Winding through downtown San Antonio, the world-famous River Walk is one of Texas’ most popular attractions. Stone walkways and bridges lead to bustling restaurants, striking architecture, and historic sites. Although exploring on foot is part of the experience, a boat tour with GO RIO River Cruises offers a relaxing way to see the River Walk from a different perspective.

Operating year-round, weather permitting, GO RIO offers narrated tours, specialty cruises, private charters, dining cruises, and river shuttle service. Along the way, passengers can discover more about San Antonio’s history, architecture, and diverse cultural heritage.

Narrated Tours

GO RIO’s 35-minute narrated tours travel past some of downtown San Antonio’s best-known landmarks. Highlights include La Villita, the city’s first neighborhood; Old Mill Crossing; Selena’s Bridge; the Hyatt Regency; and the Briscoe Western Art Museum.

During the cruise, expert guides share stories about the architecture, history, and German, Mexican, French, Irish, American Indian, and other cultural influences that helped shape San Antonio. Tours take place aboard quiet, colorful electric barges inspired by Mexican folk art.

English-language narrated tours operate daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during most of the year. Spanish-language tours are available on select dates. Public narrated-tour tickets are not tied to a specific date, time, or boarding location, and reservations are generally unnecessary. Boats typically depart every 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased online or at a GO RIO ticket booth. Visit GO RIO Narrated Tours.

Ticket prices are subject to change. Visit GO RIO River Cruises’ official website for current admission prices and available discounts.

River Shuttle Service

Explore the Downtown and Museum Reaches of the San Antonio River Walk aboard a GO RIO River Shuttle. Look for designated GO RIO Shuttle signs along the river. Clearly marked shuttle boats operate on a timed schedule approximately every 60 minutes, beginning daily at noon.

Passengers can use the shuttle to travel between attractions throughout the Downtown and Museum Reaches. One-day and three-day shuttle passes allow passengers to hop on and off throughout the selected pass period. A monthly pass is also available to Bexar County residents.

River Shuttle tickets are available online or at any GO RIO ticket booth. Visit the official website for current pass prices, the shuttle schedule, and a live shuttle map. Visit GO RIO River Shuttles.

GO RIO River Cruises Hours

GO RIO River Cruises operates year-round, weather permitting.

Narrated Cruises:
Daily: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. during most of the year

River Shuttles:
Daily: Noon–8 p.m. during most of the year

Operating hours may be extended or modified during holidays and other peak periods. Inclement weather or closed river floodgates may interrupt service. Check the GO RIO visitor information page for the latest schedule before your visit.