San Antonio Riverwalk
by Sarah Denzer, Tours by Welcome Home tour manager
In 2022, over 34 million people visited San Antonio, and tourism there continues to be on the rise. Tours by Welcome Home RGV recently took a bus tour up north to take some folks on an adventure.
“This was a really well-thought-out trip, and we enjoyed it,” said Anne Marie Mooney. “There was a great balance of leisure time and scheduled activities.”
The tour group stayed downtown on the Riverwalk at the Drury Plaza Hotel. Guests were incredibly happy with the hotel choice. The rooms were beautiful, and the location couldn’t be beat; it is within walking distance to many famous attractions and the Riverwalk steps are just outside the hotel doors.
Many people visit the Alamo every year, but on this tour, attendees were able to see the other four missions included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The tour guide, Melvin, with MOV Tours, shared the history of these locations with theatrics, humor and a touch of scandal.
“He was a great guide. He made history entertaining and engaging,” said Annette Schulz. All participants had headphones to clearly hear all of the fascinating details and follow along on the tour.
“My favorite part of the trip has to be the Riverwalk boat ride. It was just gorgeous,” Joan Jennette explained. The group took a Christmas river cruise on the first night on the tour. The lights were sparkling along the Riverwalk, setting the mood for the perfect holiday backdrop. There were Christmas carols playing on the boat, and everyone had a cup of hot cocoa to enjoy on the ride.
One unique stop the group made was to visit Garcia Glass. Here, the group watched as artists demonstrated their handblown glass masterpieces.
“That was a truly unique experience that I really enjoyed. I never would have seen that if Sarah didn’t bring me here,” one tour attendee said. Everyone on the tour even took home a handmade, heart-shaped paperweight as a souvenir of the trip.
When you tour with Welcome Home RGV, everything from the movie and games on the bus to the unique itinerary are taken care of completely. Making sure people know they’re in good hands is something Tours by Welcome Home RGV takes very seriously.
Next time there’s a tour to San Antonio or anywhere else, don’t wait! Call (956) 687-5115 to learn all about our upcoming tours, and join in the fun!
