Private Tours

Private Tours are an amazing way to experience San Antonio, as an individual, couple, or small group of family or friends.

One of our stellar guides will focus exclusively on the private guests, tailoring the tour to their interests and schedule, as much as possible. These tours are geared toward individuals, couples, or small groups of friends and families.

Routes: Please see the list of available routes below.

Price: Private Tours have flat-rate pricing of $200 for an individual, couple, or small group of up to six people (friends and family) for the standard tour duration. Additional guests in a group are $25/ea.

Language: All routes are offered in English. Versions of the routes may be available in Spanish, French, Italian, or Russian. Please send us a message for more information!

Interested in a Private Tour for a larger group?

Check out Amigo’s XL Private Tours.

Available Routes

Downtown San Antonio

  • From the historic block where San Antonio began to the crown jewel of its skyline, this tour introduces guests to "a few of our favorite things" in Downtown, covering all the must-see sights. The emphasis of this tour is history, but we keep it fun and enjoyable!

  • The standard tour duration is about 2-2.25 hours long, covering about 1 mile (1.6km) of easy walking.

  • Start Point: The tour typically begins in Main Plaza (115 Main Plaza), just to the left of San Fernando Cathedral’s entrance.

    End Point: The tour typically ends in Hemisfair Park (630 E. Nueva St.), between the Tower of the Americas and La Villita.

  • The Downtown San Antonio route has limited seating. This tour is moderately paced, providing guests with a leisurely experience while exploring the city’s main sites and most celebrated history.

    There are opportunities to purchase water and use restrooms along the way.

King William District

  • Just a short distance from Downtown San Antonio is tucked away a beautiful neighborhood: King William District.

    Here visitors catch a glimpse of times past and learn the history. This tour explores not only the beautiful homes but also the stories of noteworthy residents and events.

  • The standard tour duration is 1.5-2 hours long and covers about 1 mile (1.6 km) of easy walking.

  • Start and End Points: The tour typically begins at the Gazebo in King William Park (131 King William St.) and ends at the same location.

  • The King William District route has limited seating. This tour is moderately paced, providing guests with a leisurely experience while exploring the area.

    As a neighborhood tour, there are no bathrooms or opportunities to purchase water easily available. Nevertheless, our guides are sensitive to the needs of our guests and will make every effort for guests’ rest and care.

Alameda Theater

  • Step inside San Antonio’s iconic Alameda Theater to explore its mid-century grandeur and future that shines bright! Beginning in the Alameda’s lobby, where patrons first glimpsed the theater’s Streamline Moderne elegance, tour participants will visit noteworthy interior areas and floors of the theater and its surrounding Casa de Mexico. Original elements of the building’s design and decor will be on full display, including the hallmark murals celebrating Texan and Mexican heritage along the auditorium walls, which will be brought back to life with blacklight illumination, illustrating mid-century advances that forged together artistry and technology.

    Along the way, the tour provides glimpses of history related to the theater’s importance as a landmark of West Downtown – both geographically and culturally.

  • The standard tour duration is about 2-2.25 hours long and covers about 0.25 miles (0.4 km) of easy walking. Every effort is made to make tours accessible to all lovers of history. However, due to constraints of the building’s age and current pre-renovation state, this tour’s route has 6 staircases (without elevator access) and limited seating.

  • Start Point: The tour meets at Sojourn Trading Company (244 W. Houston St.).

    End Point: The tour ends outside the entrance of the Alameda Theater (318 W. Houston St.).

  • The Alameda Theater Tour has limited seating, and the building is not climate-controlled (but generally stays moderate/cool inside).

    Every effort is made to make tours accessible to all lovers of history. However, due to constraints of the building’s age and current pre-renovation state, this tour’s route has 6 staircases (without elevator access).

    Bottled water is provided, and there are opportunities to use restrooms along the way.

Downtown at Twilight

  • Just as the sun is setting and temps are cooling down, the Downtown at Twilight tour introduces guests to "a few of our favorite things,” covering all the must-see sights, as well as several places off the beaten path.

    The emphasis of this tour is how art in Downtown reflects the spectacular story and culture of San Antonio!

  • The standard tour duration is about 2.25 hours long, covering about 2 miles (3.2km) of moderate walking.

  • Start Point: The tour typically begins at The Zócalo at Hemisfair Civic Park (200 E. Market St.), just in front of the modern building framed in red with the large “Henry B. González Convention Center” letters.

    End Point: The tour typically ends at City Hall (100 Military Plaza), with an opportunity afterward for guests to see the free San Antonio | The Saga Show at San Fernando Cathedral.

  • The Downtown at Twilight route has limited seating. This tour moves pretty quickly, covering twice the distance of Amigo’s standard Downtown San Antonio tour.

