Thinking about visiting San Antonio, making your must-visit list, and seeing the final price of it all – SCARY! With the San Antonio CityPASS, you can save up to 35% on entrance fees to popular museums and attractions around the city. In this post, I’ll be sharing everything you need to know about obtaining and using your San Antonio CityPASS!

What is CityPASS?

CityPASS is your golden ticket to the best attractions a city has to offer, all bundled up in a neat, cost-effective package. It’s a mobile pass that gives you access to multiple attractions just by showing your pass. For those looking to make the most out of their travel budget, this is an easy way to save money and not have to hassle with individual entrance fees for each attraction.

There are CityPASSes available across the U.S.A. in multiple major tourist cities, the San Antonio CityPASS is just one of the options!

What’s Included in the San Antonio Texas CityPASS?

Let’s break down the tourist attractions that come with the San Antonio Texas CityPASS. The pass only allows you one-time entrance to FOUR of the below-listed attractions. If you want to visit more than four, I advise you to use the pass for the most expensive options and pay for the others.

1. San Antonio Museum of Art

Travel the world at the San Antonio Museum of Art. SAMA’s collections include ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art, Asian art, and contemporary art. The Latin American art wing includes the largest collection of popular art in the US!

2. Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises

GO Rio River Cruises offers you the best way to discover what makes the river the soul of the city. Embark, explore, and escape on one of our colorful barges while getting intimately connected with San Antonio’s rich history and colorful culture. The tours are narrated and last about 35 minutes.

3. San Antonio Zoo

The San Antonio Zoo is a jungle of excitement, perfect for creating lasting memories with your loved ones. This family-friendly park offers a chance to feed giraffes, ride a carousel, and visit with lions, tigers, and bears!

4. San Antonio Botanical Garden

The San Antonio Botanical Garden is a museum of plants, a tranquil escape, a living classroom, a research conservation facility, and an entertainment venue. From classes to special events to world-class exhibitions to new plants, life is always in full bloom at the Garden!

5. The DoSeum

For those traveling with little ones, The DoSeum is a haven that blends education with entertainment. As a discovery museum, learning is hands-on and exhibits are all interactive encouraging your children to explore and be creative.

6. Tower of the Americas

Standing at 750ft tall, the Tower of The Americas provides visitors with the best view of downtown San Antonio. You can enjoy full panoramic views from the observation deck at the top of the building. If you’re looking for fine dining, you can also make a reservation at the revolving Chart House Restaurant to enjoy a spectacular city view while you dine.

*dinner reservations are not included in the CityPASS.

Insider Advice: DO NOT PARK at the Tower of the Americas parking lot. It’s overpriced (flat fee of $20) and there are plenty of options within a 5-minute walk of that parking lot that will save you $$$. I chose to park at the Hemisfair Garage, which was about a 5-minute walk away from the tower. The first 30 minutes are free and it’s $2.00/hour after with a max fee of $18.

7. The Witte Museum

The Witte Museum blends nature, science, and culture through educational sessions and installations at the museum. It’s San Antonio’s most visited museum with hundreds of thousands of visitors per year!

Why CityPASS Is A Great Option for All Travelers

1. Cost Efficiency

When visiting new cities, entrance fees for parks, museums, and attractions can add up quickly. The CityPASS educates me on the top attractions in the city and allows me to select the top ones I want to visit at a discounted price.

2. Hassle-Free Planning

Purchasing a CityPASS online allows me to already have tickets ready for museums and attractions when I arrive. Knowing what attractions I want to visit before I arrive allows me to plan the best route and transportation to get to them all as well.

3. Flexibility

The CityPASS provides a solid list of attractions for you to choose from and the flexibility to go at your own pace. Once you use your pass, you have 9 days to visit four of the attractions on the list. You can visit all 4 in one day or spread them out. If one of the attractions you wanted to visit is closed or you decide against it, you can still visit one of the other attractions on the CityPASS list without loosing out on any money.

How to Get Your San Antonio Texas CityPASS

Securing your CityPASS is easy-peasy! Follow the steps below to secure your pass when you’re ready to visit San Antonio. After purchase, the pass must be used within 120 days of purchase and once activated, it is valid for 9 days.

1. Visit CityPASS.com (destination San Antonio)
2. Select the number of tickets you want to purchase (for adults or children) and “Go to Checkout”.
3. Receive your digital CityPASS via email.
4. Visit any four of the above options, show your digital pass, and enjoy!

Save Even More Money

Purchasing the CityPASS will save you money, but doing it through apps will save you even more money. Here are some ways to save money, choose whatever works for you!

1. Sign up for Rakuten – if you haven’t already!
   • If you sign up using my referral code, and make a purchase within 90 days, you’ll get a $30 reward!
   • Once on Rakuten, purchase the CityPASS through Groupon and get an additional 2-6% cashback on your order.
2. Use a Capital One Credit Card
   • If you don’t have a Capital One card, sign up using my referral code!
   • Once you have a Capital One card, you’ll have access to Capital One Offers which provides 2-4% cashback on purchases at Groupon.
3. Purchase through Groupon. Sometimes Groupon will offer a discount on CityPASSes, can’t hurt to look.

Final Thoughts – Is the CityPASS worth it?

As a budget-conscious traveler, the [San Antonio Texas City Pass] has become my not-so-secret weapon for unlocking the city’s treasures without burning a hole in my pocket. Whether you want to learn about the history of San Antonio on a river cruise, marvel at wildlife in the zoo, relax in the botanical gardens, or immerse yourself in art and culture, CityPASS has you covered.

Grab your San Antonio Texas CityPASS and explore one of the most visited cities in all of Texas.