Tucson Historic Tour: Explore Culture and Architecture
4.8
70 Ratings
Tucson
Immerse yourself in Tucson's rich history and vibrant architecture on this engaging walking tour. Discover the beauty of desert plants and explore historic landmarks. Join us today!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mercado San Agustin - This is where we will meet and the tour also ends here.\nWe will learn about the market and visit some of the shops inside the market. \n- Barrio Historico - Tucson historic neighborhood Barrio Viejo, meaning Old Neighborhood. \nWe will drive down the streets of Barrio Viejo while tour guide comments on the architecture and history of the neighborhood. \nWe will take a light walk in a colorful street. \n- El Tiradito Shrine - This is my favorite stop! Come prepared with a wish in mind to leave at the shrine. \n- Hotel Congress - Hotel Congress is famous for many good things, did you know this is were John Dillingers gang got caught? We will talk about this and the other reasons this Hotel is so special. Established in 1919.\n- Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - We will drive by El Presidio Museum and its charming colorful neighborhood. \n- Pima County Historic Courthouse - The Pima County Historic Courthouse is among Tucson’s most beloved landmarks. Designed by architect Roy Place, this iconic Spanish Colonial Revival-styled structure was built in 1929 and remained in service for an 86-year span.
What's Included
- Printed recommendations for places and restaurants to visit during your trip
Additional Information
JOIN US FOR THE AUTHENTIC HISTORIC WALKING TOUR!!
Embark on a journey with a local Tucson guide!
This tour is perfect for those seeking to delve into the history and culture of Tucson, engage in friendly interaction, and have an enjoyable time!
DON’T MISS OUR REVIEWS SECTION!
At the conclusion of this tour, you will be captivated by the abundance of Tucson’s historical wealth and its vibrant, attractive neighborhoods.
This is a drive and walk tour.
We will have a delightful wander through a historic, colorful street, appreciate the local desert flora and take in the distinct features and architecture of a notable Tucson barrio, pausing at other significant landmarks.
We will delve into Tucson’s architectural and historic legacy which harks back to the early 1770s, engaging in discussions while appreciating the breathtaking desert flora. The tour is brimming with narratives, intriguing facts and guarantees an educational, enjoyable experience. If fortune favors us, we might even have the opportunity to tour and converse with a local at their residence.
The tour involves driving to various locations. Please message me if you are without transportation.
Location
Mercado San Agustin
South Avenida del Convento
COVID SAFETY CHANGES:
-you will be driving your own car to each location. You will be given a list of locations with addresses for your GPS.
-we will all be wearing a mask and keep out distance
NOTE: this is an outdoors tour. Very safe and lots of social distancing and fresh air.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(70 Ratings)
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Expedition295093
Mar 28, 2024
We Learned A Lot! - Thanks for the fun time in Tucson. Priscilla shared her enthusiasm for Tucson while leading the tour about the architecture, plants, wildlife, and history. I hope you are able to upgrade to that van for your tours.
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Kelly_d
Mar 21, 2024
Fantastic! - Priscilla was our guide and she was wonderful! She is very passionate about Tuscon, it's history, and all it has to offer! She was very informative, answered all our questions and was a lot of fun! My husband and I highly recommend this tour!
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Jennifer_f
Mar 16, 2024
Great tour of Tucson area and history . - Priscilla was fun and personable . She has great knowledge of the history and area and is excited to share it with others. She also shared her own personal stories that made it even better! I’d recommend.
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Maryseisharrell
Mar 4, 2024
Good intro to Tucson - Our guide was so enthusiastic! Tour was very thorough and interesting. I would recommend this to her to get a good overview of the older part of Tucson.
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Mary_s
Mar 4, 2024
Thorough, interesting - Our guide's enthusiasim!
Only suggestion is to put a small cooler of water bottles to be available. Otherwise everything was great.
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Trishgh
Mar 1, 2024
Informative, fun, and a lovely person giving a great tour of Tuscon. - Pricilla was so friendly & accommodating & treated us like long lost friends. Had so much detailed information about Tucson and the historical perspective on the area and its Mexican roots. Myself and my two friends from out of town had a "private" tour with her.
She's a lovely person and enthusiastic tour guide. Don't miss her interesting &fun tour!!
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X9034kajackp
Feb 21, 2024
Great Overview of Downton Tucson and Surrounding Neighborhoods - Priscilla provided an excellent tour in and around the downtown area. Lots of history and knowledge that made the tour very interesting and entertaining! My wife and i have lived in Tucson and we learned a lot. Also perfect for those visiting Tucson with interests in history, architecture, food and drink!
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74diannaj
Feb 8, 2024
A Tucson highlight! - Priscilla is such a delight and guided us on a downtown tour which was a great introduction to Tucson history. Our 3 hour tour seemed to fly by and was a highlight of our visit. We also have found a new appreciation for the local architecture, culture, cuisine and current events!
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Theresa_b
Jan 19, 2024
Great Tour! - Priscilla is a wonderful tour guide! She brings her own background and knowledge of Tucson's history together to create an engaging walking/driving tour. My whole family enjoyed her insight into the history of Tucson - it's people, homes, vegetation and fun facts. We loved her sense of humor and her love of the city she was so excited to share with us. She left us with lots of great recommendations for fun things to do and great places to eat in Tucson!
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Songofthefrog
Nov 27, 2023
Great way to see Tucson - This is a great way to get to know the history and culture of Tucson. Priscilla is super knowledgeable and friendly. I would absolutely recommend this tour to a friend and may even book it again when we have family in town.
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