the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center and Alamo Church! Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a nine day period.

Become a Member

Join Friends of the Alamo for free admission to the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center, tour and gift shop discounts, and more! Help preserve this iconic and historic site, and keep history alive so that future generations will Remember the Alamo. Memberships begin at $50 and make great gifts!

Living History Encampment

Make your way to the Alamo's living history encampment, behind the Church, to meet the Alamo's history guides - known as living historians. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations about daily life at the time of the Texas Revolution. Discover what people wore, how they looked after their health, and what essential skills they had to master, such as fire-starting, leather working, and how to take care of their firearms.

Musket Firing Demonstration

Take in the sights and sounds of a musket firing demonstration, sponsored by Virgil Rosser, First Vice President - Investment Officer, Wells Fargo Advisors. Learn all about the main weapon used at the Battle of Alamo, the flintlock musket. This 15-minute presentation covers the history and use of flintlock firearms, a quick tutorial on how to fire, and live firings done by the Alamo Living History staff.

Enjoy some time inside and view the  Crossroads of History , a 17-minute film that covers 300 years of history at the Alamo. This educational film is free of charge and is shown in the Long Barrack continuously throughout the day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. everyday.

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After Hours Private Tour

Create a private after hours tour experience for a group of friends, family, or co-workers. The after-hours tour offers an unforgettable experience for out-of-town guests, corporate groups, private ceremonies and receptions, and more. After hours tours are similar to private tours, but take place at 5:30 p.m. or later when the Alamo is closed to the public.

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

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Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

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To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

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