• Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - As visitors walk past the Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum, they discuss Tucson’s founding in 1775 while admiring the reconstructed mud adobe presidio walls. They also explore 4,000 years of Native American history.

• Old Town Artisans - Visitors learn that Old Town Artisans is one of the mud adobe Sonoran Row Houses dating back to the 1850s. They delve into the construction techniques of these structures, designed for the harsh desert climate.

• Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block - As they pass by the Tucson Museum of Art, they note the historic buildings located on this property.

• Pima County Courthouse - The group discusses the beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival Styled building from 1929 and experiences the Dillinger Experience in the courtroom where the gang was arraigned in 1934.

• Veinte de Agosto Park - Visitors learn about a famous gunfighter who celebrated here in the 1880s. They also hear the intriguing story of the first St. Augustine Cathedral that once stood here.

• Fox Tucson Theatre - The history of the Fox Tucson Theatre, a southwest art deco designed theatre, is discussed, including how it was nearly demolished and the efforts that saved it.

• Valley National Bank Building (Tucson, Arizona) - The story of Tucson’s first skyscraper is shared.

• Downtown Ronstadt Center - The Ronstadt family and Linda Ronstadt are topics of discussion.

• Rialto Theatre - The rich history of the Rialto Theatre in Tucson is explored, including the tale of a woman who attempted to burn it down.

• Hotel Congress - The history of the Hotel Congress Tucson, including the Dillinger Gang, is discussed.

• Tucson Amtrak Station - The history of the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Tucson, now the Tucson Amtrak Station, is shared.

• Southern Arizona Transportation Museum - Visitors see the old steam locomotive 1673, used in the movie Oklahoma!, and a statue of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp, learning about their infamous chase and shootout on the tracks in downtown Tucson.

• Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink - The original purpose of this Pueblo Deco designed building is revealed.

• City High School - Visitors discover which famous mid-century actress loved shopping in the dress shop that once occupied this building.

• Pioneer Tucson Cowork Space - The luxury hotel that once occupied this building, complete with a rooftop, is discussed.

• Jacome Plaza - The grand downtown department store shopping scene that once thrived at this intersection is explored, including its national acclaim and 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.