• Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - Enjoy a walk by the reconstructed Presidio Walls, discovering how Tucson was established in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Presidio, and explore 4,000 years of Native American history.
• Old Town Artisans - Take a stroll past this historic Sonoran Row House and delve into the construction of these mud adobe structures designed for the harsh desert climate.
• Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block - Walk by the J. Knox Corbett Mansion, Hiram & Petra Stevens Home, and Sam Hughes Home, and listen to the captivating stories of these Pioneer Founders.
• Steinfeld Mansion - Pause outside the magnificent Steinfeld Mansion to learn about the renowned architect Henry Trost, and hear the intriguing story of the Steinfeld Family, one of Tucson’s pioneering merchant families.
• Owls Club - Walk past the Owls Club Mansion in the El Presidio Neighborhood and discover the details of the club and the high society parties they hosted. This story is truly a hoot!
• El Charro Café Downtown - Stroll past El Charro Cafe to uncover the history of the oldest continuously family-owned Mexican restaurant in the United States. The story of this restaurant is an entrepreneur’s dream!
• Transamerica Building - Admire several stunning murals, including Arizona’s tallest mural, located on the Transamerica Building in Downtown Tucson.
• El Presidio Park - Visit the January 8th Memorial (Gabby Giffords Shooting Tragedy) and learn about a remarkable modernist mid-century fountain.
• Pima County Courthouse - Explore the beautiful Historic Pima County Courthouse, built in 1929, and visit the Dillinger Gang Courtroom to hear the tale of the Gang’s capture in Tucson in 1934.
• Veinte de Agosto Park - Discover the story of the first St. Augustine Cathedral built in 1868 and its fate. This is a fascinating tale! Plus, learn about a famous gunfighter who celebrated the night away on this plaza.
• Fox Tucson Theatre - Walk past this southwest art deco designed theatre and learn about its rich history.
• Valley National Bank Building (Tucson, Arizona) - Discover the story of Tucson’s first skyscraper.
• 100 N Stone Ave - Learn about a luxury hotel that once occupied this building, complete with a rooftop experience for guests.
• Jacome Plaza - Uncover the fascinating tale of the mid-century shopping scene created by the Steinfelds and Jacomes in Downtown Tucson, including the story of a luxury hotel dating back to 1929!

• 2 Hours of Incredible Stories that bring Tucson History Alive!

Scott, the tour guide, is passionate about storytelling! Experience the historic narratives, captivating tales, and intriguing tidbits of Tucson’s history on this guided walking tour! The tour covers Tucson’s establishment in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Presidio and explores 4,000 years of Native American history.

Participants will view a historic Sonoran Row House and discover how these mud adobe structures were designed for the desert climate. The tour includes a walk past charming historic mansions, including three designed by the renowned architect Henry Trost, and shares the captivating stories of the Pioneer Founders, including one particularly amusing tale!

The tour also includes a visit to the historic Pima County Courthouse to learn about the capture of the Dillinger Gang in Tucson in 1934. Participants will hear about a famous gunfighter and the intriguing story of Tucson’s first cathedral.

The tour continues past a historic theatre, a stunning former department store, Tucson’s first skyscraper, and a former luxury hotel, while sharing stories of Tucson’s mid-century shopping scene that gained 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.