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Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises

Your 35-minute narrated cruise in brand-new, colorful and quiet electric barges will take you on an enchanting journey through San Antonio’s rich history, from La Villita, the city’s first neighborhood, past the Old Mill Crossing where Teddy Roosevelt led his Rough Riders. You’ll learn all about our city’s architecture and points of interest. Our German, Mexican, French, Irish, and American Indian heritages create a culture unique to San Antonio.

San Antonio CityPASS includes:

Narrated River Cruise — Ticket includes a 35-minute boat tour along the River Walk with live commentary on the city’s history and culture.

Highlights

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    Journey through San Antonio's rich history as you learn about La Villita, the city's first neighborhood (and where General Santa Anna placed his cannon line in the Battle of the Alamo); the Old Mill Crossing, where Teddy Roosevelt led his Rough Riders; Selena's Bridge, where Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Pérez’s husband proposed to her in the movie; the Hyatt Regency Hotel, designed so its height would not cast a shadow on the Alamo in the setting sun; the Briscoe Art Museum; and more.

Visit Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Guided cruises with narration in Spanish are available Thursday through Sunday from June through October, departing from the river level at the GO RIO Historia ticket office at 706 River Walk.

The San Antonio River Walk is 15 miles long and flows through about 5 miles of downtown San Antonio. While there is no specific River Walk address, you can use the Shops at Rivercenter located on the River Walk as your GPS guide: 849 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205.

Arrive 30 minutes prior to cruise departure to allow time to park and walk to the pickup location.

Wear sunblock, sunglasses and a hat.

Please note that Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises is cashless; all purchases require a credit card, debit card, or mobile payment option.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll experience on a Go Rio cruise.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining/Gift Shops: Guests may visit our GO RIO Beverage Bar and Retail location near the Rivercenter Ticket Booth for frozen margaritas, piña coladas, beer, sodas or water to sip on while they enjoy a GO RIO Cruise or during their visit to the River Walk. Guests can also stock up on souvenirs or other necessities like sunblock.

Accessibility

GO RIO is committed to serving people of all abilities. All barges are ADA accessible so that everyone can enjoy the tours, shuttles, and charters. Every attempt is made to provide reasonable accommodations for accessible seating, companion seating, and access ramps for any guest who requires it. For daily shuttle operation, GO RIO can accommodate two wheelchairs on each barge. Boarding ramps are available on board each GO RIO shuttle. Many riders with mobility impairments choose to transfer into seats next to companions/family members. Barge drivers reserve the seats closest to the boarding area for mobility-impaired passengers and make reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Drivers can place a companion chair next to passengers who prefer to remain in a wheelchair. The City of San Antonio keeps maps of accessible routes throughout the River Walk area with walkway routes and construction projects.

Parking/Transportation

You can find parking garages, parking lots and metered parking throughout downtown San Antonio. View parking map.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises Rivercenter Ticket Booth
  • Rivercenter Ticket Booth: 809 E. River Walk
  • San Antonio, TX 78205

Narrated tour cruises are offered Monday through Sunday 10am to 10pm. During peak periods, hours of operation may be extended. Please note that during peak times, wait times will be longer. Go Rio operates unless the river flood gates are closed. Weather permitting.

  • Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises Historia Ticket Booth
  • Historia Ticket Booth: 706 River Walk
  • San Antonio, TX 78205

Narrated tour cruises are offered Monday through Sunday 10am to 10pm. During peak periods, hours of operation may be extended. Please note that during peak times, wait times will be longer. Go Rio operates unless the river flood gates are closed. Weather permitting.

  • Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises Aztec Theater Ticket Booth
  • Aztec Theater Ticket Booth: 731 River Walk
  • San Antonio, TX 78205

Narrated tour cruises are offered Monday through Sunday 10am to 10pm. During peak periods, hours of operation may be extended. Please note that during peak times, wait times will be longer. Go Rio operates unless the river flood gates are closed. Weather permitting.

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If you plan on going to San Antonio and want to experience the best it has to offer, I highly recommend purchasing the CityPASS. It will save you a few bucks along the way, and we were able to access it straight from our phones, so that made it even better.
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Date published: 2026-02-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Experience CityPass San Antonio covers the basis of all the fun "tourist" attractions in SA. It gives you enough flexibility to choose what you like, and saves you a small amount for sure. Unfortunately, the river was drained while we were there, so we weren't able to use our pass to the fullest but in the end it was still probably worth it. Definitely pick it up, spend a couple days downtown and enjoy central SA. Don't forget to drive around though and explore other parts of the city. Things like Fiesta Texas and Seaworld aren't on the pass, but a good time nonetheless.
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Date published: 2026-01-26
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful experiences! I found these city passes when visiting San Antonio it was a wonderful way to see different things there. You get to pick 4 places to go! We did the Alamo. Zoo. Botanical gardens and the river boats! All wonderful experiences!
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