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300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

24 Reviews 3.79 out of 5 stars Based on 24 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Tucson, USA

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60 to 75 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

See Downtown Tucson’s historic mansions and homes on this affordable self-guided walking tour.

• Find out how downtown Tucson transformed from a prehistoric village into an architecturally rich neighborhood where some of the Southwest’s leading architects left their mark
• Hear from producer Jim Turner, a historian in Arizona who’s authored or co-authored nine books on the state’s history
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

North Church Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

North Court Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

The tour ends in front of El Charro Café.

What To Expect

Presidio San Agustin del Tucson (Pass By)

This self-guided walking tour starts outside the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, once an 11-acre Spanish fort, where you’ll learn what daily life was like for early settlers in the late 1700s.
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La Casa Cordova (Pass By)

You'll pass by Sonoran row houses made of adobe bricks like Casa de Cordova, which was restored and dedicated by First Lady Betty Ford in 1974.
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Tucson Museum Of Art (Pass By)

The tour passes by what historians call the "mansions on main street" which include the Tucson Museum of Art.
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Café à La C'Art (Pass By)

The tour passes by Café a la C’Arte where you’ll find delicious pastries
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J. Knox Corbett House (Pass By)

You'll pass by the J. Knox Corbett House which, like many of Main Avenue’s sophisticated 1890s and early 1900s mansions, owes its appearance to two innovative and imaginative architects, Henry Trost and David Holmes.
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Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park. You'll hear about the park while you walk.
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Franklin House (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Franklin House. You'll hear about the original owners while you walk.
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El Presidio Bed & Breakfast Inn (Pass By)

The tour passes by El Presidio Bed and Breakfast. You'll hear about what the B&B was like previously under different owners.
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El Charro Café Downtown (Pass By)

The tour ends in front of El Charro Café, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson and home of the chimichanga.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.Lifetime access to this tour in English.Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. The following is NOT included: Food/Drink.Smartphone and headphones.Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.Transportation. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P450

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Average 3.79 out of 5 stars based on 24 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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