There are multiple parking options available in close proximity to the Alamo, including city-owned parking garages, surface lots, and street parking. You can also reserve and pay for parking in advance through SP+ Parking or ParkWhiz.
How Can We Help You?
- Where can I park?
- How much does it cost to visit the Alamo?
Admission to Alamo Church, Long Barrack, and grounds is always free. To make the most of your visit, you can book a guided tour led by an Alamo History Interpreter or a self-guided experience with an audio tour and entry to the Alamo Exhibit in the Ralston Family Collections Center.
Pricing and reservations for these tours and experiences can be found on our tickets page. Discounts are available for Friends of the Alamo members, Military, First Responders, and Senior Citizens (65+). Members are the only group with free admission to the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center, and we encourage you to become a member today!
- Do I need a ticket to enter the Alamo?
While entry to the Alamo Church is free, guests must obtain a reserved ticket for a seamless experience. You can reserve your free entry ticket here or at the Alamo Welcome Center.
- How long does it take to tour the Alamo grounds?
The duration of a tour of the Alamo is subject to each guest's preferences and pace. Generally, one can explore the Alamo Church and grounds in roughly 30 minutes to an hour, though plan on more time if participating in other tours and experiences.
- What are the operating hours of the Alamo?
The Alamo is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except December 25, and the last entry is 15 minutes prior to closing.
The Alamo Exhibit at the Ralson Family Collections Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last entry at at 4 p.m. The last time to pick up an Audio Tour device from the Welcome Center is at 4 p.m. The Alamo Gift Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- How can I make changes or cancel my current reservation?
Guests requiring adjustments to their reservation, such as rescheduling tickets to tours, canceling experiences, or updating tickets, please call (210) 225-1391 x1801 or email tours@thealamo.org and our team will work to assist you as best we can. The Alamo Tours and Group Sales office is open from 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday, closed on holidays and weekends.
Visitors who do not arrive for their reservation at their scheduled tour time will not receive a refund. Reservation changes must be made one business day in advance to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Can I take pictures inside the buildings?
We welcome you to take photos throughout the grounds for personal use, but flash photography is NOT allowed inside the buildings including Alamo Church, the Long Barrack, and the Ralston Family Collections Center.
The Alamo allows photography with cell phones or cameras but without the use of flash technology, including bulbs or LED lights. Use of a drone, for personal or professional purposes, is not permitted anywhere at the Alamo, including outdoors in Alamo Plaza.
If you are taking photos or filming for professional use, we do require a film permit.
- Can I bring my pet?
The Alamo has a unique set of rules befitting its status as the Shrine of Texas Liberty and hallowed ground. To provide a safe and reverent atmosphere as well as preservation of historic structures for generations to come, we do not allow pets on Alamo grounds or in any of our buildings.
Trained service animals as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) are always welcome and are permitted to enter the Alamo grounds as well as historic buildings with their handlers.
- Where should I stay?
We recommend these partner hotels, all walking distance from the historic Alamo and the River Walk. Make plans now for a stay to remember!
- Is the Alamo accessible for people with disabilities?
Alamo Church, Long Barrack, and Gift Shop are accessible to guests with disabilities. The Church’s exit does have stairs and staff will happily open the front door to assist wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and some strollers with exiting.
- Do you provide tours for those with visual or hearing limitations?
If you are in need of visual or hearing assistance for a tour, please contact tours@thealamo.org or call (210) 225-1391 x3005 to look into alternative visiting options.
- Why is there so much construction?
We are in the midst of construction to ensure that future generations will Remember the Alamo. The ongoing effort to restore dignity and reverence to this sacred historic site through the comprehensive Alamo Plan is underway.
Plans for the opening of a state-of-the-art Alamo Visitor Center and Museum are on track for a 2027 grand opening. For more information, please visit our Construction News, Cenotaph Preservation, and Archeology Update pages to follow along with the exciting updates to the Alamo Plan. Thank you for your understanding as we preserve history and build for the future.
- Can I have a private event at the Alamo?
Have your next event at the Alamo - available for both daytime and evening events with indoor/outdoor venues for receptions, corporate events, and military ceremonies.
