Discover Tucson’s history on the Turquoise Trail Guided Downtown Tour. Explore Spanish Colonial architecture and historic sites with expert guides. Perfect for history buffs!
Discover Tucson’s history on the Turquoise Trail Guided Downtown Tour. Explore Spanish Colonial architecture and historic sites with expert guides. Perfect for history buffs!
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The Presidio Trail/Turquoise Trail - Join the guided Turquoise Trail Walking Tour to explore Tucson’s rich history, architecture, and fascinating stories shared by knowledgeable guides.
Start the tour at the Presidio Museum and discover how its establishment played a crucial role in the European settlement of Tucson. Visit Tucson’s oldest…
- The Presidio Trail/Turquoise Trail - Join the guided Turquoise Trail Walking Tour to explore Tucson’s rich history, architecture, and fascinating stories shared by knowledgeable guides.
Start the tour at the Presidio Museum and discover how its establishment played a crucial role in the European settlement of Tucson. Visit Tucson’s oldest continuously inhabited building. Learn about the sculptures in Presidio Park and their importance to Tucson’s historical and cultural heritage. Stroll through Barrio Viejo, a neighborhood that experienced significant growth in the late 1800s and early 1900s, becoming a melting pot of ethnic diversity. Admire the former Carnegie Library building, now the Children’s Museum. Explore Hotel Congress, constructed in 1919 opposite the railroad depot, where John Dillinger’s gang stayed and inadvertently led to their capture after asking firemen to save their bags of machine guns during a fire. Conclude the tour at the Fox Theater, beautifully restored to its original splendor. Additional stops are also part of the tour.
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Tucson’s Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Explore a 2 ½-mile loop through downtown Tucson, highlighting the city’s Spanish Colonial architecture and historic sites. The Turquoise Trail Walking Tour starts at the Presidio Museum, located at 196 N. Court Avenue, and is easily navigable thanks to a distinctive turquoise line painted on the sidewalk….
Tucson’s Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Explore a 2 ½-mile loop through downtown Tucson, highlighting the city’s Spanish Colonial architecture and historic sites. The Turquoise Trail Walking Tour starts at the Presidio Museum, located at 196 N. Court Avenue, and is easily navigable thanks to a distinctive turquoise line painted on the sidewalk.
Trail Options:
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A self-guided tour brochure is available for $2 at the Historic Pima County Court House Visitor Center or the Presidio Museum.
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A GPS-guided app named “Turquoise Trail” can be downloaded from Google Play or the App Store for $5.
The entire walk takes between 90 minutes to two hours, but it can also be enjoyed in segments. The trail is fully accessible for wheelchairs and scooters.
With over 30 restaurants located within a few blocks of the trail, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a meal along the way.
- Not recommended for travelers needing walkers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
