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Mission San José in San Antonio, TX

6701 San Jose Dr San Antonio, , TX 78124
The following tours visit Mission San José:
Electric Bike Missions Tour in San Antonio Photo
4/25/2025 - 3/27/2026
Embark on a captivating journey with the Electric Bike Missions Tour in San Antonio, TX, a unique adventure that combines rich history, scenic beauty, and the thrill of electric biking.
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Private Unesco Missions Tour in San Antonio Photo
4/24/2025 - 3/31/2026
Embark on an enriching journey through history with the Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio, TX.
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San Antonio’s Historic Mission Trail A Timeless Journey Photo
4/26/2025 - 3/31/2026
Embark on a journey through centuries of history with San Antonio's Historic Mission Trail, a timeless adventure that takes place in the vibrant city of San Antonio, TX.
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3 Hours Private Historic Sightseeing Tour in San Antonio Photo
5/5/2025 - 3/31/2026
Experience the rich tapestry of San Antonio's history with the 3-Hours Private Historic Sightseeing Tour in San Antonio, TX.
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San Antonio Missions Unesco World Heritage Site Tour Photo
4/25/2025 - 2/28/2026
Embark on an enchanting historical tour journey through the rich tapestry of history and culture with the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in San Antonio, TX.
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San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour Photo
4/24/2025 - 12/31/2025
As one of the most historic cities in the country, San Antonio is seeped in culture and tales of the past, making a motorcoach tour / historical tour a great way to experience it.
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Historic San Antonio Mission Tour Photo
4/25/2025 - 3/31/2026
Discover the magic of Texas history with the Historic San Antonio Mission Tour, an immersive historical tour journey through the city’s most iconic and storied missions.
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Mission San José is a Tour Stop / Pick Up for the following tours:
Mission San José was founded in 1720 by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesús and is the largest Texas Mission.

The mission faced many early setbacks, but ultimately became the home of 300 inhabitants. The vast fields and the herds of livestock found in Mission San José made life easier for these residents. In 1777, a visitor saw the structure and referred to it as the 'Queen of the Missions.'

A visit to the mission will give you the opportunity to admire the beautiful carvings throughout the church, as well as the famed 'Rose Window,' which is one of the finest pieces of Spanish Colonial ornamentation in the country. Other notable features of the mission include the convento area, the stairway to the belfry and the choir loft. The choir loft was constructed by hand from a single live-oak log, without nails or pegs.

Visit the granary as well, where you can explore the flying buttresses, the gristmill, the restored defensive walls and the quarters. This historic building is a memorable sight for any San Antonio visitor.


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