• Tubac Center of the Arts - The discussion will focus on the recent chapter of Tucson’s history in front of the Tubac Center of the Arts, highlighting Tubac’s evolution as an Art Colony from the 20th century into the 21st century.
• Tubac Golf Resort - The conversation will cover the historical and economic significance of the Tubac Golf Resort, the site of the first Spanish Land Grant in what is now Arizona, issued in the 18th century.
• Anza Trail - Participants will descend into the floodplain to experience the Cottonwood Willow Gallery Forest, the most endangered forest in North America, which borders the Santa Cruz River along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. This area is also a prime location for bird-watching, featuring unique birds from Mexico not found elsewhere in the United States.
• Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum - Step back in time to the Spanish colonial frontier in the Sonoran Desert at Arizona’s first state park, which commemorates the site of the first European settlement in the region. Visitors will explore archaeological remains, engage with historical interpretations, and view remarkable artifacts connected to the state’s origins.

• Gratuities included

• Bottled water

This walking tour of Tubac, led by a local, takes place in Arizona’s Santa Cruz County. Tubac began as a village of the Tohono O’Odham and is the location of the oldest European settlement in present-day Arizona, established in 1752. The tour is organized into four themes, covering the background and interpretation of Tubac’s geography, its historical and natural resources, as well as contemporary life.

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