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.
- 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.
- Stargazer “Citlali” Statue - Unveiled by Mexican artist Pedro Reyes in 2022, this sculpture features a star…
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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.
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Stargazer “Citlali” Statue - Unveiled by Mexican artist Pedro Reyes in 2022, this sculpture features a star held in the figure’s hand. Made of marble, it symbolizes various concepts, including the Lone Star state and a celestial star observed by numerous cultures throughout history.
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Labor Plaza - As its 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 former San Antonio poet laureate Octavio Quintanilla.
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La Villita Historic Village - Now a charming arts district, this area holds significant historical importance as San Antonio’s first neighborhood. When reaching the large set of stairs on the left, pause to appreciate the simple houses built along the San Antonio River.
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Rosita’s Bridge - On the right is Rosita’s Bridge, a beautiful, ivy-covered bridge named after Mexican-American singer Rosita Fernandez.
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Marriage Island - Notice the small island extending into the river? It resembles a heart and is known as Marriage Island, a popular wedding venue with over 200 ceremonies held annually.
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Tower Life Building - The towering skyscraper on the left is the Tower Life Building, constructed in 1929. Standing at 404 feet with 31 stories, it was San Antonio’s tallest building until 1968.
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Main Plaza - This plaza follows the traditional Spanish design for major New World settlements, featuring a large cathedral on one side and a plaza on the other. During the Spanish era, it served as the settlement’s central hub for town meetings and vendor activities.
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San Antonio City Hall - As you walk, admire the impressive San Antonio City Hall on the right. Dating back to 1891, the land it occupies has a deeper history, once being the center of the Main Plaza during the Spanish period.
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Presidio San Antonio de Bexar - Established alongside the Alamo in 1718, this presidio housed soldiers to protect the mission and town from Native raids or bandits. Initially, nearly 50 soldiers and their families were stationed here.
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Spanish Governor’s Palace - Approaching on the right is the Spanish Governor’s Palace. For a closer view, turn right at the corner to see the building’s front. Built in 1749, it was originally the residence of San Antonio’s military commanders and later the Spanish governors’ primary residence.
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The Alamo - On March 6th, 1836, General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched a full assault on the Alamo. Despite a small number of reinforcements joining the Texian defenders, they were still vastly outnumbered by Santa Anna’s forces.
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The Esquire Tavern - The Esquire Tavern opened in 1933, marking the end of Prohibition. This opulent bar, with its 100-foot counter, holds the record for the longest bar in Texas.
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The Aztec Theatre - On the left is the historic Aztec Theatre, dating back to Hollywood’s first golden age. Built in 1926, it showcased classic films during the era when Charlie Chaplin was a major star.
- 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…
- 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.
Enjoy new, extended validity — the tour is yours for an entire year! Use it multiple times across different trips!
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
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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.