Downtown Tucson and El Presidio Guided Walking Tour

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Strolls and Stories Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 Hours of Incredible Stories that bring Tucson History Alive!

Itinerary

Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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!
Stop 6

Passing by

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!
Stop 7

Passing by

We see several stunning murals, including Arizona's tallest mural, that are on the Transamerica Building in Downtown Tucson!
El Presidio Park

Passing by

We see the January 8th Memorial (Gabby Giffords Shooting Tragedy), and learn the story of a stunning modernist mid century fountain!
Pima County Courthouse

15 min

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

We stroll past this southwest art deco designed theatre learning of its storied past!
Stop 12

Passing by

Learn the story of Tucson's first skyscraper!
Stop 13

Passing by

We learn of a luxury hotel that was originally in this building complete with a rooftop experience for guests!
Jacome Plaza

10 min

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.