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Scheduling a Group Visit

We give history talks to visitors on the hour and the half hour except during lunch time (12pm – 1:00pm).  Due to the number of visitors that visit the Alamo each year we are unable to give walking tours. 

If you have a large group or a school group please phone the Shrine desk at (210) 225-1391.  Whoever answers the phone can reserve a time that is best for your group. 

When you phone the Shrine desk, have the following information ready:

  1. Number of students and grade(s)
  2. Number of teachers/adults
  3. Date of visit
  4. Desired time of visit
  5. Contact person and phone number
  6. If you would like to schedule a history talk or a “walk-through”

A “walk-through” is a self-guided tour which does not include listening to a history talk.

The general public is welcome to listen to all history talks.

There is no charge to visit the Alamo.  Donations are always appreciated since we do not receive any tax money to operate the Alamo and depend on money from donations and proceeds from the gift shop to preserve the complex, maintain exhibits, and conduct educational programs.

Teacher In-Service

The Alamo invites educators to attend its free In-Service conducted by Dr. Bruce Winders, Historian & Curator.  The program, which lasts from 8 a.m. until Noon includes a private tour of the Shrine, a presentation by the staff historian, a free viewing of the IMAX film Alamo:  The Price of Freedom
, and ample opportunity for question and answers.

Schedule

8:00 - 8:45 Private Tour of the Alamo
8:45 - 9:00 Go to IMAX at River Center Mall
9:00 - 10:00 View Alamo: The Price of Freedom
10:00 - 10:20 Return to Alamo for Refreshments
10:20 - 11:00 Presentation in Alamo Hall
11:00 - 11:45 Questions & Answer Session
11:45 - 12:00 Closing Remarks

Dates of up coming in-service will be posted on the pop up page of this web site.

Pre-registration is required along with a $10 deposit. The deposit will be returned to attendees on the day of the program. Deposits should be sent to The Alamo Teacher In-Service c/o Dr. Winders or Ernesto Rodriguez P. O. Box 2599 San Antonio, Texas 78299. Make check payable to "The Alamo."

Dates of up coming in-service will be posted on the pop up page of this web site.

Call, fax, or e-mail today to reserve your seat: 210-225-1391, ext. 28; Fax 210-229-1343; erodriguez@thealamo.org.