300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Tucson, US
78% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (22 reviews)

Highlights

  • Affordable self-guided walking tour
  • Learn about the history of downtown Tucson
  • Authentic audio narration by a historian
  • Complete control over start and finish
  • Unlimited use before and after booking date

Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Meeting point

197 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends in front of El Charro Café.

Meeting point

311 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum

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.

2

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.

3

Tucson Museum Of Art

The tour passes by what historians call the "mansions on main street" which include the Tucson Museum of Art.

4

Café à La C'Art

The tour passes by Café a la C’Arte where you’ll find delicious pastries

5

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.

6

Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park

The tour passes by the Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park. You'll hear about the park while you walk.

7

Franklin House

The tour passes by the Franklin House. You'll hear about the original owners while you walk.

8

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.

9

El Charro Café Downtown

The tour ends in front of El Charro Café, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson and home of the chimichanga.

Additional Information

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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Service animals allowed
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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What our experts say

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    Start at the historic Hotel Congress.
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    El Charro Café is great for lunch post-tour.
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    Bring headphones for a better experience.
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    Consider visiting nearby Tucson Museum.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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