Tucson Historic Bike Tour: Vibrant Barrios Exploration
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478 Ratings
Tucson
Discover the vibrant barrios of Tucson on a historic bike tour. Explore old forts, modern art, and adobe-lined avenues. Join a small group for a relaxed 2 to 2½ hour guided tour.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Southern Arizona Transportation Museum - Historic Southern-Pacific train station
- Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block - Heart of El Presidio neighborhood.
- Pima County Courthouse - Perhaps the most beautiful building in Tucson
- St. Augustine Cathedral - The spiritual hub of town.
- El Tiradito Shrine - Barrio Viejo landmark
- Mercado San Agustin - Fun, outdoor space.
- Santa Cruz River Trail - Short ride on the 55 mile “the loop” bike path.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle & helmet
Additional Information
Indulge in lively neighborhoods, with everything from historical fortresses to contemporary art installations. Traverse quaint streets lined with adobe houses on a bicycle. Enjoy all that Tucson, known for its historical, quirky, and bicycle-friendly environment, has to offer on a 2 to 2½ hour guided bike tour. Cycle a comfortable 8 flat miles at an easy-going pace, in a small group of up to 8 people, guided by a local well-versed with the area.
- Riders must be 4’8” to 6’6” tall (142-198cm). 5’ and over recommended. Max weight 260 lbs.
- No open toed shoes please
Location
215 N Hoff Ave
North Hoff Avenue
We are located between 8th and 9th streets on Hoff Ave. Hoff is an ALLEY one block east of 4th Ave. We share a parking lot with Ermanos restaurant. The lot is small. Additional parking can usually be found along Ironhorse Park (10th st & Hoff, check signs) or the $1/hr pay lot on 9th st & 4th Ave.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(478 Ratings)
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H9879crlindaw
Mar 23, 2024
Take this Tour - This was a great tour. I had hesitated about doing this because I wasn't sure about riding a bike in the city, but it was totally safe and there was almost no riding in traffic at all. The tour covered a whole lot of ground in neighborhoods we would not have experienced on foot. Lorraine, our guide, gave us lots and lots of background about what we were seeing, and was easy to follow on the bike. We all enjoyed ourselves (three total).
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Lynnelle
Mar 20, 2024
2 Hours Well Spent in Downtown Tucson - Lorraine was a knowledgeable tour guide with interesting stories about the history of Tucson. It was an easy bike ride with very little traffic. It was a great way to become familiar with downtown Tucson.
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Rita_s
Mar 20, 2024
The ride was relaxing,... - The ride was relaxing, and provided a great overview of Tucson history, architecture, and the beautiful murals and artists who painted them. Highly recommend!
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Bryan_e
Mar 18, 2024
Great! - We so enjoyed riding through charming streets, seeing the courthouse, Cathedral and getting a real feel for the city by bike. Our guide was great and bikes easy to handle. The reservations were easy to make on line.
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K7098ydkeithg
Mar 17, 2024
Great Experience - Excellent way to learn about the origin of Tucson and the early years of the city - and get a little exercise as well! Lorraine was a very knowledgable and gracious tour guide. She's also a great resource for restaurant and shopping recommendations!
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Y9985gbjackr
Mar 14, 2024
Meet Tucson From the Street - This ride is a delightful introduction to Tucson. Compact, informative, and eco-friendly, it’s an ideal way to start your Tucson experience.
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Letsd0this
Mar 12, 2024
Great way to start our week in Tucson. - Nice balance between riding along through the city, and stopping to hear stories about different neighborhoods and history of the area. Perfect weather. Small group. Lorraine was very attentive to the group.
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Jodi_p
Mar 12, 2024
Fun way to see the city. - Received the whole story of Tucson while biking around and being outdoors. Lorraine was very knowledgeable and super friendly.
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Judith_k
Mar 9, 2024
Fun and interesting - I lived in Tucson for a year and never saw any of the sights we visited on the tour - it was so interesting! Lorraine was a great guide. The only negative is the parking situation. Please provide more guidance. I drove around for a half hour and ended up quite a distance away.
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C0lleenmc
Mar 18, 2024
Nice ride. We saw a lot. - Saw a lot of Tucson. Really liked the neighborhoods. The single speed bikes worked just fine. Lorraine was very accommodating to suggestions and questions.
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