San Antonio

15 Best River Walk Cruises

The River Walk by barge: narrated loops under the cypress and bridges, evening runs when the lights take over and the city’s living room from its proper level. The river made San Antonio; the cruise is the thirty-five-minute thesis.

1.San Antonio: River Walk Cruise Ticket

Discover San Antonio's charm on a scenic 35-minute River Walk cruise with expert guides, stunning views, and authentic sights—ideal for all visitors.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Very fun and informative open barge ride through a portion of the San Antonio River with the River Walk on both sides. Our guide Stewart was funny and personable and knew his stuff.”

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3.San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise

Explore San Antonio's top sights on a 4-hour guided tour including the Alamo, Mission San José, Tower of the Americas, and a scenic River Walk cruise.

★ 4.6

“Tour was fantastic! We thought it would be constricted by the government shut down but turned out to be an even better than expected experience. Each stop was filled with interesting history and spectacular views.”

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4.San Antonio: Premium Night Driving Tour with River Cruise

Discover San Antonio at night with a guided tour including Tower of the Americas, River Walk cruise, and illuminated city sights—all in just 3 hours.

★ 4.7

“Sasha was great. Very flexible and thorough with coordinating the activities. She explained the history very clearly and interacted with everyone in the group real well. Thank you Sasha”

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5.San Antonio Small Group Walking Tour with Riverwalk Boat Cruise

Discover San Antonio on a small-group walking tour with a river cruise, historic landmarks, and panoramic views at the Tower of the Americas for authentic sightseeing.

★ 4.5

“Nancy was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable. Very well organized and paced. Was kept updated well by tripshepard.”

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6.San Antonio Trolley and Go Rio Riverwalk Cruise Combo

Discover San Antonio with this 2-day trolley and river cruise combo. Explore 12 stops, enjoy a narrated river cruise, and see the city's highlights at your pace.

★ 4.5

“We had a lovely time on the trolley & the Go Rio Barge ride. Natalia & Alfonso where our trolley drivers. They were full of excellent information & history about the city. Nick was our goRio captain. He was humorous & had great knowledge about…”

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10.Outdoor Escape Room in San Antonio – the River Walk

Discover San Antonio's River Walk through a 2-hour outdoor escape adventure, combining puzzles, clues, and city exploring for a unique urban experience.

★ 4.0

“My wife and our two teen daughters (19 and 15) really enjoyed the escape game. We’re escape room enthusiasts (having completed at least 15 rooms), and we were visiting from Philadelphia. This game felt very similar in spirit to a high-quality escape room experience. It…”

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11.San Antonio Riverwalk Tour with Cruise

Discover San Antonio's highlights on this engaging tour, including a guided walk, historic sites, vibrant La Villita, and a scenic river cruise for just $49.

★ 5.0

“Sasha had some really interesting facts as we walked through the Alamo. We then proceeded to go on the Riverwalk. She shared all the good restaurants, took pictures of us and helped us make good memories. The boat ride was beautiful and an awesome experience.”

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12.Private Downtown San Antonio and The River Walk Secret Food Tour

Discover San Antonio’s culinary secrets on a private 3-hour tour through downtown, sampling authentic Tex-Mex, handmade treats, and exploring historic landmarks.

★ 5.0

“Excellent food and walk. We would prefer that the guide is able to enjoy our bites with us. It is very odd as to be eating and the guy not able to. Private is awesome.”

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14.San Antonio Night Sightseeing Tour+Riverwalk Boat Cruise & Tower

Discover San Antonio at night with this 3-hour tour featuring panoramic views from the Tower of the Americas, a scenic River Walk cruise, and downtown sights.

★ 4.0

“Friendly family fun experience. The guide was very talkative and welcoming. I would recommend this tour if you want to save time going places.”

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15.San Antonio Riverwalk Tour With Go Rio River Cruise

Discover San Antonio’s highlights with a guided tour starting at The Alamo, exploring La Villita, and cruising the River Walk—authentic sights and stories await.

★ 4.4

“My daughters and I enjoyed the tour. Sasha was very knowledgeable about the Alamo and gave us some great recommendations for restaurants, ice cream and an 80s club.”

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