Discover San Antonio’s history and culture on a self-guided Riverwalk tour. Explore landmarks, hear stories, and enjoy vibrant city life.
Discover San Antonio’s history and culture on a self-guided Riverwalk tour. Explore landmarks, hear stories, and enjoy vibrant city life.
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San Antonio River Walk - This charming city offers much more than just the Alamo. Today, explore the picturesque San Antonio River, visit landmarks like the San Fernando Cathedral, and delve into the rich history of this Texan city.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months. - **Stargazer…
- San Antonio River Walk - This charming city offers much more than just the Alamo. Today, explore the picturesque San Antonio River, visit landmarks like the San Fernando Cathedral, and delve into the rich history of this Texan city.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
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Stargazer “Citlali” Statue - Mexican artist Pedro Reyes introduced this sculpture in 2022. Notice the star in the figure’s hand? Crafted from marble, it symbolizes various concepts. While it represents the Lone Star state, it also signifies a literal star in the sky, admired by numerous cultures throughout history.
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Labor Plaza - As the name implies, this plaza is dedicated to San Antonio’s labor history. It is filled with intricate details honoring labor movement figures over the years. The spiral walkway features the poem “So that Our Crossing May Never be Obstructed” by San Antonio’s former poet laureate Octavio Quintanilla.
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La Villita Historic Village - Now a charming arts district, it holds significant historical importance. This was San Antonio’s first neighborhood! When reaching the large set of stairs on the left, pause for a moment. Simple homes were built here along the San Antonio River’s banks.
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Rosita’s Bridge - On the right is Rosita’s Bridge. This beautiful, ivy-draped bridge is named after Mexican-American singer Rosita Fernandez.
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Marriage Island - Notice the small island jutting into the river? Upon closer inspection, it resembles a heart. This is Marriage Island, a popular wedding venue over the years. Over 200 couples tie the knot here annually!
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Tower Life Building - The towering skyscraper on the left is the Tower Life Building, dating back to 1929. This 31-story structure reaches 404 feet, making it the tallest building in San Antonio until 1968.
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Main Plaza - This plaza follows the traditional Spanish design used for most major New World settlements: a large cathedral on one side, plaza on the other. During the Spanish era, it served as the settlement’s central hub, hosting town meetings and vendors.
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San Antonio City Hall - As you walk, admire the impressive San Antonio City Hall on the right. This building dates back to 1891, but the land it occupies has a much longer history. During the Spanish period, the site of City Hall was the center of the Main Plaza.
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Presidio San Antonio de Bexar - When the Alamo was founded in 1718, the Spanish also constructed this presidio. Soldiers were stationed here to protect the mission and the growing town from Native tribe raids or bandits. Initially, nearly 50 soldiers and their families were garrisoned here.
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Spanish Governor’s Palace - The Spanish Governor’s Palace is approaching on the right. For a closer view, turn right at the upcoming corner to see the building’s front. Built in 1749, it was originally the residence of San Antonio’s military commanders. Later, it became the primary residence of the Spanish governors of this province.
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The Alamo - On March 6th, 1836, General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched a full assault on the Alamo. By then, a few reinforcements had managed to join the Texian position, but they still numbered just over 200 against Santa Anna’s thousands.
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The Esquire Tavern - The Esquire Tavern opened in 1933. For those familiar with American history, that year is significant: It marks the end of Prohibition! The Esquire opened to celebrate the repeal of those laws. The 100-foot bar in this lavish establishment remains the longest bar in Texas to this day.
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The Aztec Theatre - On the left stands the historic Aztec Theatre, dating back to Hollywood’s first golden age. Built in 1926, this theatre showcased classic films when Charlie Chaplin was the biggest star on screen.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Food & Drinks.
- Food & Drinks.
Explore the most historic city in Texas with a self-guided walking tour of San Antonio’s renowned Riverwalk. As you stroll along this picturesque route, discover tales of Spanish explorers, Texan revolutionaries, and the city’s rich history. Learn about The Alamo and visit this iconic emblem of Texas independence. Additionally, explore La Villita…
Explore the most historic city in Texas with a self-guided walking tour of San Antonio’s renowned Riverwalk. As you stroll along this picturesque route, discover tales of Spanish explorers, Texan revolutionaries, and the city’s rich history. Learn about The Alamo and visit this iconic emblem of Texas independence. Additionally, explore La Villita Historic Village, San Antonio’s oldest neighborhood, brimming with charming shops and historic architecture.
After booking, check your email to download the Tour Guide App by Action. Enter your unique password to access your tour. Ensure you have a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection for these steps. Follow the audio instructions and the designated route from there.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.