3-Day Itinerary

San Antonio, TX

River Walk, history, Tex-Mex

Best time: October – April (avoid summer heat)
Budget: ~$165/day (Budget)

San Antonio blends deep Texas history with a vibrant food scene centered around the iconic River Walk. Three days is the sweet spot — enough to hit the Alamo, eat your weight in breakfast tacos, and still catch a sunset from the Pearl District.

Your budget
Budget Mid-Range Splurge

Budget Daily Budget

Estimated cost per person, per day

Hotel $85
Food $55
Activities $10
Transport $15
Total per day
$165
3 days = ~$495 total

Your San Antonio itinerary

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Day 1: River Walk & Downtown

8:30 AM $12
🍽️Breakfast at La Panadería
301 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Mexican bakery with incredible pan dulce and chilaquiles. Get the conchas.

10:00 AM Free
📍The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

Free to enter. Guided tours available. Arrive early to beat the crowds.

12:00 PM Free
🚶River Walk Stroll
San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78205

Walk the full 2.5-mile loop along the river. Window shop, people watch, grab a drink.

1:00 PM $14
🍽️Lunch at Mi Tierra Café
218 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207

A San Antonio institution since 1941. Giant portions, festive decor, open 24 hours.

3:00 PM Free
📍San Fernando Cathedral
115 W Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

Oldest cathedral in Texas. Free light show projected on the facade on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

6:30 PM $25
🍽️Dinner at Boudro's on the Riverwalk
421 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Tableside guacamole is the move. Prime spot for River Walk sunset dining.

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Day 2: Pearl District & Missions

8:00 AM $14
🍽️Breakfast at The Granary 'Cue & Brew
602 Avenue A, San Antonio, TX 78215

Craft coffee and smoked brisket breakfast tacos in the Pearl District.

9:30 AM Free
🚶Pearl Farmers Market (Sat only) or Pearl District Walk
312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

Saturday market is packed with local vendors. Weekdays, explore the shops and galleries.

11:30 AM Free
📍Mission San José
6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

The "Queen of the Missions." UNESCO World Heritage Site. Free entry, stunning architecture.

1:00 PM $10
🍽️Lunch at Garcia's Mexican Food
1842 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

No-frills, family-run spot with some of the best puffy tacos in the city.

3:00 PM $10
📍San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215

Impressive collection spanning 5,000 years. Tuesday is half-price admission.

7:00 PM $30
🍽️Dinner at Cured at Pearl
306 Pearl Pkwy #101, San Antonio, TX 78215

Charcuterie-focused fine dining. Reserve ahead. The bone marrow is legendary.

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Day 3: King William & Market Square

9:00 AM $12
🍽️Breakfast at Guenther House
205 E Guenther St, San Antonio, TX 78204

Historic home turned restaurant. Famous waffles and biscuits.

10:30 AM Free
🚶King William Historic District Walk
King William St, San Antonio, TX 78204

Beautiful Victorian homes along tree-lined streets. Free self-guided walking tour.

12:30 PM $10
🚶Market Square (El Mercado)
514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207

Largest Mexican market in the US. Shop for souvenirs, folk art, and spices.

2:00 PM $14
🍽️Lunch at Rosario's
910 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210

Interior Mexican cuisine with a great patio. The enchiladas verdes are perfect.

4:00 PM Free
📍Japanese Tea Garden
3853 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212

Free botanical garden with waterfalls, koi ponds, and shaded walkways. Beautiful for photos.

7:00 PM $20
🍽️Farewell Dinner at The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Longest bar in Texas, right on the River Walk. Great cocktails and upscale pub food.

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