Downtown Tucson and El Presidio Guided Walking Tour

Scott, your Tour Guide with Strolls and Stories Tours!

We visit Historic Pima County Courthouse!

The Dillinger Courtroom! Hear how gang was captured in Tucson!

Learn of the mid century shopping scene in Downtown Tucson!

Learn how our Sonoran Row Houses were built for our harsh climate!

Learn of Tucson's 4,000 years of Native American History!

Hear of Tucson's Spanish Colonial Founding in 1775

Hear the story of Sam Hughes, a Pioneer Founder of Tucson

Learn the story of Henry Trost, the Famous Architect of the Southwest!

Stroll the sidewalks of charming Downtown Tucson!

Learn the story of the Steinfeld Family and their Mansion!

Hear the story of the Tucson Fox Theatre!

Southwest Art Deco Style of the Tucson Fox Theatre

Learn how our Sonoran Row Houses were built for our harsh desert climate!

Spanish Colonial Revival Style Architectural Charm!

Spanish Colonial Charm in Downtown Tucson

Visit this Historic Pima County Courthouse

Duration2h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Hear the historic stories, fascinating tales and my interesting tidbits of Tucson History on this guided walking tour! We discuss Tucson's founding in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Presidio and learn of our 4,000 years of Native American History!

We see a historic Sonoran Row House and learn how these mud adobe structures were built for your desert climate. We stroll past charming historic mansions, three by the famous architect Henry Trost, learning the fascinating tales of your Pioneer Founders...one story is a real hoot!

We visit the historic Pima County Courthouse to learn of the Dillinger Gangs capture in Tucson in 1934. Learn of a famous gunfighter and the fascinating story of Tucson’s first cathedral!

We stroll past a historic theatre, see a stunning former department store, see Tucson's first skyscaper, and learn of a former luxury hotel, as we hear of Tucson's mid century shopping scene that gains national acclaim!

What's included

2 Hours of Incredible Stories that bring Tucson History Alive!

What to expect

Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
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We stroll past the rebuilt Presidio Walls hearing how Tucson was founded in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Presidio, and of our 4,000 years of Native American History.
Old Town Artisans
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We stroll past this historic Sonoran Row House doing a deep dive into how these mud adobe structures were built for our harsh desert climate.
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
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We stroll past the J. Knox Corbett Mansion, Hiram & Petra Stevens Home, and Sam Hughes Home hearing the fascinating tales of these Pioneer Founders.
Steinfeld Mansion
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We stop outside the stunning Steinfeld Mansion to learn of the famous architect Henry Trost, and hear the fascinating tale of the Steinfeld Family, one of Tucson's Pioneering Merchant Families!
Owls Club
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We stroll past the Owls Club Mansion in the El Presidio Neighborhood learning details of what the club was and of the high society parties they threw! This story is a real hoot!
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We stroll past El Charro Cafe to learn the history of the oldest continuous same family Mexican restaurant in the United States! The story of this restaurant is an entrepreneur's dream!
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We see several stunning murals, including Arizona's tallest mural, that are on the Transamerica Building in Downtown Tucson!
El Presidio Park
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We see the January 8th Memorial (Gabby Giffords Shooting Tragedy), and learn the story of a stunning modernist mid century fountain!
Pima County Courthouse
15m

We visit the stunning Historic Pima County Courthouse, built in 1929, including a visit to the Dillinger Gang Courtroom where we hear the tale of the Gang's Capture in Tucson in 1934!
Veinte de Agosto Park
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We hear the story of your first St. Augustine Cathedral built in 1868 and what happens to it - This is a fascinating tale! Plus we learn of a famous gunfighter who partied the night away on this plaza!
Fox Tucson Theatre
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We stroll past this southwest art deco designed theatre learning of its storied past!
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Learn the story of Tucson's first skyscraper!
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We learn of a luxury hotel that was originally in this building complete with a rooftop experience for guests!
Jacome Plaza
10m

We learn the fascinating tale of the mid century shopping scene the Steinfeld's and Jacome's built in Downtown Tucson including the story of a luxury hotel that dates to 1929!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet directly across the street from the YMCA located at 60 W Alameda Street under the big shade tree on the southeast corner of the intersection of W Alameda Street and N Church in Downtown Tucson.

End point

We meet directly across the street from the YMCA located at 60 W Alameda Street under the big shade tree on the southeast corner of the intersection of W Alameda Street and N Church in Downtown Tucson.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour Participation Risk Acknowledgement and Liability Waiver: By booking this tour, I understand and agree that participation in this Guided Walking Tour involves walking on public sidewalks, crossing streets and entering both public and private buildings and property. This guided tour could involve risk of physical injury, illness, death or property loss, and despite safety precautions, the tour operator cannot guarantee safety thereof, as all risks cannot be prevented. I understand that any injuries, medical expenses, property loss, or other personal expenditures that result during or from participating in this Tour, are to be borne by the participant, or by their parent or guardian (if participant is a minor), and I agree to release the tour operator and it's owner and employees of any and all liability.
No pets please. Service animals are allowed.

Cancellation policy

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

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