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July 30100% refund
July 31No refund
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Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
2 Adults x $75.00
$150.00
Approx Total
$150.00
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Overview
A visit to the rugged, bold west! Hear the stories of the sometimes violent and storied past of Tucson.
Visit the historic Presidio, where a man named Hugo O'Connor, the Red Captain of the Spanish Military fathered and named the City of Tucson.
Find out how the University of Arizona almost didn't happen, but a Saloon owner and 2 gamblers saved the day!
Learn about the Apache Indians and their reputation as pirates of the desert, and their raiding, pillaging, ruthless ways.
View the exquisite White Dove of the Desert and see where the Dillinger Gang was captured in the 1930s and so much more!
Meeting points
5870 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Explore the oldest European structure in the old west territory. The Mission San Xavier del Bac, inspired by Father Kino and built by the Tohono O'odham
1 hour
Sentinel Peak Park
We'll take a drive by historic A Mountain, the Apache lookout for the Tohono O'odham and a
20 minutes
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
Take a walk into history, explore the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, built when the southwest was a Spanish Territory filled with Natives and Spanish Military, settlers and a handful of Jesuit Priests. Discover how those people lived and the Presidio built to protect them from the raiding Apache Indians and other hostile enemies.
1 hour
St. Augustine Cathedral
We will pass by Historic Hotel Congress, the St. Augustine Cathedral. We will view the magnificent Cathedral built in the late 1800's whose mason had a daughter that invented the Chimichanga.
20 minutes
University of Arizona
Drive by Historic Old Main at the University of Arizona. Find out why this amazing University almost didn't happen and how 2 gamblers and a Saloon owner saved the day!
20 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time will consume 4 - 5 hours
Free Cancellation
July 30100% refund
July 31No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Published on Oct, 2024
We enjoyed the docent at the presidio museum. The driver was very knowledgeable and informative and helpful.
Great time! Learned a lot!
Published on Oct, 2024
We had a great time. Mike was knowledgeable and entertaining. My wife and I saw all of the important sights. I highly recommend this tour.
Best guide ever!
Published on Jun, 2024
Outstanding commentary and accommodating guide. The best in my tour experiences. Good route, hit all my priorities
Great Time
Published on Apr, 2024
It was a great experience! My family and I learned so much about the history of Tucson. The highlight was definitely the Presidio. Definitely recommend!
Great historical tour
Published on Apr, 2024
Our guide was very well-versed in the history of Tucson, as well as the southwest. She gave us not just the basic history but the stories behind the stories. We came away feeling we had really gained some understanding of the area.
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