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: 2 hours, 5 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
  • Bottled Water
  • Life vests
  • Free Parking
  • Plenty of photo ops
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity is not included
  • Please use the bathroom before arriving as there are no restrooms at the dock
Additional Information

There is no better way to see and learn about Waco’s past and present, along with the local wildlife, than from the water. You will see the unique landmarks and nature of the Waco area from the river, while learning about the city’s history. The morning tour allows you to see the river and Waco as it’s waking up. The sunset tour starts out while it is…

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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Dave_scott1234
Aug 17, 2025
FUN SUNSET BRAZOS BOAT - nice trip, great guide, comfortable boat, interesting scenery. would do it again next year. nothing to complain about
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Deniseoz1443ut
Aug 15, 2025
Beautiful evening - Loved hearing about the history and the weather was perfect. My family really enjoyed it! Definitely recommended, love Waco Texas
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364bethg
Aug 11, 2025
Relax and enjoy nature without leaving the city - Our world is filled with remarkable beauty, wonder, and awe. Today, Walt and I took a sunset cruise on the Brazos and Bosque Rivers. Relaxing and enjoying the peaceful water and bright sunshine was truly rejuvenating.
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Garnet159
Aug 8, 2025
Nice sunset tour - We took the sunset tour with Harry as our guide. It was a beautiful, warm night and perfect to be on the river. Harry was well informed about the area and gave us some interesting facts. It was a nice, relaxing way to spend the evening and watch the sun go down by the river.
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Katie_k
Jul 28, 2025
Pretty evening on the water - Friendly guide and a fun new way to see Waco. We saw some wildlife as well … deer, herons, and a raccoon
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Jmb578
Jul 27, 2025
Fun Way to See Waco! - This was a great way to see Waco! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the sights and hearing the history of Waco. Danielle was an excellent tour guide and knows the area very well.
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S1180ycelizabethw
Jul 26, 2025
The river is my happy place - I would highly recommend this experience. My mom and I did the sunset tour and it was fabulous. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable of the sites we were seeing. The ride was relaxing and the music was on point. It made for such an enjoyable evening. The sunset was incredible. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
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Cynthia_s
Jul 23, 2025
It was amazing. The tour... - It was amazing. The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. She was great and answered all of our questions.
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Pedro_s
Jul 22, 2025
Great scenery and wildlife - Calm boat ride with nature views. Total of 10 people on the boat everyone was friendly and sociable. We brought some snacks and drinks on board. Would do again
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Adela_d
Aug 7, 2025
Relaxing & Informative - If you're sensitive to heat, the Texas temps could be bothersome. However, there is enough wind blowing through your hair from the boat speed. This will keep you cool!
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From $64
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).