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San Antonio Self-Guided Podcast Tour of the River Walk

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  • San Antonio
  • 1 hr 31 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Follow a 2.5 km podcast-style tour through San Antonio’s River Walk and uncover how a 1921 flood helped shape this iconic urban park.

About this tour

Discover the story beneath San Antonio’s bustling streets on a self-guided podcast tour of the River Walk. Stone staircases, lush cypress trees, and remarkable engineering set the scene for a tale of disaster and reinvention. After a deadly flood in 1921, the river was nearly paved over as a concrete sewer. A theatrical puppet show, a visionary architect, and New Deal funding helped turn the urban hazard into an iconic linear park.

Follow a 2.5 km route with six stops over 91 minutes. Podcast-style audio from experts and locals brings the history to life, while precise in-app navigation guides you between stops. An interactive guide is also available for questions about the story and your surroundings. Begin at the Houston Street Bridge stairwell leading down to the River Walk, and check your route and final walking section before setting out.

Take this San Antonio River Walk tour at your own pace and see how a city transformed its relationship with the river. Start exploring the San Antonio self-guided podcast tour whenever you’re ready.

Highlights

  • Trace how a devastating 1921 flood reshaped the city
  • Descend to the River Walk’s stone stairways and cypress-lined banks
  • Hear experts and locals tell the story in podcast style
  • Explore six stops along a 2.5 km route
  • Use in-app navigation and ask questions about the story and surroundings

What's included

Included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

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Important information

  • Meet at the Houston Street Bridge stairwell leading down to the River Walk
  • Check your route and the final walking section before travel
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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