San Antonio River Walk Food Tour: Donuts & Sweet Treats

Taste your way through San Antonio's history on foot

A guided walking tour of downtown San Antonio and the River Walk where you sample donuts, traditional Mexican baked goods, and gelato at local stops while learning about the city's Spanish colonial roots and landmarks. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours with a live English-speaking guide. Children from age 2 are welcome, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. San Antonio River Walk30m
2. Buckhorn Saloon & Museum15m

San Antonio sweet treats and sightseeing

• Try seasonal donuts and pastries
• Walk along the River Walk
• Visit Voodoo Doughnuts
• Stop at Buckhorn Museum
• Enjoy gelato or ice cream

The experience

The tour starts with seasonal donuts and pastries at an air-conditioned stop, then moves into the heart of downtown. You'll walk the San Antonio River Walk, the city's defining landmark, and hear how it shaped the area's history and culture. Along the way, stops at Voodoo Doughnuts and the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum break up the route, each one a chance to taste something new or step into a piece of local character. The guide weaves in stories of the city's Spanish and Texan heritage as you move through historic architecture and lively public spaces.

The walk ends with gelato or ice cream back on the River Walk, where you can linger if the day allows. You'll pick up insider tips on other places to eat and explore, and there's time to capture photos at scenic spots along the route. The pace is leisurely (this is a food tour, not a sprint), so you're not racing between stops.

What’s included

• Guided walk through downtown San Antonio and the San Antonio River Walk.
• seasonal donuts and pastries at the first stop.
• fanciful doughnuts at Voodoo Doughnuts.
• a brief visit to the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum.
• gelato or ice cream at the final stop.
• stories about the city's Spanish colonial heritage and local landmarks.
• insider tips on dining and attractions.
• memorable photo opportunities along the scenic route.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (2 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Underground Donut Tour

Is this one for you?At 1.5 to 2 hours, this tour fits easily into a morning or afternoon and leaves the rest of your day open for other neighborhoods or museums. If you want to taste your way through the city without committing a full day, this is the shape for it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do we taste on this tour?

You'll sample seasonal donuts and pastries at the first stop, fanciful creations at Voodoo Doughnuts, and finish with gelato or ice cream. Traditional Mexican baked treats are featured throughout, though the specific items vary by day.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers downtown and the River Walk on foot over 1.5 to 2 hours. The pace is relaxed, with stops built in, and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What is the Buckhorn Museum stop like?

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is a quick pop-in during the tour: a fun local spot where you can browse and pick up souvenirs if you'd like, either on the tour or on a return visit later.

Will the guide share information about San Antonio's history?

Yes. Your guide will tell stories about the city's founding, its Spanish colonial roots, and the landmarks that shaped its identity as you walk through downtown and along the River Walk.