Discover the cultural heritage of Tucson on a walking tour through its historic districts. Learn about its Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican, and American Territorial eras, and its UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation.
Discover the cultural heritage of Tucson on a walking tour through its historic districts. Learn about its Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican, and American Territorial eras, and its UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation.
- Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - Step back in time to the earthen adobe fortress founded in 1775 by the Spanish. We will learn about the Indigenous, Spanish Colonial, and Mexican cultural heritage of Tucson in this historic El Presidio District of Tucson as well as feature street art.
- Pima County Courthouse - We’ll visit and learn about the…
- Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - Step back in time to the earthen adobe fortress founded in 1775 by the Spanish. We will learn about the Indigenous, Spanish Colonial, and Mexican cultural heritage of Tucson in this historic El Presidio District of Tucson as well as feature street art.
- Pima County Courthouse - We’ll visit and learn about the architecture of the beautiful and historic Pima County Courthouse, travel back in time in the Plaza de Armas, and take a moment to reflect on the January 8 memorial.
- Barrio Historico - We’ll go on an urban hike through the historic quarter of Tucson, the Barrio Viejo. Where we will visit is only a third of the size of the original community that was spared the wrecking ball of “urban renewal.” We will discuss the only regional as opposed to national and international architectural styles present here. The only example left north of the border in the Sonoran Desert. You’ll find out how Tucson got its name and get to know what is said to be the only shrine on unconsecrated ground in the United States.
- Gratuities included.
- Gratuities included.
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
As featured in The World’s Greatest Places of 2023 by Time Magazine & 52 Places to Go in 2023 by New York Times
Venture into the roots of Tucson, one of the key cities in the American Southwest, through this heritage-based journey.
While navigating through El Presidio and the Barrio Viejo districts in downtown Tucson, we will delve into the area’s…
As featured in The World’s Greatest Places of 2023 by Time Magazine & 52 Places to Go in 2023 by New York Times
Venture into the roots of Tucson, one of the key cities in the American Southwest, through this heritage-based journey.
While navigating through El Presidio and the Barrio Viejo districts in downtown Tucson, we will delve into the area’s history and architecture, marked by the distinct periods of Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican, and American Territorial influences. Furthermore, we will explore the meaning behind Tucson’s designation as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
This encounter provides a chance to unravel the distinct attributes that make Tucson an intriguing part of the American cultural fabric.
A former National Park ranger, with experience in the preservation and interpretation of southwestern heritage, guides this tour. I have also contributed to the initiative of declaring the Barrio Viejo neighborhood a National Historic Landmark and worked at the historically significant Tumacacori National Historical Park in close proximity.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
