Old Town Trolley Tours of San Antonio

It's one thing to explore a city to find its attractions. It's another thing when exploring the city is the attraction! That's exactly what you get with the Old Town Trolley Tours of San Antonio. This iconic transportation destination charmingly blends past and present with its unique brand of "Transportainment®." Operating since 1980, and with the ability to hop on or hop off whenever/wherever you wish, it's the perfect way to explore San Antonio's rich culture at your own pace—and, of course, in style!

A Comprehensive Tour of the City

The Old Town Trolley Tour in San Antonio is a comprehensive journey through the heart and soul of San Antonio, covering over 100 points of interest across 13 convenient stops. Whether you're a foodie, history buff, or just looking for a fun way to get from A to B, the tour has something for everyone. For example, you can start your adventure at Alamo Plaza, hop off to grab a craft beer at the Pearl District, then hop back on for the Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the United States. Or maybe you'd like to check out the River Walk, a 15.2-mile pedestrian pathway along the San Antonio River lined with quaint shops and world-class restaurants. Or how about the Witte Museum and the San Antonio Museum of Art, where you can better understand the city's identity through history, science, and art. Wherever you want to go, the Old Town Trolley Tours can take you there!

Your ticket is good for two consecutive days, so if you don't manage to see everything in one visit, you can pick up right where you left off.

Storytellers Behind the Wheel

What sets the Old Town Trolley Tours apart—aside from their famous orange and green paintjob—is the live, real-time narration from the expert guides who weave humor, trivia, and local lore into every ride (no pre-recorded audio here). If the trolley takes you through the heart and soul of San Antonio, think of the tour guides as the lungs breathing life into every corner—from the stories behind the Spanish Colonial architecture to Wild West yarns at the Buckhorn Saloon.

Beyond the Daytime Tour

Old Town Trolley has also expanded well beyond its original daytime route. The San Antonio City Lights Night Tour offers an approximately 75-minute open-air evening ride past the city's illuminated landmarks, and travelers looking to combine sightseeing with the water can add on the Go Rio San Antonio River Cruise, a narrated boat tour through the downtown River Walk. Seasonal offerings, like the Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Tour each winter, round out the lineup for visitors at different times of year.

Plan Your Ride

Operating every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the 90-minute tour (start to finish) checks off the three all-important Fs: flexible, fun, and—most importantly—F-fordable. Trolleys typically run about every 20 minutes, and a real-time trolley tracking map lets you check exactly where your ride is before you head to a stop. Book your tickets easily online—advance purchase can save up to 15%—and join thousands who've discovered San Antonio's magic with Old Town Trolley Tours!