WEBB COUNTY HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Take
a ride aboard a turn-of-the-century trolley that visits the historic districts
of Laredo. Beginning at the historic heart of Laredo, San Agustin Plaza,
this two-hour tour showcases the REPUBLIC OF THE RIO GRANDE®
Museum, the Old Mercado downtown area, the Victorian-era St. Peter's district,
and the in-progress restoration of old Ft. McIntosh. Stops include San
Agustin Cathedral, a beautifully restored Victorian mansion in the St. Peter's
district. Optional stops are the Laredo Center for the Arts which host changing
exhibits with border art as well as visiting international artist, and the
fully restored 1909 Webb County Courthouse designed by noted Texas architect
Alfred Giles.
All Heritage Tours are conducted in English or Spanish. This is a unique way of getting to know the history and architectural heritage of this 249 year-old city that has lived under seven flags.
All tours start and finish at the REPUBLIC OF THE RIO GRANDE® Museum at 1005 Zaragoza St., next door to La Posada Hotel/Suites on San Agustin Plaza.
Fees and Schedules
Tours run from Tuesday through Saturday between 9am and 2pm
by appointment only.
Adults: $10
Children under 12 and students with a valid ID: $5
Discounts apply to senior citizens and groups of 20 or more.
Reservations with 24-hour advance notice are required. A minimum deposit of 50% required for large groups. A minimum of ten passengers per tour required. Scheduled stops are subject to change.
For reservations call Ana Silva at the Webb County Heritage Foundation at (956) 727-0977 or email asilva@webbheritage.com.