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Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises

San Antonio's history unfolds one bend at a time on this 35-minute narrated River Walk cruise aboard a colorful and quiet electric barge. Discover centuries of stories embedded in the city’s architecture, waterways and neighborhoods, and see how generations of Mexican, German, French, Irish and Native American influences shaped and continue to define its character. This essential San Antonio experience turns sightseeing into something deeper: a chance to know the city, not just admire it.

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

  1. 01.

    Step back to San Antonio's beginnings as you pass La Villita, the city's first neighborhood. What began as a small settlement grew into a vibrant community of artisans, soldiers, and families. Along the way, discover its connection to the Battle of the Alamo, when General Santa Anna positioned his cannon line nearby.

  2. 02.

    Glide beneath one of the River Walk's most beloved landmarks, Selena's Bridge, which honors Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla Pérez. Hear the story behind the location's appearance in the 1997 film Selena, where her husband, Chris Pérez, proposes to her in a memorable scene.

  3. 03.

    Turn your attention to the story of a future president on the move as your boat passes Old Mill Crossing. This historic spot is linked to Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders, who crossed the river here on their way to train for the Spanish-American War, adding another chapter to San Antonio's storied past.

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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

The San Antonio River Walk is 15 miles long and flows through about 5 miles of downtown San Antonio. 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.

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.

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 / Shopping: Visit the Go Rio bar and retail location near the Rivercenter ticket booth to purchase frozen margaritas, piña coladas, beer, sodas or water to sip on during your cruise. You can also stock up on souvenirs or necessities like sunblock.

Accessibility

Go Rio operates with ADA accessible barges and staff strive to serve all visitors with accessible seating, companion seating, and access ramps. The City of San Antonio keeps maps of accessible routes throughout the River Walk area. Visit Go Rio’s website for detailed information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

You can find parking garages, parking lots, and metered parking throughout downtown San Antonio. Check the parking map for convenient locations.

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, waits will be longer. Go Rio operates, weather permitting, unless the river flood gates are closed.

  • 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, waits will be longer. Go Rio operates, weather permitting, unless the river flood gates are closed.

  • 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, waits will be longer. Go Rio operates, weather permitting, unless the river flood gates are closed.

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Great Value
I purchased a CityPASS for my family and loved all the places we visited. My kids had a blast and it saved us a ton of money!
Super Convenient
We had so much fun and all attractions are close to each other. We are definitely using CityPASS again. Saved a lot using them. Thanks CityPASS.
Very fun assortment for San Antonio
Bought the CityPASS for the two of us. Easy to purchase. No questions anywhere we went to use the pass. Perfect and saved money too.
Amazing Deal
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.
Great Money Saver
We were on our honeymoon and on a tight budget. With CityPASS, we were able to see more of the sights without spending a lot of money. Thanks.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome The CityPass was perfect for our trip in San Antonio TX. Would definitely look at other cities for the CityPass.
Date published: 2026-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Part of a great trip Happy that we purchased CityPASS. We visited several great spots
Date published: 2026-10-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well worth the money! CityPass is a bargain. Well worth the money, especially when used with the San Antonio Trolley, which for two days, will take you directly to whichever four attractions you chose.
Date published: 2026-10-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Muy fácil y práctico Es muy fácil y rápido usar los pases, muy práctica y buena la información de los lugares, te dan lo necesario para que no tengas ningún problema
Date published: 2026-10-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from San Antonio I bought the CityPASS package and found it to be very cost effective. The passes were easy to use. We used all 4 tickets at the sites we were interested in. I would recommend the package to anyone wanting to visit the multiple sites.
Date published: 2026-10-17
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