3-Hour Tour - Warren, Old Bisbee, Lowell, Open Pits

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3-Hour Tour - Warren, Old Bisbee, Lowell, Open Pits

2 Adults x $99.00

$198.00

Approx Total

$198.00

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle

Overview

The Bisbee Warren Tour, led by a native guide, offers an authentic journey through historic Arizona. The native Bisbee tour guide provides an insider's look at Bisbee's history, featuring local legends and family stories not found in books. The tour is detail-rich, catering to varying interests, whether you're into architecture, history, or local folklore. What sets it apart further are the hidden routes—backroads and pathways known only to locals, taking you to spots that most visitors never see. The climate-controlled space offers comfort in any weather, and a removable roof allows for open-air enjoyment. Exceptional guest service is another highlight, aiming to meet your objectives for the tour. Accessibility is seamless, thanks to Amp Research Powersteps and overhead straps for easy Jeep access. Pet lovers will appreciate the pet-friendly policy, and if you're into geology, there's the bonus of possibly finding minerals along the route.

Pickup points

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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Bisbee 1372 W Highway 92, Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603-1157
Bisbee Brownstone Suites 20 Brewery Avenue, Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603
Bisbee Grand Hotel 61 Main St, , Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603-9901
Canyon Rose Suites 11 Sowles Ave, Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603-1059
Copper Queen Hotel 11 Howell Ave, Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603
Eldorado Suites Hotel 55 OK Street, Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603
Hotel San Ramon 5 Lowell Ave, located above Santiago's Mexican restaraunt on the corner of Brewery Gulch and Howell Ave., Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603-1131
Jonquil Motel 317 Tombstone Canyon, , Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603
Letson Loft Hotel 26 Main St, , Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603-9901
Mile High Ranch 901 Tombstone Canyon, Tombstone Canyon, Bisbee, Arizona, United States, US, 85603

Pickup details

I can pick you up anywhere in the rural Bisbee area. ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

This address is the blue/green building directly across from the Bisbee Historical Museum and next to the Bisbee Table restaurant. You can walk there from any location in historic Bisbee since most hotels are nearby. Free and paid parking lots also surround it

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Bisbee

Starting from your selected Guest-Choice pickup location, the Bisbee Warren Tour introduces the origins of Bisbee, including its founders and founding reasons. You'll learn about the town's first copper smelter and its environmental impact. Next, the tour takes you to OK Street to explore John Wayne's favorite hangover spot and the miners' historic architecture. You'll pass the first brewery site and go up Brewery Gulch, learning about the miners' flood challenges and driving through the Red Light District with its historical significance. The tour then visits the Lyric Theater and the Central School parking lot, showcasing local history and design. A visit to the Old High School provides insights into the area’s educational past. Climbing High Road, you'll enjoy panoramic views and a thorough history lesson on Bisbee. The tour concludes on Main Street via Quality Hill, highlighting historical and architectural details, with three stops that bring Bisbee’s story full circle.

1 hour
Lavender Pit

You'll stop at the Lavender Pit Lookout, just five feet from a 900-foot-deep mining pit, where the guide will explain the mining techniques and equipment used. Next, we'll visit a section of another pit where you can see the remains of old leaching ponds. Here, the guide will talk about how copper is pulled out of the ore by leaching, helping you understand more about how mining works. We'll also touch on the social and cultural stories, talking about nearby mining communities that have closed down, their history, and what might happen with mining in the future. This visit gives you a detailed look at mining operations, from the big machines used to the detailed chemical methods, all in a place with beautiful scenery.

30 minutes
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You will visit Lowell, AZ, and stroll down Erie Street. This area, with its 1940s classic cars and old-style shops, is perfect for taking pictures. Your guide will also talk about the history of the Junction Mine. Next, you will go to the Shady Dell Hotel. As you pass through its parking lot, your guide will discuss the hotel's historical and cultural significance. The lot is filled with old cars and vintage items. Your tour then heads to Lowell School, noticeable for its copper roof and doors. The guide will provide historical details and share personal anecdotes related to the school. Another point of interest is a leaching drainage ditch with polluted water. Here, the guide will recount childhood adventures centered around this ditch. The final stop is a drive through the Evergreen Cemetery, a site of national historical importance. Your guide will explain the cemetery's history and its importance to Bisbee.

45 minutes
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You will start towards Warren, AZ, first visiting the old Serbian area of Bakerville. Here, you'll see homes moved from mining areas, colorful Muckrock murals, a Serbian church, and a haunted hospital on the hill. Next, you'll explore the historic Warren Ballpark, hearing about its legendary baseball tales. From the nearby railbed, your guide will recount the chilling Bisbee Deportation of 1917. The tour then passes the first Electric Trolley Station that linked to Old Bisbee, still standing and now a unique local shop. You'll drive past quaint bungalow houses to a local celebrity's home known for famous visitors. Finally, you'll see Bisbee's grand mansions and visit a school known for a 1973 lightning strike, with its original playground still in use.

45 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Wonderful tour of Bisbee

Published on Feb, 2025

Great tour! Travis, our guide was super knowledgeable about the Bisbee area since he grew up there. He provided us with great historical perspective of the area and the mining background of the area. He pointed out many important landmarks. Our visit to Bisbee would not have been nearly as enjoyable without having the perspective we gained from the tour. We had four adults in the jeep and it was comfortable for us all.

Bisbee tour

Published on Dec, 2024

My tour guide, Travis, was fantastic! He grew up in the area, which provided a unique insight with his narration and tour stops. His knowledge transcended the all aspects of Bisbee, including not only the history associated with the copper industry, but also the Wild West (Wyatt Earp & Billy the Kid), various building and architectural styles (including a Del Webb connection), a short geological primer on other ores/gems/stones found in Bisbee, artistic (a Banksey rival!), and Bisbee music connections (Fleetwood Mac connection), a famous motorcyclist in one of the many Bisbee suburbs (Jay Allen's "garage". Lat but not least the "hippie connection" to Bisbee.

One of the best

Published on Nov, 2024

This was one of the best tours ever! Travis is personable, knowledgeable, and responsible. Saw Bisbee from a whole new perspective. Highly recommended!

Highly recommended

Published on Nov, 2024

Fantastic tour guide who grew up in Bisbee and knew all about the history both the original and how the town changed since the mines closed. I feel he gave me a much better understanding of Bisbee.

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