Discover hidden murals in downtown Tucson with expert guide Dorothy Yanez. Uncover stories and art on this unique walking tour.
Discover hidden murals in downtown Tucson with expert guide Dorothy Yanez. Uncover stories and art on this unique walking tour.
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Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - The Mainly Murals Walking Tour kicks off at The Tucson Presidio Museum and features numerous murals located in the downtown area, including:
YMCA Tucson Mural
Joe Pagac’s mural emphasizes various aspects of the YMCA’s activities, such as basketball, swimming, and horseback riding.
Transit Building Mural
Artist…
- Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - The Mainly Murals Walking Tour kicks off at The Tucson Presidio Museum and features numerous murals located in the downtown area, including:
YMCA Tucson Mural
Joe Pagac’s mural emphasizes various aspects of the YMCA’s activities, such as basketball, swimming, and horseback riding.
Transit Building Mural
Artist Jessica Gonzales noted that people queue outside the Transit building in the mornings to obtain their bus passes. The City of Tucson aimed to add an engaging element to the corner for people to enjoy while waiting in line. The murals primarily focus on themes of self-exploration and physical exploration.
Rock the Spot Murals
Rock the Spot is an annual event that highlights graffiti art. Each year, new murals are created by both established and emerging graffiti artists, allowing them to express their voices.
Participants on the tour will discover information about the artists, the history of the murals, and the inspirations behind the artworks.

- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
The number of murals in downtown Tucson has grown exponentially in recent years supported by City of Tucson funding and public interest. Take a tour from Dorothy Yanez, a Presidio Museum tour guide, who literally wrote the book on Tucson’s downtown murals. She’ll show you murals you may never find on your own and share with you the stories behind the murals.
- Not recommended for travelers needing walkers
The number of murals in downtown Tucson has grown exponentially in recent years supported by City of Tucson funding and public interest. Take a tour from Dorothy Yanez, a Presidio Museum tour guide, who literally wrote the book on Tucson’s downtown murals. She’ll show you murals you may never find on your own and share with you the stories behind the murals.
- 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.