Tucson Historic Stroll and Architecture Tour

WELCOME Winter Visitors TO THE ORIGINAL WALKING HISTORIC TOUR!!
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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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Meeting Point

Mercado San Agustin

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.

What's included:

• A printed list of recommended places and restaurants to visit for the rest of your trip.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Mercado San Agustin

100 S Avenida Del Convento, Suite 200, Tucson, 85745-2958, Arizona

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

Near 100 South Stone Ave, Between I-10 and Stone Ave, Cushing and 17th Street, Tucson, 85701, Arizona

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

400 S Main Ave, , Tucson, 85701-2228, Arizona

This is my favorite stop! Come prepared with a wish in mind to leave at the shrine.

10 minutes

Hotel Congress

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 Museum

196 N Court Ave, , Tucson, 85701-1002, Arizona

We will drive by El Presidio Museum and its charming colorful neighborhood.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Pima County Historic Courthouse

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