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Best Luxury River Cruises in the USA — Our Top 4

4 river trips  ·  from $117 a head

The 4 best luxury river cruises in the USA you can board this week, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Riverwalk Boat Cruise - Tower of the Americas: a 45-minute view from above
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San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Riverwalk Boat Cruise

1.San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Riverwalk Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

This three-hour San Antonio night tour combines a Tower of the Americas visit, an illuminated River Walk cruise, and a narrated drive past the Alamo, missions, La Villita, and other landmarks. A local guide such as Stephen, Sasha, Autumn, or Renee handles downtown pickup and commentary for groups of up to seven.

“Wonderful experience! Stephen was a fabulous guide who not only provided information on the trip but sent additional information afterwards. We had a great time!”

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San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise - The Alamo: an important start, with limited time
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San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise

2.San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 169 reviews · 4 hours · from $160

Explore San Antonio with a local English-speaking guide in a Mercedes Metris van. You’ll visit the Alamo and Mission San José, ride up the Tower of the Americas, and take a narrated River Walk cruise. Guides such as Nancy, KD, David, and Dylan are praised for making the city’s history lively and personal.

“My activity consisted of multiple things to do in San Antonio. I have to say that tour David; was highly knowledgeable; respectful; kind; and very patient. I think it’s challenging to be touring with tourist who stranger to the tour person; but David made me feel as if I know him from years. He was attentive and very easy to understand. He allow for my sister and I, to feel at ease and to enjoy the tour to the max. It was a rainy day and he even provided us with an umbrella. I have to say that this was an increíble tour; but who made it possible was David.…”

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Chicago Premium Driving Tour with River Boat Cruise and Sky Deck - The Chicago River cruise is the heart of the day
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Chicago Premium Driving Tour with River Boat Cruise and Sky Deck

3.Chicago Premium Driving Tour with River Boat Cruise and Sky Deck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

This four-hour Chicago tour combines a narrated city drive, Cloud Gate, an architecture cruise past more than 40 landmarks, skyline views from Adler Planetarium, and a Skydeck visit. Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides such as Tony, Robert, Joe, Danny, and Jack handle the route, tickets, and local stories in English.

“Tony was a great guide. Very informative and kind. The boat tour, Sky Deck, Navy Pier, and Lake Michigan were all so beautiful to see.”

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San Antonio: Premium Night Driving Tour with River Cruise - The Tower of the Americas gives you the big picture
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San Antonio: Premium Night Driving Tour with River Cruise

4.San Antonio: Premium Night Driving Tour with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $117Best value

Spend three hours seeing San Antonio at night with a small group of up to seven. Ride to the Tower of the Americas, cruise the River Walk, visit Alamo Plaza and La Villita, then hear local stories on a narrated drive. Guides such as Alfred, Sasha, and Rene are known for tailoring the evening to guests.

“We had a wonderful time. Alfred was our tour guide & he was great. There was a mishap at The Tower of America (due to mechanical issues) & Alfred kept apologizing to us....tho it wasn't his fault. Beautiful sky lights at the top of the tower. He still made sure we got to see everything we were promised & more. We didn't realized the town of San Antonio was so historic. We loved it!! The cruise through the Riverwalk was really fun. Great restaurants, music, shops, scenery. My husband & I highly recommend this Tour & Cruise”

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