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Rio San Antonio Cruises


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 175 attractions in San Antonio
Traveller Description: Narrated boat cruises that cover 2 ½ miles along the River Walk.
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Attraction type: Tour
Address: River Walk San Antonio, TX
Tel: 210.244.5700
Fax: 210.244.5740

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5 of 5 stars
North Canton, Ohio
14 Nov 2009

It gave us a great overview and let us set our bearings. We had a very entertaining, informative guide. We enjoyed the 35 minute tour. It was reasonably priced at about $8 per person and we got on just steps from our Marriott. more

23 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The tour was very informative while on the 30-45 minute boat tour. He not only told about the river running through the city, he gave information on the alamo, etc. The boat tour itself is handicapped friendly. Reasonably priced. Yes, I would most highly suggest taking this tour when in the area!!! more

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3 of 5 stars
Fort Worth, Texas
25 Sep 2009

This was my second time on the boat ride and luckily we received free tickets or I would have been upset. A driver of another boat ran into ours and pushed our boat into the side of the wall. This was not a good feeling to the body. The river was nice and the lights were beautiful since we took... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, PA
30 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I almost didn't take the tour, but I am so glad that I did. Our guide Carlos was a lot of fun and offered so much information about the Riverwalk and architecture and history of the downtown area. I highly, highly recommend it. more

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4 of 5 stars
Austin, Texas
11 May 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Public disclosure: I'm not a big fan of going to the Riverwalk. Whether visiting on a hot and humid or perfect day it's not the most fun place to walk. Dodging other people on an uneven brick walkway to get where you're going is just not my idea of fun- and I haven't even mentioned the inflated prices for mediocre... more

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4 of 5 stars
Chattanooga
9 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We took a daytime tour, but I would have loved to be able to go at night. Even if you walk the Riverwalk area, this is still a delightful tour. The tour guide will narrate the tour and tell you interesting historical facts as your travel through the area. The only downside is that it's hard to make photos of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Columbus, OH
11 Apr 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We had a great time on the tour. It was a bargain at $7.75 for a 45+ minute cruise. Our guide was great, and was both knowledgeable about San Antonio and the Riverwalk, and also genuinely seemed to want to get to know the people on our tour. We went at night, and were able to see the Riverwalk hopping... more

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5 of 5 stars
Brandon, Florida
5 Apr 2009
2
people found this review helpful

The tip here is to go early in the morning and the boats are not at all crowded which made it quite enjoyable. Our guide Tony was wonderful. It has to be tough on them giving the same talk again and again all day long and keeping it interesting He customized it to the people and questions we asked. Wonderful... more

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4 of 5 stars
portsmouth, VA
18 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We went on the Rio San Antonio Cruise as it was one of the recommended things for us to do while in San Antonio. We enjoyed the cruise, but I will agree with another reviewer that they do tend to pack you in on that boat. Another part of another review is correct also, in that if parents don't control... more

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3 of 5 stars
Tennessee
10 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We took the boats during the day and one during the night. This gives you two different perspectives. The guides tell you different things also. We enjoyed both but my favorite was at night because it was romantic. more

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River Walk, San Antonio, TX
Tel: 210.244.5700 Fax: 210.244.5740