Downtown Tucson and El Presidio Guided Walking Tour

About this experience

Hear the historic stories, fascinating tales and my interesting tidbits of Tucson History on this guided walking tour! We discuss Tucson's founding in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Presidio and learn of our 4,000 years of Native American History! We see a historic Sonoran Row House and learn how these mud adobe structures were built for your desert climate. We stroll past charming historic mansions, three by the famous architect Henry Trost, learning the fascinating tales of your Pioneer Founders...one story is a real hoot! We visit the historic Pima County Courthouse to learn of the Dillinger Gangs capture in Tucson in 1934. Learn of a famous gunfighter and the fascinating story of Tucson’s first cathedral! We stroll past a historic theatre, see a stunning former department store, see Tucson's first skyscaper, and learn of a former luxury hotel, as we hear of Tucson's mid century shopping scene that gains national acclaim!