TEXAS: San Antonio Street Photography Tour
TOUR FOCUS
PHOTOGRAPHY
SCHEDULED TOURS
TRIP LEADERS
TOUR COST
From: $165 (See details)
Cost is per person, double occupancy from San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
GROUP SIZE
2-10 Participants
AVAILABILITY
October 26th, 2024: 10 SPACES AVAILABLE
December 28th, 2024: 10 SPACES AVAILABLE
PRIVATE TOUR OPTION
This tour is available as a private trip for any size group. The tour cost will vary with the number of people and any custom requests.
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Highlights of TEXAS: San Antonio Street Photography Tour
Description of TEXAS: San Antonio Street Photography Tour
There is no denying it, San Antonio, Texas’s oldest city is one of the most beautiful and photogenic cities in the country. From the Alamo to Riverwalk the locations in the heart of the city are endless. Not only is it full of old beautiful buildings but the rich culture lends to a plethora of photographic opportunities. These one day workshops are one that can be done with your cell phone alone or a mirrorless or DSLR Camera. However you want to capture the magic of the city is up to you.
*Note: Each tour is one day only and is set during events in the city including the Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebration and the holiday season.
Length of Tour
1 Day
Brief Itinerary
Photograph around Riverwalk area from the Tower of the Americas, to Alamo Square to the Pearl Market, and to the Japanese Tea Garden.
Detailed Itinerary
We will begin our tour at the Henry B. González Convention Center one hour before sunrise. Once the group is gathered together we will head towards the Riverwalk to photograph the predawn twinkling lights hanging in the trees above the river. As we make our way along the river you will notice the reflections in the water of the colorful lights and umbrellas from the riverside restaurants. As the sun begins to rise we will head towards the Alamo, photographing the many historical buildings along the way. During the early morning hour it is the best time to get unobstructed views of the buildings.
After grabbing a quick morning snack, we will head to the La Villa. Located on the south bank of the San Antonio River, La Villita was San Antonio’s first neighborhood. It was originally a settlement of primitive huts for the Spanish soldiers stationed at the Mission San Antonio Valero (the Alamo). This area offers a rich cultural perceptive to the city.
As we make our way back to the Riverwalk we will enjoy a morning river cruise. This informative boat tour will allow you unique ways to photograph the city.
Once our river cruise has concluded we will head towards the Historic Pearl Market, where vendors await weekend visitors with food and crafts. This is a great place to get some interesting close up images of stalls and people.
While in the Pearl Market, we will stop at a local Tex-Mex restaurant for lunch, during which we will discuss any photographic challenges and successes we have had thus far.
After lunch we will walk through Brackenridge Park on our way to the Japanese Tea Garden.
In the afternoon we will make our way back along the river seeing how the light has changed from morning to afternoon, capturing images of the art and nature along the river.
We will conclude our tour at the Tower of the Americas. The courtyard provides beautiful views of the 750ft Tower.
Cost
Cost is $165 per person, based upon double occupancy, from San Antonio International Airport (Airport code SAT.
This trip ends in same as arrival city (Airport code ).
Not included in the price are:
-Parking (if you need it) – $15
Single Supplement
If a single hotel room is preferred, or we are unable to find a suitable roommate for you, a single supplement fee of will be assessed.
NOTE: For boat-based tours, see pricing options for single cabins. Single cabin cost includes the single hotel cost above.
Minimum Number
If fewer than the minimum number of required participants are registered, we may still be able to run the trip by adding a small-group supplement fee, per person, determined by the number of participants registered.
Deposit Requirements
A $165 deposit per person is required to hold each space on this tour. Deposit may be made online by clicking the "Book Your Trip Now" button and using any credit card. If you prefer, you may call us at 888-875-9453 to pay by phone. You may also mail us a check, however, remember that all space is held on a first come-first served basis as deposits are received.
How to Book
In order to hold your space, click the "Book Your Trip Now" button above and complete the deposit process, including payment of the deposit through our Paypal portal using ANY CREDIT CARD. Upon completion of deposit, please visit our secure, online CLIENT INFORMATION FORM to complete your registration.
Final Payment
For all land-based tours: full payment by check is due 120 days prior to the departure date.
For all boat-based adventure cruises of 7-days or longer: full payment by check is required 180 days prior to departure.
NOTE: If you prefer to use credit card for final payment, a 3% fee may be added to cover the credit card merchant fees we incur.
This workshop does not provide hotel accommodations
Activity Level Rating: 2 (Note: 1 is easy and 5 is difficult)
We will be walking at a slow pace on paved sidewalks for up to four miles.
- Macro Lens
- Wide angle lens
- Cell Phone
- Tripod
Participants will need to provide their own transportation to and from the Riverwalk area.
A River Cruise ticket is included in the price of the workshop.
Purchasing Flights
Do not purchase your flights until the trip has been confirmed to go.
Detailed Trip Information
Upon notification that final payment is due (120 days prior to departure for land based tours / 180 days for boat based tours), you will receive a trip package of detailed information for your tour.
Any additional information about the trip, including lodgings, contacts, participants, meeting locations, etc., will sent about 2 weeks prior to the trip departure, or after final payment is received for late registrants.
Travel Insurance
As with all tours, we recommend purchasing Travel Insurance to help cover your investment, for covered reasons. Please see our section on Travel Insurance.
Passport & Visa
US Citizens may require a visa to enter certain foreign countries. See above for any required visa information.
Participants arriving to the USA from a foreign country may need to get a travel visa to enter the United States. Be sure to check the requirements for your country of origin.
Itinerary Changes
The trip itinerary is developed many months ahead of time. Occasionally, despite our best planning, changes may occur during the trip, or we may be forced to alter our plans. Changes may occur because of weather, road conditions, safety concerns or other circumstances. In these situations, it is the leader(s) responsibility to carefully consider and implement appropriate alternatives. Any additional costs incurred because of changes will be the responsibility of each individual participant. Refunds will not be issued as a result of itinerary changes.
