Quick facts
- Ticket price: Walking free; boat tours about $15-$20.
- Hours: Always open; restaurants into late evening.
- Recommended visit: 2-3 hours plus dinner.
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River Walk
The city's signature stroll lined with cafes and boat tours.
The River Walk loops below street level with cypress trees, mariachi echoes, and GO RIO barges carrying narrated tours.
Essential details
Getting there
- Address: San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78205.
- Nearest transport: VIA buses; paid garages at Rivercenter.
- On foot: Connects Alamo, Pearl, and Museum Reach extensions.
Accessibility & comfort
- Access: Some stairs to river level; elevator access at select points.
- Crowds: Narrow sections busy during Fiesta and holidays.
- Facilities: Restrooms in hotels and Rivercenter mall.
How to fit the River Walk into your day
- Morning: Quiet loop before shops open.
- Afternoon: Boat tour for history overview.
- Evening: Dinner patio with river lights.
Before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes - paths are uneven in spots.
- Book dinner patios during peak weekends.
- Explore Museum Reach north of the core for art.