Waco River Tour: Scenic Views and Local History

Experience the beauty of Waco’s historic landmarks and local wildlife on a boat tour along the Brazos River. Discover the city’s rich history while enjoying stunning sunsets and breathtaking views. Book your 2.5-hour tour now!

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • McLane Stadium - See the Baylor football stadium from the river. great photo opportunity.
  • Baylor University - Learn why the oldest chartered university in Texas has a special relationship with the Brazos River.
  • Waco Suspension Bridge - See and take pictures of the longest suspension bridge west of the Mississippi when it was built in…
What's Included
  • Free Parking
  • Lap babies ride for free
  • Bottled Water
  • Life vests
  • Plenty of photo ops
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity is recommnded but is not included
  • Please use the bathroom before arriving as there are no restrooms at the dock
Additional Information

Discover Waco’s rich history and vibrant present, along with its local wildlife, from the water. Experience the city’s unique landmarks and natural beauty from the river while learning about its past. The morning tour offers a glimpse of the river and Waco as they awaken. The sunset tour begins in daylight and transitions to a stunning sunset view from…

Location
McLane Stadium
South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn into Lot 1, then take a left heading into Lot 2. The boat docks are in the Baylor Basin on the East side of the stadium. Go to the blue pontoon boat with the blue bimini tops and the Brazos Tours logo. If you don't see the boats, you're on the wrong side of the stadium.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kimberly_w
Oct 25, 2025
Best experience ever! - This was an amazing experience. The river was beautiful and our guide was excellent as he shared the history of Waco and the bridges and information about BU. It was the best part of our visit to Waco. I highly recommend it. We will definitely do it again!
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Jason
Oct 25, 2025
Great Tour - I would highly recommend this evening tour down the Brazos River. We learned a lot about the city of Waco and Baylor University.
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L5719uwlisat
Oct 23, 2025
Brazos Boat Tour - Good Times! - We had a great time, it was fun and relaxing and our guide was so knowledgeable about local history and the Waco area. It was a great way to start our day!
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Pioneer53345629735
Oct 17, 2025
Sunset on the Brazos - Great ride on the Brazos river. Our guide was very personable and informative! Definitely a must do when visiting Waco!
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Claudia_s
Oct 17, 2025
Fun on Brazos River - Great guide (Jeff), beautiful views of Waco area Brazos River. Fun trip. Saw a unique view of a Texas town.
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Thomas_z
Oct 12, 2025
Quality watercraft.... - Quality watercraft. Friendly boat operator and knowledgeable guide. Great pace of tour. Beautiful scenery that you can’t experience from a vehicle. Enjoyed the heck out of it.
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Renae_t
Oct 12, 2025
It is a beautiful trip-... - It is a beautiful trip- Danielle our guide was amazing! She was fun, personable and very knowledgeable.
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Explorers25
Oct 8, 2025
What a way to start the day! - Highly recommend this river trip to everyone! We had a wonderful experience and learnt a lot about the Waco area. The boat is super comfortable and Jeff was a great guide, pointing out wildlife and allowing us to take pics at any time. The scenery is beautiful.
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Christine_h
Oct 31, 2025
Nice Experience - It was a very nice boat ride, and was a great way to see some of the main sites/locations along the Brazos in Waco (suspension bridge, park, Baylor). Second half was just a boat ride…a bit long/boring. But - sunset was beautiful.
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Edith_k
Oct 2, 2025
It was a very relaxing... - It was a very relaxing ride and cooled off the hot day. It could have been shorter. Harry was excellent and very engaging! Would be nice to have been able to have a cocktail on the cruise.
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From $64
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).