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River Walk cruise guides

Everything people ask before a boat ride on the San Antonio River Walk: what a GO RIO ticket costs, when to ride at night, which tour with a cruise to pick, riding with kids, the holiday lights, and fitting in the Alamo.

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Popular River Walk cruise tours

Booked through Viator, with the boat ticket included and Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every tour here.

River Walk Walking Tour with GO RIO Cruise Lowest price ★ 4.91.5 hours77 reviewsFree cancellation

River Walk Walking Tour with GO RIO Cruise
Walking tourBoat ticketLa Villita

A short guided walk past the Alamo and through La Villita, then your guide hands over GO RIO tickets for the 35-minute narrated cruise.

What's included
  • About 1.5 hours, starting at the Emily Morgan Hotel, 705 E Houston St
  • Guided walk through La Villita with the Alamo as a pass-by
  • GO RIO narrated cruise ticket, handed over at 706 E River Walk
  • Twenty guests at most
  • Not included: tips
From$69per person Reserve
Premium City Tour with the Alamo and River Walk Cruise Most booked ★ 4.84 hours1,229 reviewsFree cancellation

Premium City Tour with the Alamo and River Walk Cruise
Hotel pickupSeven guests maxTower deck

The most reviewed San Antonio tour with a boat ride: Mission San José, the Alamo, the Tower of the Americas deck and the GO RIO cruise, in a small van.

What's included
  • About four hours with pickup and drop-off in downtown San Antonio
  • Narrated GO RIO river cruise and the Tower of the Americas deck, both included
  • Stops at Mission San José and the Alamo with a local guide
  • Seven guests at most, child rate from 5 to 12
  • Not included: tips
From$159per person Reserve
Night Driving Tour with River Walk Boat Cruise After dark ★ 4.64 hours337 reviewsFree cancellation

Night Driving Tour with River Walk Boat Cruise
Night cruiseLight showTower deck

San Antonio lit up: the Tower of the Americas at night, the Alamo, the Pearl, the San Fernando Cathedral light show and a cruise under the lights.

What's included
  • About four hours from 7 pm, pickup and drop-off downtown
  • Narrated GO RIO river cruise and the Tower of the Americas deck
  • The Alamo from outside, the Pearl and the cathedral light show
  • Seven guests at most, child rate from 5 to 12
  • Not included: tips
From$139per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Mission San José, the Alamo, the Tower deck and the GO RIO cruise, with downtown hotel pickup.

Check dates for the premium city tour with cruise