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GO RIO sightseeing riverboat cruising the San Antonio River Walk at night

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GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

GO RIO operates colorful electric sightseeing boats on the downtown River Walk, including a narrated 35-minute cruise covering city history, architecture and riverfront landmarks.

Photography: Nan Palmero · Wikimedia Commons · reusable Creative Commons photo

Plan the visit

GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises at a glance

Where is GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises?
GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises is near San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County.
When is the best time to visit GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises?
Fall through spring for comfortable open-air cruising; summer evenings avoid the strongest daytime heat.
Do I need to plan ahead for GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises?
Narrated cruises currently run daily, subject to conditions. San Antonio CityPASS® currently includes the narrated River Walk cruise; verify boarding and redemption instructions.
Who manages GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises?
GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

The place

Why GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises belongs on the list

GO RIO's electric boats orient first-time visitors to downtown San Antonio from the River Walk. The narrated cruise highlights architecture, bridges, public art and local history that can be harder to connect below street level.

The standard sightseeing cruise suits families and mixed-age groups; specialty cruises, charters and river shuttles are separate. Weather and operating conditions can affect service, so check current boarding details.

Several downtown docks serve GO RIO. Pair the cruise with the Alamo, Tower of the Americas, a River Walk stroll or a meal along the river rather than treating it as a separate cross-city trip.

The details

Plan the visit

Nearest town
Near San Antonio, Texas
Best season
Fall through spring for comfortable open-air cruising; summer evenings avoid the strongest daytime heat.
County
Bexar County
Address
706 E River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78205
Entry & reservations
Narrated cruises currently run daily, subject to conditions. San Antonio CityPASS® currently includes the narrated River Walk cruise; verify boarding and redemption instructions.
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Planning a visit to GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

What is GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises?
GO RIO operates colorful electric sightseeing boats on the downtown River Walk, including a narrated 35-minute cruise covering city history, architecture and riverfront landmarks.
When is the best time to go?
Fall through spring for comfortable open-air cruising; summer evenings avoid the strongest daytime heat.
What should I know before arriving?
Narrated cruises currently run daily, subject to conditions. San Antonio CityPASS® currently includes the narrated River Walk cruise; verify boarding and redemption instructions.
Where is it?
Near San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County.

Field notes

What to know before you go

Conditions, closures, fees and availability can change. Use these notes to plan, then confirm the latest details with the official site before making the drive.

What you’ll find

  • Electric colorful riverboats

Don’t miss

  • 35-minute narrated River Walk cruise
  • Downtown architecture and history
  • Multiple central boarding locations

Good to know

  • Best time to go: Fall through spring for comfortable open-air cruising; summer evenings avoid the strongest daytime heat..
  • Narrated cruises currently run daily, subject to conditions. San Antonio CityPASS® currently includes the narrated River Walk cruise; verify boarding and redemption instructions.

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