San Antonio Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Buckhorn Saloon San Antonio, TX

216 E Crockett StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Overview

Discover the best of San Antonio with City Sightseeing's Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley tour. This tour combo includes a city tour with live commentary and 2-day hop-on hop-off pass, so you can explore the city’s popular landmarks at your own pace. Plus, enjoy a visit to the historic The Texas Ranger Museum & Buckhorn Saloon and a 40-minute River Walk boat excursion.

Good To Know

  • Hop-On Hop-Off San Antonio trolley features 19 popular bus stops.
  • City trolley tour lasts approximately 60 minutes if you stay on board for the entire loop.
  • Departures every 20 to 30 minutes from every stop from 8:40am to 5:30pm.
  • Combo includes a 40-minute River Walk boat cruise and admission to the Texas Ranger Museum and Buckhorn Saloon.
  • See priceless artifacts that span over a century of Texas Ranger history.
  • River Walk boat cruise admission can be used at any time, from M-Th 2pm-9pm, F-Sun 12pm-9pm.
  • Gratuities are not included, but always appreciated.

Description

See San Antonio's top attractions while touring this Texas city on a double-decker bus with a live guide. This tour combo includes a city tour and 2-day hop-on hop-off pass allowing you to explore at your own pace. Plus, enjoy a visit to the Texas Rangers Museum and Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, home to over 520 species of wildlife.

City Sightseeing's Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley offers 19 convenient stops at major San Antonio landmarks. Vehicles are all open-topped double-decker buses, for the very best sightseeing views!

The Buckhorn Saloon Texas Ranger Museum:
In 1881, seventeen-year-old Albert Friedrich, a bartender and bellhop at San Antonio's Southern Hotel on Main Plaza, decided to open his own saloon across the street.

Little did Friedrich know, over 130 years later, his Buckhorn Saloon and Museum would be one of San Antonio's top attractions and continue to entertain tourists from all over the world.

This staple of San Antonio's life houses a Café, Gift Shop, Shooting Gallery, and two museums, offering an immersive Texas experience.

San Antonio Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Buckhorn Saloon Reviews

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"Excellent tour guides on the bus and boat rides. "
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 10, 2024
We really enjoyed our bus ride. Our driver JP was an excellent tour guide. He made us laugh and helped us find new places and things to see during our trip. We were his first passengers of the day and he remembered who we were when he picked us up at the end of the day. The boat ride was also a lot of fun and captain Carl was a great tour guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Antonio Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Buckhorn Saloon

What are the hours of operation?
8:40 AM - 5:30 PM, every 20 minutes, all day every day.

Is parking provided? 
Yes, there are many parking lots near our visitor center and Hop-On Hop-Off Stop 1. The two closest parking lots are at 328 East Crockett Street and Crockett Street / Bowie Street. Parking Lots are also marked on our 'Tour Route & Parking' page map.

Where is it located? 
111 Alamo Plaza Street, 78205 (next to Kilawin’s Ice-Cream).

Is the tour appropriate for children? 
Yes, this is a family-friendly activity.

Can I bring my camera? 
Yes, great photo opportunities!

How long is the tour? 
1 Day Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour Pass with the 2nd Day FREE. Tours take approximately 60 minutes if you stay on board.

What’s included in my ticket/experience?
For our customers, we provide FREE coffee, FREE popcorn, FREE bottled water, FREE Wi-Fi, and FREE charging stations. Also, Tower of the Americas admission - Observation Deck & thrilling 4D Theater Ride included and FREE River Walk Boat Cruise.

Can I change the date of my tour after I buy it?
Yes, you can begin our tours whenever you like - they're not date specific, so there is no need to tell us!

How does Hop-On Hop-Off work? 
Our tours take approximately 60 minutes if you stay on board, but many customers use their tickets to hop-on and hop-off several times in the 24 or 48 hour period that their ticket is valid. You can visit most of the sites we stop at, and then return to our stop and catch the bus again when you are done. We operate from 8:40 AM to 5:30 PM, departures every 20 to 30 minutes, all day every day.

What's FREE in downtown San Antonio? 
  • Entrance to The Alamo - open from 9:00 AM, every day. 
  • 'The Saga' at Main Plaza - 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM & 10:00 PM every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 
  • Briscoe Western Art Museum is FREE on Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 210 W Market St.
  • Witte Museum is FREE on Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 3801 Broadway.
  • Blue Star Contemporary is FREE on Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 116 Blue Star St.
  • Institute of Texan Cultures is FREE on the second Sunday of the month from noon to 5:00 PM, 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd. 
  • The Doseum is FREE (for families) on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, 2800 Broadway. 
  • McNay Art Museum is FREE on Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 6000 N New Braunfels Ave.