Old Bisbee Private Tour: Authentic Historic Journey
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17 Ratings
Bisbee
Embark on an authentic historic journey through Arizona's Old Bisbee with a native guide. Discover hidden routes, local legends, and family stories not found in books. Enjoy comfort, exceptional service, and pet-friendly policy.
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lowell - Begin your tour in Lowell, AZ by exploring Erie Street. With 1940s classic cars and vintage storefronts, this is an ideal spot for photography. Your guide will also share insights into the historical Junction Mine operations.

Next, you’ll move to the Shady Dell Hotel. As you drive through its parking lot, the guide will explain the historical importance and the cultural relevance of the hotel. The lot itself is filled with classic vehicles and antique artifacts.

Your tour continues to Lowell School, with its copper roof and doors. The guide will share both historical information and personal stories related to the school.

Another stop is at a leaching drainage ditch and its polluted waters. The guide will share stories of how this ditch was a hub for his childhood adventures.

The last attraction is a drive through the Evergreen Cemetery, a nationally registered historic site. Here, the guide will educate you on the cemetery’s historical background and its significance to Bisbee.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

The antiquated Bisbee tour, conduct by a local expert, delivers an in-depth exploration of historic Arizona. The Bisbee cultured guide brings you a special insider’s perspective on Bisbee’s past, exploring hometown legends and intimate family anecdotes that are not recorded in literature.

The expedition is abundant in particulars, crafted to suit an array of curiosities, whether your intrigue lies in architecture, history, or neighbourhood mythology.

Additionally, hidden trails — undisturbed lanes and walkways that only locals are familiar with, lead you to areas that are out of the common tourist’s view.

The environmental-controlled environment provides comfort, regardless of weather conditions, and a detachable roof facilitates the pleasure of fresh air.

Outstanding client service is another feature, intended to satisfy your unique expectations for the trip.

Accessibility is uncomplicated, courtesy of Amp Research Powersteps and overhead handles, for effortless Jeep entrance.

For those who love pets, the pet-accommodating policy will be favourable and for those with an interest in geology, the trip may even yield the additional benefit of potential mineral discoveries along the journey.

Location
10 Copper Queen Plaza
Copper Queen Plaza
I can drop you off at any location in the greater Bisbee area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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9gpkhgmc6t
Apr 15, 2024
Awesome!!!! - Travis was awesome!!! He took the time to answer all of our questions, was very friendly and super nice!!! He was very knowledgeable and had great stories!! We would recommend him to anyone.
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Veronica_p
Apr 5, 2024
Fun! Fun! Fun! - We had so much fun!!! We loved the whole tour and how we were able to ask all of the questions we wanted without annoying anyone. We really enjoyed looking at the turquoise! But our favorite was all of the personal stories.
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Gary_f
Apr 3, 2024
Super Bisbee tour. - Travis was fantastic. He had knowledge of Bisbee, since he was born and raised there. It was an enjoyable experience. I would recommend him to anyone who wants a tour of Bisbee.
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Neila
Apr 3, 2024
Outstanding Bisbee Tour - Travis, our tour guide, was very personable, knowledgeable, and was able to give us his personal insight into Bisbee’s history. He drove us to hidden places with which he was familiar, that other guides would not know. We loved his stories that he shared with us. He knew so many residents of Bisbee and shared many of their stories, as well. His Jeep was very comfortable. We had very chilly weather, and were enclosed. He also was very patient, stopping to allow us to take many pictures. I highly recommend this tour and recommend Travis!
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Judic353
Mar 27, 2024
BEST TOUR EVER!!! - This was by far the best tour we could have hoped for! Our guide, Travis, is a local whose family has been in Bisbee for over 100 years! Being a local he knows all the secret spots/stories to share, and did an amazing job providing the history of Bisbee and it's residents. We asked a lot of questions, and he had all the answers. He was friendly, arrived early, and shared so much information that we could not have gotten on our own, or through someone that is not a local. I highly recommend you book with Travis - you won't regret it!!!
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Navigate183475
Mar 20, 2024
Great Tour - We enjoyed the tour and details of the local history. Additionally, our guide provided excellent tip parking and dining.
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W5292ydjimg
Mar 7, 2024
Travis and Big Jeep Tours are the way to visit Bisbee - Travis, your guide, makes Bisbee history come alive. He's a native who grew up while the mines were active and can relate the then and the now. His narrative is personal and personalized. He weaves his experiences into today's stories and tailors them to your interests. And he provides insights into today's Bisbee and how it differs from the mining era. We saw and learned more in two hours than we could have done in a day on our own. And for car enthusiasts he has a quiz at the end. Take his tour and see if you can master the quiz! You will not regret it one bit. The tour was the highlight of our visit. Jim G
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Craig_m
Mar 2, 2024
Big Jeep: Views and Local Lore - Great views of the open pit mines and expertise on the mining process and local lore. We went all over town and got great information for the rest of our visit to Bisbee. Highly recommended!
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Betty_a
Feb 25, 2024
"Bisbee tour seen through the eyes of one who knows" - Awesome tour! The highligts were many. Our tour guide, Travis, was amazing. Since he is a resident and was raised in Bisbee, he was extremely knowledgeable about history and stories of the Bisbee area. It was like we were transported into the world of Bisbee as seen through the eyes of one who has lived and experienced life as it is there with the mining history, growth, and changes that have happened over the years. Great experience!
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John_b
Feb 17, 2024
Must do tour if going to Bisbee - This is a fantastic tour. I had been to Bisbee before but I saw things on this tour that were new to me, Travis did a great job of showing us around. I have no hesitation in recommending this tour to anyone visiting Bisbee
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