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Private tour in San Antonio Bruce M

Discovering San Antonio's Hidden Cemeteries

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Bruce M.

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I am passionate about our beautiful, quirky, historic city and its famous river. I'm a Native Texan and a downtowner for 40 years - come with me to discover surprising secrets, scandalous stories, hidden art, vibrant murals, and handsome architectural details that will enrich your visit to San Antonio. The urban environment rewards those with a keen eye who are curious and appreciate what many never see, tend to overlook, or know very little about - this is the San Antonio you will experience on my satisfyingly real tours. One of my greatest pleasures is sharing San Antonio and enabling others to experience its charming peculiarities from a local perspective. Everyone on my tour receives a list of my recommended places to eat - all locally owned and all places where the real people go. Also, I can adapt and create tours for larger groups via bus or van, if desired. Please join me - I look forward to meeting you. Certified San Antonio Professional Tour Guide, 2005 Certified Tourism Ambassador, 2013 World Heritage Ambassador, 2019 Certified Interpretive Guide, 2022 Native Texan None

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Overview of your San Antonio tour

This comfortable walking tour will highlight three adjacent cemeteries - all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The peaceful setting among mature live oaks offer an opportunity to linger as we respectfully recall the lives of the individuals at rest - some famous, some infamous, and others less remembered. Included will be: Clara Driscoll, Savior of the Alamo, Sam Maverick, Signer of Texas Declaration of Independence, David Barkley, WWI Medal of Honor recipient, Julian Onderdonk, Painter of Texas landscapes, Alfred Giles, Prominent Architect, Buffalo Soldiers, and many others. Our walk will enable a better understanding of cemetery history, architecture, and the use of symbols expressed in carved stone. Excellent photo opportunities throughout.

Recent Reviews

Joseph R.United States
October 2024

Bruce Martin’s Discovering San Antonio’s Hidden Cemeteries tour is an experience I’ll never forget. Bruce has a gift for storytelling that brings history to life in such a respectful, heartfelt way. Walking through the tucked-away cemeteries, you feel connected not only to the city’s past but to the personal stories of those who shaped it. Bruce shares fascinating insights, painting vivid pictures of the lives and struggles of early Texans, all while honoring their memories with great care. His passion for San Antonio’s history shines through, making this tour both haunting and profoundly moving. Truly unforgettable.

Your San Antonio tour itinerary

We will begin at the entrance to San Antonio National Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo Street. Then we will visit City Cemetery #1 (the oldest and largest we will see) and Alamo Masonic Cemetery, before returning to our starting point. We will walk across multiple surfaces, including some unpaved, uneven surfaces.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a Walking Tour

What's included
Other: Attendees receive a map of the Eastside Cemetery District.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: There are no food, drink, or snacks available for sale in the cemeteries. Attendees may wish to bring their own food, drink, or snacks.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Begin and end at the entrance to San Antonio National Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo Street, near intersection of Paso Hondo and Monumental Streets.

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Off The Beaten Path
Architecture
Photography
Tour reference number
1272910
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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This private tour in San Antonio is perfect for those interested in history, architecture, and the stories of individuals who shaped the past. It's also ideal for travellers who enjoy walking tours and want to explore hidden gems like historic cemeteries. With its light activity level and wheelchair accessibility, it's suitable for families with kids, seniors, and those with mobility concerns.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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