San Antonio River Walk Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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Overview
With a combination of live guides and recorded commentary, you'll enjoy all the key sights of downtown and the Pearl Brewery District.
The 40 minute River Cruise is a relaxing way to admire this popular area of the city.
On the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, you have the flexibility to hop on and off as much as you like at any of the 19 stops on the route to see the attractions that interest you, such as The Alamo, The Pearl, Tower of the Americas, Museum of Art, or Market Square.
Inclusions
- River Walk Sightseeing Boat Cruise
- Official City Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
- Live Guide
- Fantastic Views
- FREE Appetizer at Mad Dogs River Walk British Pub
What to expect
Hop On Hop Off
Route Duration: 1 day
- 111 Alamo Plaza - Next to Kilwins Ice-Cream Shop, San Antonio, Texas 78205
- Pearl Brewery - Stops at Pearl Entertainment Complex, a culinary and cultural destination along the banks of the river. Shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. (Bus stop is Pearl Parkway and Avenue A, except during weekend Farmer's Markets)
- San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)
- VFW Post 76, "The Oldest Post in Texas"
- Augie's Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse
- Wyndham Garden San Antonio Riverwalk/Museum Reach
- Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
- 100 Auditorium Cir - Veterans Memorial Park: Home of the Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials.
- The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio - Visit the first fully air-conditioned hotel in the world. Their elite clientele has included Presidents Eisenhauer and Johnson as well as Eleanor Roosevelt, Judy Garland, Princess Grace and more recently, George Clooney. (Bus stop on the southeast corner of Travis Park)
- The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
- The Gunter Hotel
- San Fernando Cathedral
- Historic Market Square
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown
- Blue Star Arts Complex - King William Historic District: The Blue Star Arts Complex, the Guenther House, the King William District, and Southtown. An area know for it’s diverse community, art galleries, restaurants and Victorian era homes. Two Victorian homes are available for tours: Villa Finale and Steves Homestead.
- Southtown - Southtown has been described as a vibrant neighborhood just blocks from the city's touristy epicenter but much farther away in spirit. (Bus stop in front of the Friendly Spot restaurant/bar)
- 434 S Alamo St - Yanaguana Garden: Public art display and children's splash pool and playground.
- Tower of the Americas Way - Tower of the Americas and La Villita: The 750 foot tall Tower of the Americas provides the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama view from the Tower’s Observation Deck and experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride. (Bus stop at South Alamo and Nueva.) La Villita is the historic art village and one of San Antonio’s first neighborhoods. (Also, the Convention Center and Grand Hyatt Hotel stop. Bus stop convenient for Hotel Contessa and The Westin. Opposite the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel)
- 111 Alamo Plaza - At this location - for our online customers - we provide FREE WiFi and FREE charging stations. Tour bus stop for the Shops at River Center mall, stores, the movie Alamo The Price Of Freedom at the IMAX, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, restaurants, bars, movie theaters, and the Rivercenter Lagoon. (Bus stop convenient for Marriott Rivercenter & Marriott Riverwalk)
The Alamo / Historic Market Square / San Antonio River Walk / King William Historic District / Tower of the Americas / La Villita Historic Arts Village / San Antonio Museum of Art / San Antonio River / Blue Star Contemporary / Spanish Governor's Palace / San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral / Alamo Plaza / Charline McCombs Empire Theatre / City Sightseeing San Antonio / Pearl Brewery / Tobin Center for the Performing Arts / VFW Post 76
Operates: We pick up at each stop every 20 minute from 8:40am to 5:30pm, and your pass is valid for 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
Fun, wanted to hear more about city before going exploring. Boat was a pleasant ride would have done at night and bus first thing. Great experience with family
Fun, wanted to hear more about city before going exploring. Boat was a pleasant ride would have done at night and bus first thing. Great experience with familyIt didn’t last that long and were told the winds prevented us from going further on the river. Guide was fun and knowledgeable and enjoyed it but could have lasted longer.
It didn’t last that long and were told the winds prevented us from going further on the river. Guide was fun and knowledgeable and enjoyed it but could have lasted longer.It was great. Although the bus had some loudspeaker issues, they did the best they could. Very friendly and helpful. The boat ride was fun too.
It was great. Although the bus had some loudspeaker issues, they did the best they could. Very friendly and helpful. The boat ride was fun too.Doing a bus tour is the quickest and best way to see a city. Having a tour guide who is friendly and knowledgeable can really make a tour better, and our guide, JP, did just that. So did Jesel, who explained all of the options in detail and sold us our ticket. Our tour experience gave us a much g...
Doing a bus tour is the quickest and best way to see a city. Having a tour guide who is friendly and knowledgeable can really make a tour better, and our guide, JP, did just that. So did Jesel, who explained all of the options in detail and sold us our ticket. Our tour experience gave us a much greater appreciation of San Antonio :-)We had a very good experiment with the female bus driver and capt of the rivercruise boat. they were great in there comments.
We had a very good experiment with the female bus driver and capt of the rivercruise boat. they were great in there comments.I asked repeatedly to cancel this tour with noresponse. Please address my request for refund. I cancelled within 1 hour as stated in your policy
I asked repeatedly to cancel this tour with noresponse. Please address my request for refund. I cancelled within 1 hour as stated in your policy