The Turquoise Trail Guided Downtown Tour, by the Presidio Museum

3.8 (5 reviews) Tucson, USA
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Overview

Tucson’s Historic Downtown Walking Tour
A 2 ½-mile loop through downtown that showcases Tucson’s Spanish Colonial architecture and historic landmarks. The Turquoise Trail Walking Tour begins at the Presidio Museum, located at 196 N. Court Avenue and is marked by a distinctive turquoise line painted on the sidewalk, making it easy to follow.

Trail Options:
1) A self-guided tour brochure is available at the Historic Pima County Court House Visitor Center or at the Presidio Museum for $2.

2) A GPS-led app called "Turquoise Trail" is available at Google Play or the App Store for $5.

The complete walk takes 90 minutes to two hours, but it can also be done in segments. The Trail is fully wheelchair/scooter accessible.

More than 30 restaurants are within a few blocks of the walk, providing opportunities for lunch along the way.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

  1. The Turquoise Trail
    3h · Admission ticket included
    On the guided Turquoise Trail Walking Tour, you will learn about Tucson's history, architecture and interesting stories from our experienced guides.

    Begin the tour at the Presidio Museum and hear about how its settlement had a significant impact on the City of Tucson's settlement by Europeans. See the longest-inhabited building in Tucson. Learn about Presidio Park sculptures and why they are significant to Tucson's history and culture. Walk through the Barrio Viejo, and area that grew in population in the late 1800s and early 1900s and became very ethnically diverse. View the former Carnegie Library building, which is today's Children's Museum. Discover Hotel Congress, built in 1919 across from the railroad depot, where John Dillinger's gang rented rooms and asked firemen to carry out their bags of machine guns when a fire broke out. This ultimately led to their arrest. End the tour at the Fox Theater, which has been restored to its former greatness. More stops are also included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go inside the Tucson Presidio Museum at 196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ and tell the front desk you are there for the Turquoise Trail tour. They will direct you from there.

End point

Go inside the Tucson Presidio Museum at 196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ and tell the front desk you are there for the Turquoise Trail tour. They will direct you from there.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers needing walkers

Cancellation policy

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

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