Walking Tour Along the San Antonio Riverwalk And Around Downtown
Description
From the first step of your guided adventure, I will share fascinating stories about the history, culture, architecture, and personalities of San Antonio, including the back story of the Riverwalk, a hotel that was towed through the city streets, another that had the rooms lifted up and stacked on top of each other, and I'll share what happened during the siege and battle of the Alamo in 1836. There's the Tower of the Americas, San Fernando Cathedral, our Lovelock Bridge, the most haunted hotel in San Antonio, the quaint Arneson River Theater, and Marriage Island, where over 300 couples tie the knot annually. Take your photo on the famous Selina Bridge. Hear how Johnny Cash, Rudolph Valentino, Carol Burnett, Phil Collins, Babe Ruth, Davy Crockett, and Queen Elizabeth II are all connected to the city. I'll gladly answer your questions, leaving you with many memorable stories to share...PLUS...it's a great way to get in your "steps" Remember...every step forward is a step back in time !
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Itinerary
Hear the story of the siege and battle of the Alamo, what happened, and why we remember it today. You will be standing in front of this world-famous National Historic Landmark. This is not a tour through the Alamo.
This is the symbol of the World's Fair, known as "Hemisfair" held in San Antonio in 1968. Over 6 million people visited the city to experience the World's Fair. 750' tall, it towers over the city skyline.
Stroll among the towering cypress trees and hear the history of the historic Riverwalk. Take a photo on the famous Selena Bridge, visit Marriage Island, the cute Arneson River Theater, and so many other highlights of the Riverwalk.
This outdoor theater, constructed in 1940, is on the San Antonio Riverwalk and is the scene of river parades, entertainment....and movies. Also located here is the beautiful Rosita Bridge.
This towering sculpture is an icon of San Antonio. It was a gift to the city to show the friendship between three nations. Designed by Sebastian, this 65' high sculpture arrived in the city in 2002.
Hear the fascinating history and mystery of San Antonio's most haunted hotel.... and the famous celebrities who have stayed there.
It is one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States and dates back to the early 1700's. Pope John Paul II visited the cathedral during his visit to San Antonio, and Jim Bowie was married there.
It's the oldest tavern on the Riverwalk and opened in 1933. Apart from being the perfect spot to "people-watch" on the Riverwalk it boasts a beer-soaked wooden bar which is 100 feet long.
Probably the best-loved building in San Antonio, and its Richardsonian Romanesque architecture features a unique beehive dome. Hear the story of how it came to be.....and why it is very popular on one special day each year.
See the iconic riverside restaurant with the colorful umbrellas. It boasts of being the first restaurant to open on the Riverwalk and dates back to 1946. A great spot to enjoy strolling mariachis as well.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There are small arch bridges and some staircases to climb
- Walkers should expect a 3 hour tour
- I do not offer a tour inside the Alamo, however, I will give you information so you can meet one of the Alamo Tour Guides
- I recommend that you not only bring water, but sunscreen, a hat and good walking shoes
Reviews(157)
This is one of the best city tours I’ve been on. Stewart, the tour guide is very knowledgeable, professional, friendly and most importantly very respectful to everyone in our tour group. He provided a great overview of downtown San Antonio and a comprehensive history of the river walk. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you Kofi...I enjoyed meeting your wonderful family while you were in San Antonio, and showing you some of the sights while sharing stories of our rich history. Thanks for joining me ! Stewart
Great tour with lots of interesting details about San Antonio including the Alamo and the design of the riverwalk.
Glad you enjoyed the Tour Larry....welcome to Texas ! Stewart
We'd never been in San Antonio before and this was the perfect way to get an understanding of the city. Our tour guide was very informative, he made it fun too! Everyone should try this one out!
It was a pleasure to introduce you and Greg to San Antonio on our Walking Tour....and pass on some info to assist you with your stay. Thanks Lynn...come back again soon ! Stewart
It was delightful. Stewart was well prepared, patient and thorough. His preparation was apparent in his presentation. It was well done.
Thank you Calvin. I am glad that you and Patti enjoyed the Walking Tour, and we hope to see you back in San Antonio again soon. Regards, Stewart
Great tour even with terrible weather. It rained the entire time but the tour was amazing so I did not mind the rain. Better pictures with less people. Great information on the tour
Lynn and Dawn...thanks for tolerating the weather....but I am glad you enjoyed the Tour and the stories. Great to meet you both ! Stewart
Stewart was Fantastic as my Guide to San Antonio and the Riverwalk. Stewart did an Outstanding job in Highlighting the History and the Sights of San Antonio while also giving insight into the History, Culture and it Sights. I Especialy enjoyed the Highlights of the Alamo and His Vivid insight into its History. Stewart Thank You for a wonderful experience and I highly recommend to Anyone looking to Visit San Antonio.
It was great to meet you George, and I'm glad you enjoyed our stroll along the Riverwalk and through downtown. I hope you enjoy your stay here in the Alamo City. Go Swans !
Fantastic guide, informative & comprehensive tour of the downtown area. A must-do for visitors to the city! Stewart was amazing as our tour guide. We have been to San Antonio a handful of times and have enjoyed seeing many sights of the city. Stewart took this visit to the next level with his fun and informative tour. We learned things about The Alamo, Riverwalk, and various other stops along our route that we had never heard before! Our family was a group of 8; our youngest child was 3 and oldest 16. All our kids enjoyed this activity and though I was a bit apprehensive about taking a stroller for our 3 and 4 yr olds due to many stairs along the Riverwalk; we brought small very lightweight foldable umbrella strollers along that quickly fold up (actually we didn’t even bother to fold them, just simply carried the strollers up a flight of stairs or two) and it worked beautifully. Our littles jumped right in/out of their stroller and it saved their legs from being tired. Stewart was patient and understanding to adjust to our kiddos needs and it was much appreciated. Book this tour, you will not be disappointed. Whether it’s your first visit to the city or you’ve been several times I almost guarantee you’ll learn something new and have a great time doing so!
Thanks Angela.....what a good time we had, and I really enjoyed meeting your family on our stroll along the Riverwalk and through downtown . I hope you enjoy the photos from the Tour, and plan another visit in the future to see all the changes in the Alamo City. Stewart
Our walking tour was led by Stewart, who is surprisingly an Aussie, that has been living in San Antonio for the past 25 years and has a passion and enthusiasm for the city's history. He made the tour fun and interesting and we learned a lot about the city through his guidance. We enjoyed seeing the Riverwalk area, Alamo, and nearby sights and recommend it to others who enjoy walking, seeing the sights, and learning some interesting history.
Thank you Chad. I'm so glad that you and Lisa enjoyed the Tour and insights of this amazing city. I hope you get to revisit again soon ! Stewart
Had the best time! Stewart is an exceptional storyteller who painted a vivid picture of the Riverwalk in San Antonio, especially its architecture. He also shared the fascinating history about the Alamo. We have done several walking tours across the country, and this is hands down, one of the best.
Thank you Ridin. I am so glad that you and Shivani had a good time on our Tour through San Antonio. Hopefully it will entice you both back for another visit in the future...there is so much happening here. Thanks again ! Stewart
Stewart’s walking tour was absolutely fantastic! He is highly engaging, funny and so knowledgeable about San Antonio and is continuously learning more to add to his tour. Stewart included rest stops and a coffee stop adding to the relaxed pace of the tour. He catered for various mobility levels of the group members. Stewart was able to effortlessly answer questions from the group in addition to the tour content. Stewart provided one of the best walking tours of a city that we have experienced around the world. The three hours is jam packed with information and amazing value for money. We would definitely recommend this tour to others and if we return to San Antonio would book in for one of Stewart’s other tours. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about San Antonio with Stewart. You won’t regret it.
Thank you so much Julia. I am really happy that you and Dean enjoyed our time together, and I hope that when you look back over the photos, you take away happy memories of your time in the Alamo City. Dean excelled in the little quizzes along the way, and I look forward to catching up with you both again on a possible return visit. Thanks again for taking my Tour. Stewart
