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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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We will take a pleasant stroll in one colorful historic street admiring the desert plants and enjoying the features and architecture of a Tucson Historic barrio and stop at other historic landmarks.
We will explore Tucson's history and architecture that dates back to the early 1770s, we will be talking and admiring the beauty of desert plants. A tour filled with stories, fun facts and lots of learned filled with fun. If we are lucky we will get invited to a home tour or talk to local.
By the end of this tour you will be enchanted by Tucson's rich history and beautiful colorful neighborhoods.
We will drive to different locations (and light walking) tour.
* If you dont have transportation please message me*
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A printed list of recommended places and restaurants to visit for the rest of your trip.
Departure Point
100 South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
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.
Mercado San Agustin, Tucson, Arizona, United States This is where we will meet and the tour also ends here.
We will learn about the market and visit some of the shops inside the market. 15 minutes
Barrio Historico, Tucson, Arizona, United States Tucson historic neighborhood Barrio Viejo, meaning Old Neighborhood.
We will drive down the streets of Barrio Viejo while tour guide comments on the architecture and history of the neighborhood.
We will take a light walk in a colorful street. 30 minutes
El Tiradito Shrine, Tucson, Arizona, United States This is my favorite stop! Come prepared with a wish in mind to leave at the shrine. 10 minutes
311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA 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. 10 minutes
Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, Tucson, Arizona, United States We will drive by El Presidio Museum and its charming colorful neighborhood. 7 minutes
115 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA 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. 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Kelly_D
21 Mar 2024
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!
Jennifer_F
16 Mar 2024
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.
maryseisharrell
04 Mar 2024
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.
This tour in
Tucson
is organized by
Priscilla Teran
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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