Walking Tour Along the San Antonio Riverwalk And Around Downtown

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

From the first step of your guided adventure, I will share fascinating stories about the history, culture, architecture, and personalities of San Antonio, including the back story of the Riverwalk, a hotel that was towed through the city streets, another that had the rooms lifted up and stacked on top of each other, and I'll share what happened during the siege and battle of the Alamo in 1836. There's the Tower of the Americas, San Fernando Cathedral, our Lovelock Bridge, the most haunted hotel in San Antonio, the quaint Arneson River Theater, and Marriage Island, where over 300 couples tie the knot annually. Take your photo on the famous Selina Bridge. Hear how Johnny Cash, Rudolph Valentino, Carol Burnett, Phil Collins, Babe Ruth, Davy Crockett, and Queen Elizabeth II are all connected to the city. I'll gladly answer your questions, leaving you with many memorable stories to share...PLUS...it's a great way to get in your "steps" Remember...every step forward is a step back in time !

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

There are small arch bridges and some staircases to climb

Walkers should expect a 3 hour tour

I do not offer a tour inside the Alamo, however, I will give you information so you can meet one of the Alamo Tour Guides

I recommend that you not only bring water, but sunscreen, a hat and good walking shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water

What To Expect

The Alamo

Hear the story of the siege and battle of the Alamo, what happened, and why we remember it today. You will be standing in front of this world-famous National Historic Landmark. This is not a tour through the Alamo.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Tower Of The Americas

This is the symbol of the World's Fair, known as "Hemisfair" held in San Antonio in 1968. Over 6 million people visited the city to experience the World's Fair. 750' tall, it towers over the city skyline.

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

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Walking Tour Along the San Antonio Riverwalk And Around Downtown

Reviews

5.00

124 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

124

Awesome tour of San...
Alison M,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Awesome tour of San Antonio! Lots of history given and Stewart, our guide, was super knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Great walking tour!
Anita T,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting and comprehensive tour along the river walk. Stewart is a wealth of information and made the tour fun with his quizzes!!
Amazing and Informative Walking Tour!
O7767ITsaral,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stewart did a phenomenal job guiding me along the River Walk and through areas of downtown San Antonio. As a travel advisor, I have been on several tours over the years, and Stewart was definitely one of the best guides I have had the pleasure of touring with. He was very knowledgeable, and it was evident he enjoys sharing information about the city he lives in. He even offered to take pictures of me in some of the more photographic areas since I was on the tour by myself. He had a binder with photos that helped give some great visuals to go along with the information he was sharing, and he was willing to answer any questions I had. I highly recommend a walking tour with Stewart on your visit to San Antonio!
Appreciating San Antonio
Lisa C,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wow! What a great walking tour of the city! We selected the morning tour the day after we arrived in San Antonio. This 3-hour tour was a perfect introduction allowing us to get acclimated to the city. Stewart, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastically packaged the history, charm and hidden gems of the city as we walked the streets and canals. His story narration and binder of pictures supplied intricate details of the riverwalk since its conception. Stewart was very accommodating and graciously offered to take pictures of the participants during the tour at select photo opt stops. His love for the city is evident. Thanks again, Stewart.
San Antonio river walk area tour
LEERON T,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Informative tour in an interesting way Stewart our guide was very professional and nice. We recommend you to take this tour.
10/10 recommend
Jessica S,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
On a weekend getaway with my daughter (15) to San Antonio, I knew I wanted to know more of the history of the Riverwalk an Alamo than we would get if we walked on our own. Booking with Stewart was the best decision! He was so informative and fun! 10/10 recommend
Great way to see and learn about San Antonio
F6715HQtheresac,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stuart was knowledgeable and friendly. After our tour we have a true sense of San Antonio’s history and the history of the River Walk. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting San Antonio.
Stewart was our guide and we had such a nice time learning so much from him. He had so many fun and interesting stories
Jenswiton,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stewart was full of unique stories that kept us interested and engaged the whole time. Answers all our questions and gave us other ideas to do
You Must Take This Tour
jonathanaM5625IC,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best tours I have ever taken while traveling. Stewart was not only very knowledgeable, but also very entertaining. His commentary and stories as we were walking made the area come alive for me. I cannot recommend this tour more highly! It is a MUST DO for any visitors to San Antonio!!!
Excellent. Chockful of useful information and titbits
macc848,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an excellent tour and was everything as advertised and more. Stewart was thoroughly knowledgeable and entertaining and provided a chockful of useful information and titbits. Well worth the 3 hours spent.