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Scott, your Tour Guide with Strolls and Stories Tours!
Hear the story of several murals!
Learn the story of the Steinfeld Family and their Mansion!
Learn how our Sonoran Row Houses were built for our harsh climate!
Stroll the charming sidewalks of Downtown Tucson!

Downtown Tucson and El Presidio Guided Walking Tour

By Strolls and Stories Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 148 per adult
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Overview

Scott, your tour guide, has a passion for good story telling! Hear the historic stories, fascinating tales & my interesting tidbits of Tucson History on this guided walking tour! We discuss Tucson's founding in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Presidio & learn of our 4,000 years of Native American History!

We see a historic Sonoran Row House & learn how these mud adobe structures were built for our desert climate. We stroll past charming historic mansions, three by the famous architect Henry Trost, learning the fascinating tales of our 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 & 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!

Activity location

  • Pima County Courthouse
    • 115 N Church Ave,
    • 85701-1199, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lohse Family YMCA
    • 60 West Alameda Street
    • 85701, Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Downtown Tucson and El Presidio Guided Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
RM 148.14 x 1 AdultRM 148.14
Total
Price is RM 148.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 Hours of Incredible Stories that bring Tucson History Alive!

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Presidio San Agustin del Tucson (Pass 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 (Pass 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 (Pass 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 (Pass 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 (Pass 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!
El Charro Café Downtown (Pass 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!
Transamerica Building (Pass by)
We see several stunning murals, including Arizona's tallest mural, that are on the Transamerica Building in Downtown Tucson!
El Presidio Park (Pass 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
  • 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 (Pass by)
We hear the story of our 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 (Pass by)
We stroll past this southwest art deco designed theatre learning of its storied past!
Valley National Bank Building (Tucson, Arizona) (Pass by)
Learn the story of Tucson's first skyscraper!
100 N Stone Ave (Pass by)
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!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPima County Courthouse
    • 115 N Church Ave,
    • 85701-1199, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELohse Family YMCA
    • 60 West Alameda Street
    • 85701, Tucson, Arizona, United States

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