A unique experience on the Brazos & Bosque Rivers.
Ranked #1 Best Boat Tour in North America by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice in 2020 & 2023!
Duration: 2.25 Hours
Price: $79 per guest
Group Size: This experience requires a 4 guest minimum to run. Parties of less than 4 guests are more than welcome to book! However, please note that the total number of guests across all parties must be 4 or greater in order to run.
A Unique Perspective on the River
We invite you to sit back, be refreshed, and relax on our 2 hour and 15 minutes, peaceful and informative cruise experience on the Brazos River. It’s sure to be one of the most memorable times of your Waco visit.
Enjoy this luxurious outing as your Captain and Guide welcome you, entertain you, and share intriguing stories of this life-giving river, featuring Waco’s history and its people – past and present.
You will see beautiful landscape and wildlife, as well as some of Waco’s iconic sights. Our crew looks forward to serving you with Waco Tours’ trademark warmth, hospitality and fun – even providing you a uniquely Wacoan treat – making this cruise the unforgettable highlight of your time in Waco.
Our River Cruise is a seasonal experience – it does not run in the winter.
Meeting Place
This tour takes off at McLane Stadium. After booking, we will email directions with your confirmation. Alcohol is not permitted on the boat unless previously discussed for a private tour.
Health/Safety
Masks are not required on our River Cruise. A liability waiver must be signed by each guest before stepping onto the boat. Waivers can be signed beforehand or at check-in.
Boat Cruise
We had a great time on the river cruise. The boat was very comfy and the hosts captain Brad and first mate Shanon treated us so well and made the trip interesting and fun.
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Mitch G
February 20, 2026.
Amazing tour
By far one of the best tours we have been on anywhere. Micah and CJ were both extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. They were personable and it felt they really wanted to get to know each one of us. It felt like we were truly invited to join their family on a tour. Thank you for the fun and informative tour!!!
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Tiffany Gillett
February 8, 2026.
Fun family afternoon
Our family had a blast with CJ and Betty! They were both a delight and very knowledgeable. We loved all the stories they had to share about the area. Beautiful sights and easy pace for stops. Thank you for a fun day learning about the city.
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Relax32368615591
January 20, 2026.
Family Trip Waco Tour
The tour was a great experience and a nice way to see a lot in a little amount of time. While the fee was a little more than other tours I think it was made up in the “extras” they give you as well as the fantastic tour guide. We had our 4 year old daughter and CJ made sure to make her feel included and she enjoyed and was into the ride for the full 2.5 hour tour! Would highly recommend if wanting to see the city of Waco along with those Fixer Upper highlights.
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Kim R
January 13, 2026.
We got all the must-know details!!!!
Shannon & Brad, our tour guides, were an absolute delight! They made it fun & interactive and very informative!
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Daniel K
January 10, 2026.
Charming Waco
A polished, engaging review can really capture the spirit of a Waco + Fixer Upper tour. Drawing from what travelers consistently highlight — friendly guides, insider stories, and the blend of TV nostalgia with real Waco history — you can craft something that feels authentic and helpful. Here’s a strong, ready‑to‑use review you can post or adapt: --- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review: Waco & Fixer Upper Tour If you’re a fan of Fixer Upper or just curious about the charm of Waco, this tour is absolutely worth your time. It strikes a perfect balance between seeing the iconic homes and shops featured on the show and learning about the real history and culture of the city. The guides are knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about Waco’s story.
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Burton V
December 10, 2025.
Our festive tour in Waco
The tour was fun, friendly and fabulous! Our tour guides Brad and Micah were well informed and professional. We felt very comfortable with the entire tour.
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Getaway300997
December 8, 2025.
A Waco Must Do
Really enjoyed this tour around Waco! We gained a good understanding of the area, the Magnolia beginnings and saw some fun “Fixer Upper” properties. A must do tour if you’re in the area. Our tour guides Brad and Micah were extremely kind and caring individuals. Love the restoration theme of the tour as a whole. God bless!
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Sweta H
December 1, 2025.
Great sunset tour
This was a delightful respite for the entire family to learn more about a town that I drive by all these years and had no idea of the rich history and context. The river itself is wide and deep and has many pathways and I was intrigued by the geography and the landsape. The boat operator and tour guides were fantastic and put their heart and soul in it. I am so glad we did this trip and would actually do it again.
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Mattie H
November 25, 2025.
Captain Brad and First Mate Caden are Top Tier
This river cruise was absolutely outstanding. Captain Brad and First Mate Caden MADE the trip. They were so amazing. From cracking jokes, to telling us Waco history, to even making us Dr Pepper floats!! Such an awesome evening. So relaxing and peaceful too.
