San Antonio Riverwalk Tour with Cruise: Walking & Boat

You walk the cobblestone streets of La Villita, then float the River Walk by boat in a single afternoon.

A guided walking tour of San Antonio starting at the Emily Morgan Hotel, passing the Alamo grounds, and exploring La Villita Historic Arts Village before a 35-minute River Walk boat cruise. Your local guide narrates the city's history in English as you move through downtown on foot and water, ending at the boat dock where you're free to explore on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Alamopassing by
2. La Villita Historic Arts Village20m

San Antonio walking and river cruise

• Meet at Emily Morgan Hotel
• Pass by the Alamo with guide
• Explore La Villita Historic Arts Village
• Take 35-minute Go Rio River Cruise

The experience

The tour begins at the historic Emily Morgan Hotel, a Gothic Revival building steps from the Alamo in downtown San Antonio. Your guide meets you there and walks you through the heart of the city, passing the Alamo grounds while sharing stories about the 1836 battle and Texas independence. The walking portion takes you down to La Villita Historic Arts Village, one of San Antonio's oldest neighbourhoods, where cobblestone streets wind past art galleries, local crafts shops, and boutiques that reflect the area's vibrant cultural history.

The boat cruise is the centerpiece: a 35-minute narrated float down the River Walk that carries you past historic sites like the Old Mill Crossing and landmarks you've just seen from street level, now framed by the water. You sit back while the guide points out how the river shaped the city and connects the neighbourhoods you walked through. The boat returns you to the dock, and from there you're on your own to continue exploring San Antonio's restaurants, shops and attractions at your own pace.

The tour works for all fitness levels and suits anyone who wants to see the city's key sites without arranging transport between them. Public transportation is nearby if you need it. Alamo admission is not included in this option but can be added at checkout if you want to walk inside the mission itself.

What’s included

• Fully narrated guided walking tour through downtown San Antonio.
• pass-by view of the Alamo grounds with historical context from your guide.
• guided exploration of La Villita Historic Arts Village with its galleries and boutiques.
• GO RIO boat cruise admission and 35-minute narrated float along the River Walk.

Options for this experience

3 options

Boat cruise onlyGuide in English · 09:00, 11:00, 14:30 and 16:30Boat cruise only option: a 1.5-hour boat cruise plus a guided walking tour that takes in the Alamo and several of San Antonio's most iconic sights.

Walking tour of the best of San AntonioGuide in English · 09:00 and 14:00Upgrade to the best of San Antonio: raise your visit to a new level with admission to The Alamo, a Go Rio River Cruise, and entry to the Tower of the Americas.

Driving tour of San AntonioGuide in English · 09:00 and 14:00Driving tour upgrade: hotel pick-up and drop-off at no cost, plus luxury transportation to The Alamo, the GO RIO Cruise, and The Tower.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by See Sight Tours USA

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see San Antonio's main neighbourhoods and landmarks in one outing without switching between different transport options. The walking and boat combination covers the city's geography and history in a single afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

How long is the boat cruise part of the tour?

The GO RIO boat cruise lasts 35 minutes and covers the River Walk from downtown through historic sites like the Old Mill Crossing, with your guide narrating the landmarks and history along the way.

What is La Villita Historic Arts Village like?

La Villita is one of San Antonio's oldest neighbourhoods, built on cobblestone streets lined with art galleries, local craft shops, and boutiques that showcase the area's cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene.

Do I get to go inside the Alamo?

The tour passes the Alamo grounds and your guide shares its history, but entry inside the mission is not included. You can add Alamo admission as an optional upgrade at checkout if you want to explore the interior.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at the historic Emily Morgan Hotel, a Gothic Revival landmark in downtown San Antonio steps from the Alamo, and ends at the River Walk boat dock where you're free to continue exploring on your own.

Is a guide included?

Yes, a live local guide in English leads the walking portion and narrates the boat cruise, sharing stories about San Antonio's history and the city's landmarks as you move through downtown and along the River Walk.