Historic Downtown & Riverwalk Walking Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
San Antonio, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the history and highlights of San Antonio on a small-group walking tour. Stroll through the city’s historic downtown and riverwalk stopping at several landmarks including the Alamo fort, the San Fernando Cathedral, and the Yanaguana Garden. While you walk, your guide regales you with stories about San Antonio’s history and architecture.
- Gain insight into Texas history at the Alamo
- Avoid the hassle of traveling in a large group
- Get tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- La Vida Coffee106 Jefferson, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Tours will meet at La Vida Coffee at 106 Jefferson Street, inside the Burns Building in Downtown San Antonio.
End point
- La Villita Historic Village418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Tour will end at La Villita Historic Arts Village.
Itinerary
1
Main Plaza
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
San Antonio River Walk
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
La Villita Historic Arts Village
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 182 reviews
Peggy_K, Mar 2026
Joseph was an excellent guide. He talks loud enough for the group to hear and he really knows his history. Great job!
Sanna_B, Mar 2026
Wonderful personal experience. Learned a lot !!
My guide Matthew was very knowledgeable and easy to follow.
So glad I signed up for the tour because I now look at San Antonio with a new awe !
Michael_C, Feb 2026
This walking tour covers the history of the town of San Antonio including some key people and buildings within the downtown area. Only about 10-20% of it was a “river walk” tour. It was very interesting, and Matthew (the guide) is incredibly knowledge and personable.
Scott_R, Nov 2025
Matt was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Was at answering questions. Have been here before but learned a lot about the city, it's history, and present successes and challenges.
Diana_N, Nov 2025
We had a great time, Matthew explained the history around every place we visited. We enjoyed the walk around the river and he gave us tips on where to go to enjoy a good and juicy brisket.
Matt_L, Nov 2025
Joseph was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable. Even with random questions about something, he was able to riff so well and give thoughtful and interesting perspectives.
Judy_J, Nov 2025
It was a terrific overview of the history of San Antonio. My guide, Joseph was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend it.
Pamela_S, Oct 2025
Matt was very knowledgeable about San Antonio history. He made the tour interesting and answered all our questions. We enjoyed it very much.
Mary_H, Oct 2025
Our Guide Matthew was personable, interactive, & informative. I enjoyed the small group experience & the understanding gained of San Antonio history.
Ralph_A, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Matt led us on a very interesting and informative tour, supposed to be 2 hours but went on for over 2½ hours. Very knowledgeable on all aspects of the history of San Antonio. Matt had a backpack full of complimentary chilled bottles of water. 5 stars!!
bretg, Oct 2025
Matthew is very knowledgeable about his hometown. Great opportunity to learn about San Antonio. He also accommodated our late flight by providing a tour later in the afternoon after we arrived.
Heleen_M, Oct 2025
Very interesting and informative tour. Joseph was very knowledgeable. I would recommend taking the morning tour because it was a little too hot in the afternoon, otherwise well done!
Christine_B, Oct 2025
Our guide Joseph was fantastic and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the history of San Antonio. Highly recommend!
Melissa_T, Jun 2025
We appreciated our very knowledgeable guide, enjoyed the tour, nice mix of history and local lore. Would recommend.
MD_E, Jun 2025
Joseph was very informative and very patient. He made the tour worth taking!! He is very knowledgeable.
Randall_F, Jun 2025
Be ready to walk and have a great time learning about downtown San Antonio.....and ask questions! Your tour guide will be more than happy to answer any and all questions. After all, they know the area the best!!! Take a bottle of water (as suggested). I would advise to take some kind of napkins/sweat cloth - if it's summertime, you're gonna sweat! :)
Julianna_G, Jun 2025
Matt had tons of interesting information for us. He really knows his stuff and presents it in an engaging way. We highly recommend!
Christine_M, Apr 2025
Learned so much about the beautiful city of San Antonio! Our tour guide was amazing! I definitely recommend this city tour!
Jenny_S, Apr 2025
Matt was very fun! Not only was he very knowledgeable about downtown, but he told stories that made the history come alive.
Nancy_E, Mar 2025
Great Guide. Extremely knowledgeable of the area and history. Nice leisurely pace with frequent stops.
Linda_R, Mar 2025
Interesting stories about San Antonio's past and present. We are so glad we booked this tour with Matt.
Shaun_M, Mar 2025
Mathew was an excellent host and historian who grew up in the city. His pace and engagement was just right. It was like a family friend showing us about their city. We hope to help him next time he is in the UK.
Carole_S, Mar 2025
We were able to see and hear about some interesting facts of San Antonio’s history. We had been to San Antonio before and had seen the Alamo and Riverwalk so this was something different to do.
Carl_L, Mar 2025
Our guide Matt was excellent - knowledgeable, gregarious, perfect guide for the tour. Enjoyed the experience very much - highly recommend!
Lauren_V, Feb 2025
Matt was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. He also gave good recommendations of other locations to check out while in town. There were a good number of stops, and walking distance was very manageable.
Patrick_K, Feb 2025
We really enjoyed our brisk relatively cold stroll through San Antonio - both from a location perspective and a historical perspective. Joseph was the best guide we had on our vacation through Dallas and San Antonio. Would highly recommend!
Elizabeth_Z, Jan 2025
Joseph is incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. His two hours of fascinating presentation ranged across a wide array of topics as he explicated what and who had formed San Antonio geography, history, and cultures. My husband and I have taken walking tours often in several countries, and Joseph’s was the best we have ever experienced.
Alec_P, Jan 2025
Great introduction to San Antonio. The tour guide, Matt, was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. The tour covered a lot of ground and information in two hours. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it highly.
Susie, Dec 2024
Loved Matthew. He knows so much about this history.
He should write a book for you or be on the city council
Janice_B, Oct 2024
The historical facts presented during the walk Our tour guide presented information in an interesting manner. He was considerate of all guests and was engaging with them. We would recommend this tour to others. Pick and drop off was convenient. Water was provided.
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