Experience The Magic Of The San Antonio River Walk At Night With A Guided Boat Tour And Scenic Drive In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published March 07, 2023
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
If you’ve never visited the San Antonio River Walk at night, consider this your sign to do so as soon as possible – preferably in the form of a guided tour with See Sight Tours San Antonio. Bookable on TripAdvisor, this unique excursion features a visit to the Tower of the Americas, a scenic boat tour, and a narrated drive that stops at several landmarks around downtown. It’s easily one of the best things to do in San Antonio!
Experience San Antonio in a whole new way when you embark on this nighttime guided tour.
Hosted by See Sight Tours San Antonio and promoted by TripAdvisor, this 3-hour tour stops at multiple points of interest around the Alamo City, including the famed Tower of the Americas.
An elevator ride takes you to the top of the 750-foot-tall landmark, where an observation deck provides stunning, panoramic views of the San Antonio skyline.
Tower of the Americas, 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
You'll also get the opportunity to take a scenic river cruise, passing such famous spots as La Villita - San Antonio's first neighborhood - and learning all about the city's fascinating history from your knowledgeable tour guide.
The boat tour lasts about one hour, and in that relatively short about of time, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for this beautiful city - even if it's your hundredth time visiting!
Exploring the River Walk in the daytime is one thing, but seeing all the shops, restaurants, and hotels illuminated at night is an entirely different (and much more magical) experience.
A 45-minute narrated drive around downtown adds another layer of depth and immersion to the tour. You'll pass by The Alamo itself, as well as other world-famous destinations...
The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
...such as the San Fernando Cathedral, which happens to be the oldest continuously functioning religious community Texas. Just wait until you see the nightly, 24-minute video art projection on the church's façade that attracts onlookers from all over the globe!
San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
...and explore the historic Pearl, the city's lively downtown district brimming with renowned restaurants, shops, hotels, lofts, co-working spaces, breweries, and more.
Pearl Brewery, 303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA
Please note that the light show at the San Fernando Cathedral is cancelled through March 13. For more information about the tour or to reserve your spot, please visit the official TripAdvisor page.
Have you ever taken this unique nighttime tour of the San Antonio River Walk? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby park that’s one of the oldest places in America.
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