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San Antonio River Walk Cruise, Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Tower of the Americas Package

Summary Description

This package includes all the best sights and attractions that the city of San Antonio has to offer. Experience an entertaining and informative cruise on the famous San Antonio River Walk along with a trip to the Tower of the Americas Space Needle and a 48 hour valid City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour ticket on a double-decker bus. Explore downtown with friendly staff, live guides and recorded commentary, hopping on and off as much as you like at any of the bus stops on the route.

Highlights
  • The Alamo, Market Square and San Fernando Cathedral
  • Spanish Governor's Palace, Tower of the Americas Space Needle and King William Historical District
  • The Famous River Walk, Theater District & Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76, Southtown and The Tobin Center
  • The Scottish Rite Cathedral, HipĂłlito F. Garcia Federal Building and Yaganagua Garden
  • Emily Morgan Haunted Hotel and Shops at River Center Mall
Description


This package includes all the best sights and attractions that the city of San Antonio has to offer. Experience an entertaining and informative cruise on the famous San Antonio River Walk along with a trip to the Tower of the Americas Space Needle and a 48 hour valid City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour ticket on a double-decker bus. Explore downtown with friendly staff, live guides and recorded commentary, hopping on and off as much as you like at any of the bus stops on the route.

Step aboard a River Walk boat cruise for an exciting and entertaining narrative of the rich history of the San Antonio River! Cruises are about 35 minutes long and cover one and a half miles of the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. In addition to your cruise, this package includes a hop-on hop-tour on a double-decker bus, as well as admission to the Tower of the Americas Space Needle, a 750-foot observation tower/restaurant located at HemisFair Park in the southeastern area of downtown. 

Take in the scenery and experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride. The tower was designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford and was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68. The Tower was the tallest observation tower in the United States from 1968 until 1996, when the Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower was completed. It is the tallest building in San Antonio, and the tallest building in Texas outside of Dallas or Houston. The Tower is located in the middle of HemisFair Park and has an observation deck that is accessible by elevator. In addition, there is also a lounge and revolving restaurant at the top of the tower that provides panoramic views of the city.

What are you waiting for?  Come with us and hop on board for a fantastic ride where you can hop on and off as much as you like at any of the stops on the route to see the attractions that interest you!

This package includes all the best sights and attractions that the city of San Antonio has to offer. Experience an entertaining and informative cruise on the famous San Antonio River Walk along with a trip to the Tower of the Americas Space Needle and a 48 hour valid City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour ticket on a double-decker bus. Explore downtown with friendly staff, live guides and recorded commentary, hopping on and off as much as you like at any of the bus stops on the route.

Step aboard a River Walk boat cruise for an exciting and entertaining narrative of the rich history of the San Antonio River! Cruises are about 35 minutes long and cover one and a half miles of the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. In addition to your cruise, this package includes a hop-on hop-tour on a double-decker bus, as well as admission to the Tower of the Americas Space Needle, a 750-foot observation tower/restaurant located at HemisFair Park in the southeastern area of downtown. 

Take in the scenery and experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride. The tower was designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford and was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68. The Tower was the tallest observation tower in the United States from 1968 until 1996, when the Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower was completed. It is the tallest building in San Antonio, and the tallest building in Texas outside of Dallas or Houston. The Tower is located in the middle of HemisFair Park and has an observation deck that is accessible by elevator. In addition, there is also a lounge and revolving restaurant at the top of the tower that provides panoramic views of the city.

What are you waiting for?  Come with us and hop on board for a fantastic ride where you can hop on and off as much as you like at any of the stops on the route to see the attractions that interest you!

Included / Excluded
  • River cruise & live commentary.
  • 48 hour Hop-on hop-off tour and driver/guide.
  • Tower of Americas Space Needle Observation & 4D Theater Ride Admission.
  • Complimentary downtown and river walk map.
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Food & Drinks
Start / End Locations

Start Location: 216 East Crockett Street, San Antonio, US

Start Location Notes: Next to The Alamo

Commentary

Guide : English

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Boat and Tower tickets can be used on any day.
  • Daily except Friday April 24th 2020; closed Battle of the Parade & festivities.
  • Children 4 years old and younger ride free.
Know Before You Go
  • Hop-On Hop-Off at any of the stops along the route for convenience.
  • Tour is provided on a first come first serve basis.
  • Change dates at any time - you don't even need to call us.
  • Start at any of our 19 convenient Hop-On Hop-Off tour bus stops.
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Call office 24 hours before the tour's start date for a refund. Within 24 hours or not calling tour office to reschedule; no refund.

Options and Pricing

River Walk Cruise, Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Tower of the Americas RETAIL PRICE
Adult (18 - 64 years) $62.99
Child (5 - 11 years) $80.00
Senior (65 - 110 years) $119.00
Terms and Conditions

TICKETS: – Upon completion of the online purchase the user will receive an email instructing the user to print the email and bring it to our office at the San Antonio Visitor Center outside the Menger Hotel. The user must visit our San Antonio Visitor Center office to receive their sightseeing tour and attraction package documents.

The email will show the type of tour/attraction package purchased and the number of tour/attraction packages purchased. City Sightseeing San Antonio will only provide tour and attraction package documents for the amounts shown on the email.

Online tickets are booked on the understanding that the ticket confirmation are pre-paid vouchers which must be redeemed for a valid ticket to travel on arrival at our office at the San Antonio Visitor Center outside the Menger Hotel. All e-mail tickets must be pre-printed before arriving at the San Antonio Visitor Center.

The ticket to travel is valid for use on a City Sightseeing San Antonio Tour. 24 hour and 48 hour tour tickets are valid from the time of redemption at our office at the San Antonio Visitor Center outside the Menger Hotel.

Online sales for arrival dates more than 60 days in advance are not allowed.

Further terms and conditions apply, please check with City Sightseeing at [email protected]

Additional Information

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• River Walk Cruise can be used at any time from 9am - 10pm.

• We get to each stop every 20 minutes, from 8.40am to 5.30pm.

• FREE Appetizer at 'Mad Dogs' on the River Walk with purchase of Adult Entree- one per table. Just SHOW This Ticket.

• FREE Krautwurst Balls with any drink purchase! One order per table - just SHOW this ticket in 'Biergarten' in the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

• FREE Oyster Sampler with the purchase of two premium drinks, just SHOW this ticket, in 'On The Bend Oyster Bar' (Under The Hyatt Regency Hotel). One per table

• Timetable subject to changes due to traffic, construction delays, route changes, and special events. 

• Please note, city authorities do not allow us to mark some of our bus stops, but we do stop as advertised! 

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Basic Information
  • Duration: 48 hours
  • Currency: USD
  • Language: English
  • Booking Cutoff: 30 minutes
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing