Downtown Tucson and El Presidio Guided Walking Tour

Itinerary

1. 1
   Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum Pass by

   We stroll past the rebuilt Presidio Walls hearing how Tucson was founded in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Presidio, and of our 4,000 years of Native American History.

2. 2
   Old Town Artisans Pass by

   We stroll past this historic Sonoran Row House doing a deep dive into how these mud adobe structures were built for our harsh desert climate.

3. 3
   Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block Pass by

   We stroll past the J. Knox Corbett Mansion, Hiram & Petra Stevens Home, and Sam Hughes Home hearing the fascinating tales of these Pioneer Founders.

4. 4
   Steinfeld Mansion Pass by

   We stop outside the stunning Steinfeld Mansion to learn of the famous architect Henry Trost, and hear the fascinating tale of the Steinfeld Family, one of Tucson's Pioneering Merchant Families!

5. 5
   Owls Club Pass by

   We stroll past the Owls Club Mansion in the El Presidio Neighborhood learning details of what the club was and of the high society parties they threw! This story is a real hoot!

6. 6
   Stop Pass by

   We stroll past El Charro Cafe to learn the history of the oldest continuous same family Mexican restaurant in the United States! The story of this restaurant is an entrepreneur's dream!

7. 7
   Stop Pass by

   We see several stunning murals, including Arizona's tallest mural, that are on the Transamerica Building in Downtown Tucson!

8. 8
   El Presidio Park Pass by

   We see the January 8th Memorial (Gabby Giffords Shooting Tragedy), and learn the story of a stunning modernist mid century fountain!

9. 9
   Pima County Courthouse 15 minutes

   We visit the stunning Historic Pima County Courthouse, built in 1929, including a visit to the Dillinger Gang Courtroom where we hear the tale of the Gang's Capture in Tucson in 1934!

10. 10
    Veinte de Agosto Park Pass by

    We hear the story of your first St. Augustine Cathedral built in 1868 and what happens to it - This is a fascinating tale! Plus we learn of a famous gunfighter who partied the night away on this plaza!

11. 11
    Fox Tucson Theatre Pass by

    We stroll past this southwest art deco designed theatre learning of its storied past!

12. 12
    Stop Pass by

    Learn the story of Tucson's first skyscraper!

13. 13
    Stop Pass by

    We learn of a luxury hotel that was originally in this building complete with a rooftop experience for guests!

14. 14
    Jacome Plaza 10 minutes

    We learn the fascinating tale of the mid century shopping scene the Steinfeld's and Jacome's built in Downtown Tucson including the story of a luxury hotel that dates to 1929!

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.