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San Antonio Historic Downtown & Riverwalk Tour
4.9
189 Ratings
San Antonio
Accompany a regional tour operator as we delve into the past, construction, and attractions of central San Antonio, including its cherished Riverwalk. Be prepared to traverse around two miles during the tour.
Accompany a regional tour operator as we delve into the past, construction, and attractions of central San Antonio, including its cherished Riverwalk. Be prepared to traverse around two miles during the tour.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Main Plaza - Discover the history of San Fernando Cathedral and Main Plaza.
- San Antonio River Walk - The tour includes several stops both above and along the renowned Riverwalk. Uncover its history and how it evolved into the cherished attraction it is today.
- La Villita Historic Arts Village - Once historic homesteads, now an artisan village, the tour will delve into the Village’s beginnings.
- Main Plaza - Discover the history of San Fernando Cathedral and Main Plaza.
- San Antonio River Walk - The tour includes several stops both above and along the renowned Riverwalk. Uncover its history and how it evolved into the cherished attraction it is today.
- La Villita Historic Arts Village - Once historic homesteads, now an artisan village, the tour will delve into the Village’s beginnings.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Bottled water included
Location
La Vida Coffee
Jefferson
Tours will meet at La Vida Coffee at 106 Jefferson Street, inside the Burns Building in Downtown San Antonio.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(189 Ratings)
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Michael_p
May 20, 2026
Matt was very... - Matt was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He had great stories about San Antonio. I would recommend this walking tour.
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Duane_c
May 13, 2026
Great walking tour - Matt was great. Very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with us. Would recommend and use again. Thanks
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Michael_g
Apr 26, 2026
Take this tour !!! - Matt was a terrific tour guide! Covered a significant amount of history, architecture, tidbits, oddities, how the riverwalk was formed, etc. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR (and Matt)!
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Nancy_g
Apr 17, 2026
Great walking tour! - Fun and fascinating! Matthew was an amazing guide - so knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend!
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I4421ohdeborahm
Apr 7, 2026
Matt is great - Highly recommend Matt Garcia as your guide
Very knowledgeable of the city & history
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Nelly
Apr 2, 2026
Amazing tour - Our guide, Matthew Garcia, was so knowledgeable and fun. He was able to answer all our questions. He went beyond expectations. We loved our tour
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Julie
Mar 27, 2026
Someone who loves his city enthusiastically shares the history and neat info!! - Matt did a great job! He had so many interesting things about the city to share that I hadn’t been aware of. It gave me a new appreciation for San Antonio!!! The tour was well worth it and thanks Matt for the cold water. We’ve very much enjoyed our stay in beautiful San Antonio!!!
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Peggy_k
Mar 11, 2026
Joseph was an excellent... - Joseph was an excellent guide. He talks loud enough for the group to hear and he really knows his history. Great job!
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Sanna_b
Mar 5, 2026
Wonderful personal... - Wonderful personal experience. Learned a lot !!
My guide Matthew was very knowledgeable and easy to follow.
So glad I signed up for the tour because I now look at San Antonio with a new awe !
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Renee_b
May 10, 2026
Overall, the tour was... - Overall, the tour was very informative. Joseph knows a lot about the history of the city. The only constructive feedback I would give is that at times he tended to go on longer than necessary on different points and veering off the true historical aspects of the tour.
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