San Antonio River Walk GPS Audio Walking Tour

3.7

based on 7 reviews

| San Antonio, United States

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

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

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.

Stroll through the most historic city in Texas with this self-guided walking tour of San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk. As you walk this scenic path, uncover stories of Spanish explorers, Texan revolutionaries, and this amazing city. Hear the story behind The Alamo and visit this iconic symbol of Texas independence. Plus,...

Duration from 2 Hours to 3 Hours
Private Tour

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San Antonio River Walk
This beautiful city is so much more than just the Alamo. Today, we’ll explore the stunning San Antonio River, visit iconic sites like the San Fernando Cathedral, and dig into the embattled history of this Texan city.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many...
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Dolorosa
River Center is a lively hub of shops, restaurants, and entertainment along San Antonio’s famous River Walk. It’s a convenient place to begin exploring the city’s historic heart.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

East Market Street

As the name suggests, this plaza is dedicated to labor history in San Antonio. It’s also absolutely packed with little details honoring figures from the labor movement over the years. On the spiral walkway is the poem “So that Our Crossing May Never be Obstructed” by San Antonio’s former poet...

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Villita Street

Although today it’s a cute arts district, it has major historical significance. This was the first neighborhood in San Antonio! When we reach the big set of stairs on our left, stop walking.
People built simple houses here, along the banks of the San Antonio River.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Villita Street

On our right is Rosita’s Bridge. This gorgeous, ivy-covered bridge gets its name from Mexican-American singer Rosita Fernandez.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Soledad Street

See this little island sticking out into the river? If you look closely, you might notice that it’s shaped a bit like a heart. This is Marriage Island, and it’s been the site of a whole bunch of wedding ceremonies over the years. Over 200 couples get married here every...

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Tower Life Building

That soaring skyscraper on our left is the Tower Life Building, dating back to 1929. This 31-story building soars to 404 feet, which made it the tallest building in San Antonio until 1968.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge

Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge is a charming River Walk spot where couples leave locks as symbols of love. It’s a fun and memorable stop with a romantic touch.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Main Plaza

This plaza follows the classic design the Spanish used for almost all of their major New World settlements: Big cathedral on one side, plaza on the other. During the time of the Spanish, this was the central hub of the settlement, where town meetings would be held and vendors would...

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Military Plaza

As we walk, we’ll see the impressive edifice of the San Antonio City Hall on our right. This building dates back to 1891, but the land it stands on has much more history. During the Spanish era, the spot where City Hall now stands was actually the center of the...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Plaza de Armas

When the Alamo was established in 1718, the Spanish also built this presidio. This is where soldiers would be stationed in order to protect the mission and the growing town from raids by Native tribes or bandits. Initially, almost 50 soldiers and their families were garrisoned here.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Spanish Governor's Palace

The Spanish Governor’s Palace is coming up on our right. For a closer look, feel free to turn right at the corner ahead to see the front of the building. Built in 1749, this was originally the residence of the military commanders of San Antonio. Later, it became the primary...

Duration 15 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

East Commerce Street

The Esquire Tavern opened in 1933. For those of you who know your American history, that date might stand out: It’s the year Prohibition ended! The Esquire opened to celebrate the end of those prohibition laws. The 100-foot bar in this opulent watering hole holds the title for longest bar...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Aztec Theatre

On our left stands the historic Aztec Theatre, which dates back to the first golden age of Hollywood. Built in 1926, this theatre showed classic films back when Charlie Chaplin was the biggest name on the screen.

Duration 15 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

The Alamo

On March 6th, 1836, General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched a full assault on the Alamo. By this time, a small number of reinforcements had been able to slip through to support the Texian position, but they still numbered only a little over 200, versus Santa Anna’s thousands of...