Historic Downtown & Riverwalk Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Join a local tour guide as we explore the history, architecture, and landmarks of downtown San Antonio, and it's beloved Riverwalk. Expect to walk approximately two miles throughout the tour.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Main Plaza

Learn about the origins of San Fernando Cathedral and Main Plaza

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

San Antonio River Walk

The tour will make various stops above and along the famed Riverwalk. Learn about its history and how it came to be the beloved attraction we know today.

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Options

Historic Downtown & Riverwalk Walking Tour

Reviews

4.90

176 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

164

Joseph is great!
ravitw,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joseph is an amazing tour guide. He is so knowledgeable and patient person! One of the best that we had so far. He was talking and explaining non stop all through the tour.
Super Chill, Super Cool Tour
Curiosity06302603895,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Matthew did a great job with our family! He was flexible, interesting, and very knowledgeable! Lots of neat trivia about the history of San Antonio. Lots of powerful history about why the city is what it is today. Had a broad range of understanding and is good at making comparisons to our time. Absolutely worth every penny and a must do when visiting San Antonio!
Excellent tour and tour guide!
suzsco24,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour. Our tour guide, Matt, was fantastic. Highly recommend! Very educational and interesting facts about SAT and local area.
Fun and friendly introduction to downtown San Antonio.
Scott R,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
River walk
Diana N,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Great introduction to San Antonio
SueD903,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Matthew. Very knowledgeable and passionate about his home town. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of SA and walking around the city. Great introduction and start to our stay.
A must do during your trip to San Antonio.
CommanderSrikanth,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Matt is an excellent guide full of local knowledge, historical anecdotes, very entertaining and thought provoking tour. We highly recommend his tour for getting inside stories of every street of San Antonio. Soon coming back for more. Thank you.
Great introduction to San Antonio
LauraJ803,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Joseph really knew his stuff!! His historical accounting of all downtown San Antonio was thorough and impressive. Suggest doing this tour at the beginning of a stay in SA to get a good grasp of the geography of the city and orientation of the River Walk. Leave some time, as our tour went well over the 2 hour description on TA. NOTE: Not recommended for people who can't stand/walk for long periods of time or are sensitive to heat. Our walk was hot!! Joseph had water bottles for attendees, but recommend taking your own, as you can fill it up many times during the tour.
Joseph was an excellent...
Matt L,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
It was a terrific...
Judy J,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a terrific overview of the history of San Antonio. My guide, Joseph was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend it.