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Rio San Antonio Cruises

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 168 attractions in San Antonio
Traveler 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
Adrian, Michigan
Jun 2, 2008

My hosts in San Antonio insisted on taking me to the Riverwalk and on the boat cruise; I am glad they did! We didn't leave until after dark, but that did nothing but add to the charm of the tour and made the heat much more tolerable! The cruise lasts about a half hour, and for less than $8 you... more

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Santa Cruz, CA
May 22, 2008
0/5 found this review helpful

The only reason I took this boat ride was because I was with my 88 year old mother-in-law and she walks slow and tires readily. We were packed in like sardines and there were quite a few children on the boat. They were loud, obnoxious and their parents did nothing to control them; also several babies were on board that... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kitchener, Canada
Mar 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Rio San Antonio Cruise is a great way to see the riverwalk, and learn a little about the city at the same time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and quite amusing too. The boat was full, with about 40 people. We waited about 1/2 hour to board the boat, but found out later that you can board at... more

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5 of 5 stars
Topeka, Kansas
Jan 14, 2008

The boats are large and comfortable, plus we had some really fun people on board. It's the best way to go down the riverwalk and see the lights and the people walking, shopping and dining. The price was a little steep, but worth it. more

Jun 23, 2003
5/9 found this review helpful

I expected the ride to be more of the Disney variety, but I was wrong. The tour guide was warm, funny, and gave you the sense that you were a part of something wonderful, TEXAS, and THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF SAN ANTONIO. I was more than happy to tip our great driver as we disembarked to barge...it was well worth... more

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