    There are opportunities to purchase water and use restrooms along the way.

A Home for the Holidays

  • Downtown San Antonio's holiday magic is made even more stunning through rediscovery of long-forgotten traditions and stories of individuals who shaped the city's celebrations. On horseback, in carriages, and by train, people have traveled to San Antonio for the holidays for centuries. It was a city that promised joy and one that felt like home. ...and it still is!

    This tour provides glimpses of fantastic history forgotten with time. Circus performers. Newspaper boys. Smelly Santas. Exasperated clergy. Cowboys with gunpowder. And some snowbirds from the north. The city's many festivities are made more beautiful by philanthropy and kindness found all along the way.

    This tour guarantees warm and fuzzy feelings, "Oh, wow!" moments, and plenty of selfie opportunities!

  • The standard tour duration is about 2.25-2.5 hours long, covering about 2 miles (3.2km) of moderate walking.

  • Start Point: The tour typically begins in Main Plaza (115 Main Plaza), just to the left of San Fernando Cathedral’s entrance.

    End Point: The tour typically ends in Travis Park (301 E. Travis St.). Following the tour, it may be possible for guests to ice skate on the Rotary Ice Rink (tickets sold separately).

  • The Home for the Holidays route has limited seating. This tour moves pretty quickly, covering twice the distance of Amigo’s standard tours.

    There are opportunities to purchase water and use restrooms along the way.

Treasures of West Downtown

  • The heartbeat of San Antonio is felt in the cultural district of Zona Cultural, located on the western edge of Downtown. Punctuated by some of the city's oldest structures and newest works of art, this land holds stories of kings and soldiers, merchants and artists, farmers and superstars, bankers and presidents. All the while, San Antonio's vibrant Hispanic heritage is on full display and woven throughout each place seen and story told.

  • The standard tour duration is about 2-2.25 hours long, covering about 1 mile (1.6km) of moderate walking.

  • Start Point: The tour typically begins in Main Plaza (115 Main Plaza), just to the left of San Fernando Cathedral’s entrance.

    End Point: The tour typically ends in Market Square (514 W. Commerce St.), just outside of Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia.

  • The Treasures of West Downtown route has limited seating. This tour moves pretty quickly and may have some uneven surfaces along the way, with sidewalks disrupted by construction.

    There are opportunities to purchase water and use restrooms along the way.

Want to book a Private Tour? Send us a message, and let’s get it on the books!

The easiest way to reach us is by sending a message (via text or WhatsApp) to +1 210-560-0807. Or you can fill out the form below, and we will be in touch shortly!

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FAQs

  • Yes, we do our best to tailor Private Tours to your convenience. Often guests prefer to use the standard Start/End Points, but we can typically meet guests elsewhere, end at a certain restaurant in the area, etc.

  • Generally, we find that 2 hours brings guests the best experience and value, but we are happy to work around your schedule as much as possible.

    In terms of pricing, 1.5-2 hours is the minimum, so there is no difference in price if a tour is 2 hours, 1.5 hours, or 1 hour. For tours longer than 2 hours, just send us a message with what you want, and we’ll get back to you with a price.

  • We find that the Downtown and King William District routes bring guests great experiences, but we are happy to discuss tailoring a tour to your interests in other areas. Additional costs may apply.

  • Our specialty is walking tours, which is typically how Private Tours take place. On occasion, we can add a driving component, if guests’ mobility is limited or if a Private Tour is covering a greater area than just Downtown or King William District.

    Driving entails additional cost and is only available for a maximum of 4 guests. Please message us for more information.

  • Our guides are sensitive to the needs of guests and will make every effort for guests’ rest and care.

    Most tours have opportunities for rest / water breaks along the way.

    King William District route: There is very limited seating. As a neighborhood tour, there are no bathrooms or opportunities to purchase water easily available.

  • San Antonio has over 300 days of sunshine! We love rain when it arrives, but we also prioritize the wellbeing of our tour members in less than ideal weather.

    As such, unsafe conditions or logistical conflicts may cause tours to be canceled. We excel in staying in touch with you, but you’re always welcome to message us if questions arise at +1 210-560-0807.

  • Texas can be very hot in the summer, but whenever possible, tours are scheduled at times when temps are cooler. We take advantage of shade at every opportunity along the way.

    Guests are encouraged to dress in cool clothing, wear hats and sunscreen, and bring water!

  • All ages are welcome, but the tour is best for those comfortable with leisurely walking a mile and listening to some really good stories.

    Private Tours do allow additional freedom for the guide to tailor the storytelling to a more specific audience and provide optimal engagement, whether that be college students or elementary school-aged kids.

  • Our guides work hard to make routes accessible and easy to traverse. However, it’s always best to send us a message in advance if there are any mobility or sensory concerns, and we will gladly find a workaround!