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Downtown Tucson Walking Tour with Local Guide

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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!

What's Included

  • Two hours of historic stories, fascinating tales & my interesting tidbits of Tucson history!

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    West Alameda Street
    Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

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    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Presidio San Agustin del Tucson (Pass By)

    We stroll past the Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum discussing Tucson's founding way back in 1775 as we view the rebuilt mud adobe presidio walls. We also discuss our 4,000 years of Native American History.
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    Old Town Artisans (Pass By)

    We discuss how Old Town Artisans is one of our mud adobe Sonoran Row Houses that dates to the 1850s. We chat in detail about how these mud adobe structures were constructed for our harsh desert climate.
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    Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (Pass By)

    We pass by the Tucson Museum of Art and will make mention of the historic buildings that sit on this property.
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    Pima County Courthouse

    We discuss this beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival Styled building that dates to 1929 and do the Dillinger Experience in the courtroom where the gang was arranged back in 1934!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Veinte de Agosto Park

    We learn of a very famous gunfighter who partied the night away right here in the 1880s! We also chat about how our first St. Augustine Cathedral once stood here and the fascinating story of what happens to our old Cathedral....this is a good tale!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Fox Tucson Theatre (Pass By)

    We discuss this history of our Fox Tucson Theatre, a southwest art deco designed theatre, and discuss how it was nearly torn down, as we learn how it was saved!
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    Valley National Bank Building (Tucson, Arizona) (Pass By)

    We will discuss they story of Tucson's first skyscraper!
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    Downtown Ronstadt Center (Pass By)

    We will discuss the Ronstadt family and Linda Ronstadt!
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    Rialto Theatre (Pass By)

    We will discuss the storied history of the Rialto Theatre in Tucson including how one lady attempted to burn it down - this is quite the story!
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    Hotel Congress

    We will discuss the history of the Hotel Congress Tucson, including the Dillinger Gang!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tucson Amtrak Station

    We will discuss the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Tucson, today the Tucson Amtrak Station
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

    We see old steam locomotive 1673 which was used in the filming of the movie Oklahoma! Also a statue of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp as we learn who they chased and shot dead right on the tracks in downtown Tucson!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink (Pass By)

    We learn what this Pueblo Deco designed building originally housed!
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    City High School (Pass By)

    Learn what very famous mid century actress loved to shop in the dress shop that used to be in this building.
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    Pioneer Tucson Cowork Space (Pass By)

    Learn of the luxury hotel that once occupied this building with a rooftop and all!
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    Jacome Plaza

    Learn of the grand downtown department store shopping scene that once occupied this intersection. We hear how it gained national acclaim, and what ultimately happened to it.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • 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.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Downtown Tucson Walking Tour with Local Guide?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-436457P3

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • 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.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).

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