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 iconic landmarks like the San Fernando Cathedral, and delve into the rich history of this Texan city.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
The tour…
- San Antonio River Walk - This charming city offers much more than just the Alamo. Today, explore the picturesque San Antonio River, visit iconic landmarks like the San Fernando Cathedral, and delve into the rich history of this Texan city.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
The tour spans over 1.6 miles, featuring more than 30 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
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River Center - River Center is a vibrant hub of shops, restaurants, and entertainment along San Antonio’s renowned River Walk. It’s an ideal starting point for exploring the city’s historic core.
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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 figures from the labor movement 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 as 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 banks of 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 jutting into the river? It resembles a heart shape. This is Marriage Island, a popular wedding venue where over 200 couples marry each year!
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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 building reaches 404 feet, making it the tallest building in San Antonio until 1968.
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Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge - Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge is a delightful River Walk spot where couples leave locks as symbols of love. It’s a fun and memorable stop with a romantic flair.
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Main Plaza - This plaza follows the classic design used by the Spanish for most of their major New World settlements: A large cathedral on one side, plaza on the other. During the Spanish era, it was the central hub of the settlement, hosting town meetings and vendors.
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San Antonio City Hall - As you walk, notice 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 era, 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 established in 1718, the Spanish also constructed this presidio. Soldiers were stationed here to protect the mission and the growing town from raids by Native tribes 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 look, turn right at the corner ahead to see the front of the building. 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 Esquire Tavern - The Esquire Tavern opened in 1933. For those familiar with American history, that date 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 holds the title for 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 name on the screen.
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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 small number of reinforcements had managed to support the Texian position, but they still numbered just over 200 against Santa Anna’s thousands of men.

- 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!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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 fascinating history of this city. Learn about The Alamo and visit this iconic emblem of Texas independence. Additionally, explore La…
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 fascinating history of this city. 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, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
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.