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Overview
Your tour guide, has a passion for story telling! On your Downtown Tucson Tour we stroll the charming sidewalks of Downtown! We begin with Tucson's founding as a Spanish Colonial Presidio in 1775. Then we stroll by a historic Sonoran Row House dating to the 1850s, and learn how these structures were built for our desert climate! Next, we visit the Historic Pima County Courthouse to hear of the Dillinger Gang's 1934 capture in Tucson. Next, we learn the tale of Tucson's first cathedral, and hear of a famous gunfighter who partied in Tucson! We stroll by the historic Fox Tucson Theatre, and see Tucson's first skyscraper! We visit the Hotel Congress & discuss the Rialto Theatre, both with storied pasts! Then we visit the Railroad Depot seeing a steam locomotive used in the movie Oklahoma and learn the tale of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp visiting the depot! We end at Jacome Plaza to learn of a luxury hotel and the downtown department store scene that gained national acclaim!
Meeting and Pickup
We meet directly across from the Lohse YMCA Downtown at 60 W Alameda Street...that is a good street address to Google Map to. We meet on the Southeast corner of W Alameda Street and North Church Avenue under the big shade tree. Look for your Tour Guide wearing an orange shirt.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
2. Old Town Artisans
3. Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
4. Pima County Courthouse
5. Veinte de Agosto Park
6. Fox Tucson Theatre
7. Valley National Bank Building (Tucson, Arizona)
8. Downtown Ronstadt Center (B)
9. Rialto Theatre
10. Hotel Congress
11. Tucson
12. Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
13. Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
14. City High School
15. Pioneer Tucson
16. Jacome Plaza
Inclusion
Two hours of historic stories, fascinating tales & my interesting tidbits of Tucson history!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
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
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.
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