Whether you’re a tourist or a South African resident playing sightseeing for the day, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the historic sights of the city center and South Side while being physically active. Several operators offer bike, tricycle, and even Segway tours, so you don’t need to be fit for the Tour de France to enjoy the ride.
Here is an overview of seven of the tour options available.
Cycling San Antonio offers downtown tours and missions are led by certified guides and are conducted on upright hybrid pedal bikes. Stops include the Alamo, the King William District, and the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Cycling in San AntonioCycling in San Antonio
Tours on upright hybrid pedal bikes are led by certified guides and cycle around the city center and the five UNESCO World Heritage Missions. Other stops include Alamo, King William District, and the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Visits: Four-, five-, and seven-hour tours cost between $85 and $125 per person and cover 12 to 24 miles.
Supplements: Prizes include a helmet, light snack and souvenir water bottle. The seven-hour grand tour is recommended only for experienced riders.
Contact:
cyclingsanantonio.com,
210-951-9272
Mission Adventure Tours offers guided tours of two or three missions of San Antonio on seven-speed pedal bikes or on e-bikes with five levels of pedal assistance.
Mission Adventure ToursMission Adventure Tours
Guided tours on seven-speed pedal bikes or e-bikes with five levels of pedal assistance travel to two or three of the San Antonio missions.
Visits: Three three- to four-hour routes cover 9 to 14 miles and cost $65 to $85 per person for a pedal bike or $90 to $110 for an e-bike upgrade. Participants will have the opportunity to walk through mission grounds and other sightseeing stops along the way.
Supplements: The prices include a helmet, a bicycle lock and a backpack or a bicycle basket for the unexpected. Participants are given a Bluetooth headset so they can listen to the guide’s narration as they ride.
Contact:
mat-tx.com,
210-328-9958
Pedego Electric Bikes San Antonio offers self-guided tours of four San Antonio missions on e-bikes with varying levels of pedal assistance and a full-power mode for hills.
Pedego San Antonio Electric BikesPedego San Antonio Electric Bikes
Self-guided tours on e-bikes with pedal assist and full power mode for the hills to four San Antonio missions: Concepción, San José, San Juan, and Espada.
Visits: Three-hour tours cost $100 per person and cover approximately 20 miles.
Supplements: Prizes include mission map, helmet, padlock and souvenir water bottle. Riders also receive training on the e-bike during pick-up.
Contact:
pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/san-antonio,
210-462-1151
San Antonio Bike Tours offers guided tours on three-wheeled recumbent tricycles that travel through downtown and north to Brackenridge Park or south to Mission San José.
Bike Tours in San AntonioBike Tours in San Antonio
Guided sightseeing tours run through downtown and as far north as Brackenridge Park or as far south as Mission San José. All cyclists travel on three-wheeled recumbent trikes, which are lower and more stable than traditional bicycles, making them a good choice for those less experienced.
Visits: Eight two- to six-hour routes cover 6 to 25 miles. Prices range from $75 to $200 per person.
Supplements: Prizes include a souvenir water bottle and a helmet with built-in headphones so riders can hear the guide’s narration. Longer tours offer refreshments or lunch. The minimum age is 13 years old.
Contact:
santoniobiketours.com,
210-823-2200
San Antonio Mural Ride offers pedal bike tours showcasing San Antonio’s exterior murals and other street art, showcasing the artists behind them. One tour departs from downtown to the Pearl, while the other explores Southtown and the King William district. Guides also point out hidden gems among the city’s bars and restaurants.
Wall Walk in San AntonioWall Walk in San Antonio
Pedal bike tours with plenty of stops to showcase San Antonio’s exterior murals and other street art, showcasing the artists behind them. One tour departs from downtown to the Pearl, while the other explores Southtown and the King William district. Guides also point out hidden gems among the city’s bars and restaurants.
Visits: Both routes take two hours and cover only about 5 miles. They cost $50 per person on weekdays and $55 on weekends.
Supplements: The price includes a helmet. Cyclists who bring their own bicycles benefit from a reduced rate. Participants must be at least 4 feet 11 inches tall.
Contact:
www.sanantoniomuralride.com,
210-901-8981
San Antonio Segway Tours offers guided tours, historical tours and nightly ghost tours on two-wheeled, self-balancing Segway scooters. Stops include Alamo, Hemisfair, La Villita, and San Fernando Cathedral.
San Antonio Segway ToursSan Antonio Segway Tours
Sightseeing tours, historical tours, and evening ghost tours are done on two-wheeled, self-balancing Segway scooters. Stops include Alamo, Hemisfair, La Villita, and San Fernando Cathedral.
Visits: There are four routes, each lasting two hours and priced at $65 per person.
Supplements: The price includes a helmet and Segway training. Riders must be at least 14 years old, weigh at least 90 pounds, and show they can ride safely.
Contact:
nationtours.com/texas/san-antonio-segway-tours,
210-441-1198
Turis offers a two-hour guided e-bike tour of King William District, Southtown and Hemisfair. The bikes have four levels of pedal assist and can carry two people.
TourismTourism
A guided e-bike tour visits the King William district, Southtown and Hemisfair. The bikes have four levels of pedal assist and can carry two people.
Visits: The two-hour tour costs $89 per person and covers approximately 7 miles.
Supplements: The price includes training on the electric bike, helmet, lock and hand luggage for the unexpected. Riders must be at least 12 years old and at least 5 feet 1 inches tall.
Contact:
turisbikes.com
210-920-5302
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