• Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - As we walk by the Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum, we discuss Tucson’s origins dating back to 1775 while admiring the reconstructed mud adobe presidio walls. We also delve into 4,000 years of Native American history.
• Old Town Artisans - We explore how Old Town Artisans is one of the mud adobe Sonoran Row Houses from the 1850s. We engage in a detailed conversation about the construction of these mud adobe structures designed for the harsh desert climate.
• Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block - We pass the Tucson Museum of Art and highlight the historic buildings located on this property.
• Pima County Courthouse - We admire this stunning Spanish Colonial Revival Styled building from 1929 and experience the Dillinger Experience in the courtroom where the gang was arraigned in 1934!
• Veinte de Agosto Park - We discover the story of a famous gunfighter who celebrated here in the 1880s! We also discuss the original St. Augustine Cathedral that once stood here and the intriguing tale of what happened to it.
• Fox Tucson Theatre - We explore the history of the Fox Tucson Theatre, a southwest art deco designed venue, and learn about its near demolition and eventual preservation.
• Valley National Bank Building (Tucson, Arizona) - We delve into the story of Tucson’s first skyscraper!
• Downtown Ronstadt Center - We discuss the Ronstadt family and Linda Ronstadt!
• Rialto Theatre - We uncover the rich history of the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, including the story of a woman who attempted to burn it down - quite a tale!
• Hotel Congress - We explore the history of the Hotel Congress Tucson, including the infamous Dillinger Gang!
• Tucson Amtrak Station - We delve into the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Tucson, now the Tucson Amtrak Station.
• Southern Arizona Transportation Museum - We view the old steam locomotive 1673, featured in the movie Oklahoma!, and a statue of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp as we learn about their infamous chase and shootout on the tracks in downtown Tucson!
• Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink - We discover what this Pueblo Deco designed building originally housed!
• City High School - Discover which famous mid-century actress loved shopping in the dress shop that once occupied this building.
• Pioneer Tucson Cowork Space - Learn about the luxury hotel that once stood here, complete with a rooftop!
• Jacome Plaza - Discover the grand downtown department store shopping scene that once thrived at this intersection, its national acclaim, and its eventual fate.

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

The tour guide is enthusiastic about storytelling! On the Downtown Tucson Tour, participants will enjoy a leisurely walk along the delightful sidewalks of Downtown. The journey begins with Tucson’s establishment as a Spanish Colonial Presidio in 1775. The tour continues with a visit to a historic Sonoran Row House from the 1850s, where participants will discover how these buildings were designed for the desert climate.

The next stop is the Historic Pima County Courthouse, where the story of the Dillinger Gang’s 1934 capture in Tucson is shared. Participants will also hear about Tucson’s first cathedral and a renowned gunfighter who celebrated in Tucson.

The tour includes a visit to the historic Fox Tucson Theatre and Tucson’s first skyscraper. Participants will explore the Hotel Congress and discuss the Rialto Theatre, both rich in history. The tour proceeds to the Railroad Depot, where a steam locomotive from the movie Oklahoma is on display, and the tale of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp’s visit to the depot is recounted.

The tour concludes at Jacome Plaza, where participants will learn about a luxury hotel and the downtown department store scene that received national recognition.

• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.