Private tour in San Antonio Bruce M

San Antonio Ghost Signs

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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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

Ghost signs? Yes! Ghost signs can be found throughout the world especially in older cities, like 300+ year old San Antonio. Often ghost signs are advertisements painted on buildings that have survived the business or product being promoted. Sometimes the signs are more subtle and appear embedded in sidewalks. Advertising signs made of tile or terrazzo can be found, too. Also, billboards and blade signs! This entertaining walkabout will reveal a broad variety of ghost signs, provide information regarding the product or business now disappeared, and train your eye to watch for and appreciate ghost signs - they are everywhere, hiding in plain sight, you only have to look.

Your San Antonio tour itinerary

Our walking tour will weave through downtown - from main streets to tucking into alleys and turning on side streets to reveal wonderful surprises. We will walk across multiple surfaces, including some that may be uneven; however, our route will be fully accessible to persons mobility impaired.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a Walking Tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. There will be opportunities for food, drink, or snacks along our route, which may be purchased via credit/debit card.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Begin and end at the front door of San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza, near intersection of Main Street and Commerce Street.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Night
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1273563
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in San Antonio is perfect for those who are intrigued by history and enjoy discovering hidden gems. It's ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Bruce M. for deeper insights into the city's past through its ghost signs. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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