Group activities in San Antonio: 4 picks for groups

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Rivercenter boarding, 809 E River Walk · a few minutes' walk from the convention center

Hire a river barge and captain for your own cruise along the River Walk. You can pre-order drinks for the trip.

Client outingRelaxedLow effortOutdoorsViewsPregameEasy walk

Fits: Private charters for up to about 37 passengers
Cost: $under 30 per person (est.)
Tip: One hour costs less off-peak ($180) than peak ($230); call 210-227-4746 to book.

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315 E Commerce St #100, River Walk district · short walk from the convention center

Three 60-minute escape rooms downtown, from a bank heist to a spy agency. Bigger groups can race each other across rooms.

CollaborativeCommunicationCompetitiveHands-onEveningEasy walk

Fits: Up to 12 players per room; three rooms for competition-style groups
Cost: $under 30 per person (est.)
Tip: Team-building bookings make every room private; contact them for multi-room packages.

Website ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026

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615 E Houston St (federal courthouse) · short walk from the convention center

A two-hour walking crawl of downtown bars with ghost stories between stops. It is adults only.

WalkingEveningCasualUniqueEasy walk

Fits: Ticketed group walk; call about private group tours
Cost: $under 30 per person (est.)
Tip: Bring photo ID (21+ only) and take a rideshare to the start, as parking is tight.

ActivityPrice on request

312 Pearl Pkwy, Pearl · about 2 miles north of the convention center

The Culinary Institute of America runs private hands-on cooking classes and wine tastings at Pearl. They can be part of a corporate event.

Hands-onCollaborativeCreativeUniqueTasting

Fits: Private classes on request; group size not published
Tip: Request through the CIA Texas event form and say it is a corporate group.

How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week.

Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date.

Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead.

Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

Group activities in San Antonio.