Tours and Experience

Visitors at the Alamo find out about 1830s firearms from a living historian.

Plan Your Visit

Entering Alamo Church is always free, but we do require a timed entry reservation. To make the most of your visit to the Alamo, book a guided tour, a self-guided audio tour, or entry to the Alamo Exhibit. Whatever level of attention you are looking for and desired group size, there's sure to be the right Alamo experience for you.

The Alamo does not work with any third party vendors to offer our timed entry tickets or any of our tour or exhibit tickets. The only way to assure you are reserving an official Alamo ticket or tour online is through our website or onsite at the Alamo Welcome Center. If you have any questions about ticketing, contact us.

Alamo Guided Tour

Stand in the footsteps of heroes with our one hour walking tour led by an experienced Alamo guide. The tour takes you through the area that was the original footprint of the Spanish mission complex, describing the events leading up to and including the Battle of the Alamo. Includes entry to the Alamo Church and Alamo Exhibit.

A visitor enjoying his visit to the Alamo Church.

Alamo Church Free Timed Entry

As always, touring the Alamo Church is free. To provide a convenient experience and reduce crowds, visitors will need to reserve a free ticket to enter the church. A maximum of 100 people will be allowed inside at once. Afterwards, visitors are free to explore the rest of the grounds as long as they like.

Victory or Death™ Audio Tour

Upgrade your free church visit with the Victory or Death™ Audio Tour. This 45 minute, rich audio production truly brings the story of the Alamo to life. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. Includes entry to Alamo Exhibit. This tour can only be purchased online with a free timed entry ticket to the church, so be sure to first reserve your church ticket and then add an audio tour.

Alamo Exhibit Entry

Upgrade your free church tour with the "The Alamo: A Story Bigger Than Texas" Exhibit, showcasing the 300 year history of the site through highlights from the Alamo and Phil Collins Texana Collections. This ticket can only be purchased online with a free timed entry ticket to the church, so be sure to first reserve your church ticket and then add Alamo Exhibit. Entry is already included with the audio tour.

Live oak tree in Convento Courtyard at night illuminated with white string lights

Alamo Lights

Celebrate the holidays at the Alamo! Join us after hours from November 25 through January 2 to walk the beautiful Alamo grounds, decorated with festive lights throughout that illuminate the gardens. In addition to the site's majestic trees wrapped with breathtaking lights this holiday season, the Alamo gardens will feature the larger-than-life light-decorated figures of Alamo Defenders and a few other surprises!

Alamo Collections Center

Coming soon! Experience the Collector's Journey in a state-of-the-art curatorial environment dedicated to preservation, opening to the public on Friday, March 3, 2023! View the Phil Collins Collection, explore artifacts from the Donald and Louise Yena Spanish Colonial Collection, engage with interactive exhibits, and more!

Tour guide with a group of visitors outside of Alamo Church

Alamo Private Tour

Reserve a private guided tour for your group of 15 to 60 people during normal business hours. An experienced Alamo history interpreter will walk you through Alamo Plaza, revealing the story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo and taking you to key battlefield locations that are today hidden under San Antonio's streets. Includes entry to the Alamo Church and Alamo Exhibit.

Visitors looking at an exhibit inside of Alamo Church

After Hours Private Tour

Create a private after hours tour experience for a group of friends, family, or co-workers. The after-hours tour offers an unforgettable experience for out-of-town guests, corporate groups, private ceremonies and receptions, and more. After hours tours are similar to private tours, but take place at 5:30 p.m. or later when the Alamo is closed to the public.

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Private Events

Create an experience bigger than Texas! The Alamo has venues with indoor/outdoor spaces to accommodate a range of gatherings including weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate and social events as well as military ceremonies.

Two living historians firing muskets on Alamo Street in front of a crowd

Musket Firing Demonstration

Take in the sights and sounds of a musket firing demonstration, sponsored by Virgil Rosser, First Vice President - Investment Officer, Wells Fargo Advisors. Learn all about the main weapon used at the Battle of Alamo, the flintlock musket. This 15-minute presentation covers the history and use of flintlock firearms, a quick tutorial on how to fire, and live firings done by the Alamo Living History staff.

Visitors seated on benches watching an educational film at the Alamo

Alamo Film

Enjoy some time in the shade and view the Crossroads of History, a 17-minute film that covers 300 years of history at the Alamo. This educational film is free of charge and is shown in both the Long Barrack and Alamo Hall Patio continuously throughout the day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. everyday.

Visitors listen to an Alamo History Talk in Cavalry Courtyard

A Line in the Sand™ History Talk

Led by Alamo History Interpreters, this 15-minute A Line in the Sand™ History Talk explores the heroes and events that have made the story of the Alamo captivating for generations of Texans and visitors. The talk takes a deep dive into the history of the Texas Revolution and describes the events leading up to the Battle of the Alamo.

Image of Alamo Church in dim, early morning hours

Alamo Church Virtual Tour

Virtually step into the Alamo Church to discover more about the historic site and immerse yourself in Texas history. This tour consists of over one hundred crystal clear 4K resolution scans of the interior and exterior of the iconic Alamo Church, allowing digital visitors from around the globe to view and learn more about the Shrine of Texas Liberty.

Alamo Plaza Live Cam

See a live view of Alamo Plaza 24/7. The camera is located on the second floor of the historic Crockett Building, directly across the street from Alamo Plaza. This building is future home of the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum.