Embark on a self-guided walking tour of Downtown Tucson’s historic mansions and homes. Learn about the transformation of the neighborhood and the architects who left their mark. Book now!
Embark on a self-guided walking tour of Downtown Tucson’s historic mansions and homes. Learn about the transformation of the neighborhood and the architects who left their mark. Book now!
- Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - This self-guided walking tour starts outside the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, once an 11-acre Spanish fort, where you’ll learn what daily life was like for early settlers in the late 1700s.
- La Casa Cordova - You’ll pass by Sonoran row houses made of adobe bricks like Casa de Cordova, which was…
- Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - This self-guided walking tour starts outside the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, once an 11-acre Spanish fort, where you’ll learn what daily life was like for early settlers in the late 1700s.
- La Casa Cordova - You’ll pass by Sonoran row houses made of adobe bricks like Casa de Cordova, which was restored and dedicated by First Lady Betty Ford in 1974.
- Tucson Museum Of Art - The tour passes by what historians call the “mansions on main street” which include the Tucson Museum of Art.
- Café à La C’Art - The tour passes by Café a la C’Arte where you’ll find delicious pastries
- J. Knox Corbett House - You’ll pass by the J. Knox Corbett House which, like many of Main Avenue’s sophisticated 1890s and early 1900s mansions, owes its appearance to two innovative and imaginative architects, Henry Trost and David Holmes.
- Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park - The tour passes by the Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park. You’ll hear about the park while you walk.
- Franklin House - The tour passes by the Franklin House. You’ll hear about the original owners while you walk.
- El Presidio Bed & Breakfast Inn - The tour passes by El Presidio Bed and Breakfast. You’ll hear about what the B&B was like previously under different owners.
- El Charro Café Downtown - The tour ends in front of El Charro Café, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson and home of the chimichanga.

- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
Explore the historic mansions and residences of Downtown Tucson with this budget-friendly, self-directed walking tour.
• Uncover how Downtown Tucson evolved from an ancient settlement to an architectural treasure trove, bearing the signature styles of some of the Southwest’s prominent architects
• Gain insights from Jim Turner, an established Arizona…
Explore the historic mansions and residences of Downtown Tucson with this budget-friendly, self-directed walking tour.
• Uncover how Downtown Tucson evolved from an ancient settlement to an architectural treasure trove, bearing the signature styles of some of the Southwest’s prominent architects
• Gain insights from Jim Turner, an established Arizona historian, who has contributed to or written nine books on the region’s past
• Enjoy the tour at your own pace, spending as much time as you like at each location, and determining your own start and finish times
• Gain unrestricted access before and after the date of your booking
• Take advantage of the virtual tour from your home
Upon booking, you’ll receive a ticket complete with directions and a distinctive code located in the “Before You Go” section. Just download the VoiceMap app and input your code.
The app provides navigation to the start point, and once you’re there, all you need to do is plug in your headphones and tap start. With VoiceMap’s automatic GPS playback and turn-by-turn directions, you won’t get lost. Plus, it works in offline mode.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.