Amigo Free Walking Tours San Antonio — Local services in San Antonio

Brent from Amigo Walking Tours opened a door into the past, guiding us through the Alameda Theatre like it was some sort of beautiful, forgotten dream. We started at Sojourn Trading Co., a quick drink setting the tone—casual, friendly, and completely unpretentious.

Outside, Brent walked us through the history of the theatre’s creation, the families and craftsmen who built something meant to dazzle. He described the marquee when it was lit, drawing crowds like moths to a flame.

Stepping inside was a slow reveal. In the room before the seating area, the entry walls were covered in tile work that had somehow held on to its beauty through the decades. We were able to imagine the mirrors that the room once had, and the plans to install them back in. But the real magic happened deeper inside.

We found ourselves standing where the front row would have been, staring up at murals painted to feel larger than life. Brent hit them with a black light, and suddenly, they weren’t just art anymore—they were scenes coming alive, colors and shapes glowing like embers. I’ve never seen anything like it.

He led us to the stage next, letting us hear the acoustics bounce around the room like voices that never fully left. He showed us video clips of actors and musicians from the ‘50s who made that stage their own. And then he pointed out where Henry B. Gonzalez once worked, his office tucked into this place’s history like a heartbeat.

But the part that stuck with me most was the moment my wife realized her parents had likely stood in this same room, back in the ‘70s, when they were young and figuring out their own story. It felt like we were borrowing their memories for a moment.

Brent doesn’t just give you facts—he gives you a chance to feel what this place once meant to so many. His tour is layered, emotional, and something you’ll want to experience...

This tour guide was simply EXCELLENT! I was worried at first because his tour is advertised as free but went with my gut that he must be good... allowing us to set his wage. I am so glad I did! Our family has enjoyed tours all over Rome, Sorrento, New Orleans, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, but Brent ranks as one of our favorite so far. He was thorough in his history, organized in his delivery, and stories were flavored with light humor and a bit of fun dramatization. It is clear he is passionate about his city, his country, and his work. (He voiced a sincere thank you to everyone in uniform that passed by) Brent gave an understandable synopsis of the complicated history of the battle of the Alamo and brought us listeners up to speed with the current city struggle about the rebuilding of the Alamo wall. The 2 hrs of walking was leisure with plenty of spots, even shaded, to rest as he shared the details of each location. This would be totally do-able with strollers and for walking children and adults, though teens and older are who would most enjoy this information. The timing of our tour was perfect, 4-6, so we left our tour to enjoy a wonderful dinner on the riverwalk. The tour is free, but let's not take that for granted. He is well worth a generous fair wage donation/tip/income at the end. I am so thankful I was prepared with cash on hand. This is the kind of guide our group would love to have for all trips. This was so good, we are now scheduled to take his King Williams district tour later this month. By the way, we live here~ and still appreciated the new...

You know, sometimes you read about a tour and you start to build up this picture in your mind of what it will be like – what stories you'll hear, what you'll see, what you might learn, and even how you might feel when it's all over.

Then there are those times when you walk into a tour with absolutely no preconceived notions, just a completely open mind, which is exactly how I approached this Alameda Exclusive 2 1/2 hour tour for members and guests of the Professional Tour Guide Association.

And being that open, I was truly fascinated to learn about how the Lucesse family first got into business and how that eventually led to their significant investment in creating The Alameda Theater. Brent guided us through the theater, sharing a tapestry of stories as captivating as the Black Light Murals and the movie clips we were shown. I walked away from the experience feeling genuinely moved, changed in perspective, and deeply grateful that our unique city, which once boasted the grandest Mexican Theater in the United States, has been saved. With continued fundraising and support, we're all hoping it will be ready to open its doors to the public, hopefully by 2026. Please don't miss this tour, Brent is passionate 5star story teller you will cheer on with thanks, smiles and appreciation we still have the...