Meet Your Certified San Antonio Tour Guide: Deborah Lund

History in Her Blood

San Antonio isn’t just where Deborah Lund lives; it’s where her story begins as she embraces her role as a tour guide. Her ancestors were among the Canary Islanders who built this city, and her family has been tied to San Antonio’s history for generations. Growing up surrounded by stories—some true, some not—she made it her mission to separate fact from fiction, especially during her historical tours in San Antonio.

Legacy of Storytelling

With over 12 years of experience as a Deborah Lund tour guide at The Alamo and the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, Deborah has dedicated her career to exploring San Antonio history, questioning the narratives we’ve been told, and uncovering the stories that often get left out. As a professional tour guide, she is also a member of the San Antonio Conservation Society and the NIOSA Commission, actively volunteering in historic preservation. If there’s a historical site in San Antonio, chances are she’s been involved in protecting it.

True Experience

What really matters is that Deborah Lund, a knowledgeable tour guide, doesn’t offer scripted tours. Instead, she shares authentic San Antonio history. There’s no Hollywood fluff or myths passed off as facts. She meticulously researches every detail, ensuring that what you hear during her historical tours in San Antonio is the truth—the good, the bad, and everything in between.

A Family Rooted in History

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Deborah’s passion is history and it runs in the family.

Her daughter is a history major and educator at UTSA, continuing the family legacy of bringing the past to life through engaging historical tours in San Antonio. Her other daughter is a software tech with a deep love for our National Parks, blending innovation with a respect for preservation. And then there’s her granddaughter, Journey Castillo, who at just 3 years old became the youngest person ever to visit all 63 U.S. National Parks, making headlines in People Magazine and even receiving a mention on Saturday Night Live.

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What to Expect on a Tour

Experience a genuine conversation rather than a rehearsed script with Deborah Lund, your expert tour guide. Enjoy personalized historical tours in San Antonio based on your interests and curiosities. Discover captivating stories about San Antonio history that you won’t find in traditional history books.

If you’re seeking a history tour that challenges your perceptions and expands your knowledge, book a walk with Deborah Lund today.

Let’s dive into San Antonio’s rich history together.

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