Downtown Tucson Guided Walking Tour by Strolls and Stories Tours
Category: Event Calendar
Dates and Times
- Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 9am
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9am
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 9am
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:30am
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025 8:30am
- Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 8:30am
- Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 8:30am
- Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025 8:30am
- Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 8:30am
- Wednesday, Jul 2, 2025 8:30am
- Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025 8:30am
- Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 8:30am
- + 8 more
Location
Exact starting point address of the tour will be emailed with the tour reservation confirmation. Starting address is near the historic Pima County Courthouse.
Details
On our Downtown Tucson Tour by Strolls and Stories Tours, we stroll the charming sidewalks of Downtown Tucson! We start where Tucson was founded as a Spanish Colonial Presidio way back in 1775. Plus, we discuss how many National Flags have flown over Tucson, and we learn of our 4,000 years of Native American history!
Then, we stroll past a historic Sonoran Row House and learn how these structures were built to stay cool in our harsh desert climate. Next, we visit the Historic Pima County Courthouse, see the courtroom where the Dillinger Gang was arraigned in 1934, and hear the tale of their capture here in Tucson — it’s a fascinating tale! Scott, your Tour Guide, has several fascinating tidbits to share as part of this story.
Then we stroll through the Presidio Plaza to see a memorial and a mid-century modernist fountain.
From there, we visit a historic gazebo bandstand and learn of many historic stories that took place here — including the tale of a famous western gunfighter who partied the night away on this plaza! Plus, we hear about the red-light district, our first cathedral here in Tucson, and so much more.
Next, we stroll past the historic Fox Theatre, a Southwest Art Deco-designed building, and see Tucson’s first skyscraper, dating back to 1929. Then we make our way to the historic Hotel Congress and Rialto Theatre to learn the stories of these legendary buildings.
Up next is the historic Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, where Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday took care of an outlaw. Plus, we see a historic steam locomotive!
Finally, we make our way to Jacome Plaza to learn about the mid-century downtown department store scene and a luxury hotel. We hear the incredible tales of these mid-century entrepreneurs who gained national acclaim.
All of this and so much more on our Downtown Tucson Tour by Strolls and Stories Tours! This tour is just over 2 miles and takes 2 hours. Suggested: Wear a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes — and please bring a bottle of water.
