Tucson Historical Guided Tour: Explore Bold West
4.5
24 Ratings
Tucson
Embark on a historical guided tour of Tucson and delve into the bold and rugged past of the Wild West. Discover the origins of the city, the fascinating story behind the University of Arizona, the notorious Dillinger Gang, and the Apache Indians' reputation as desert pirates.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mission San Xavier del Bac - Explore the oldest European structure in the old west territory. The Mission San Xavier del Bac, inspired by Father Kino and built by the Tohono O’odham
- Sentinel Peak Park - We’ll take a drive by historic A Mountain, the Apache lookout for the Tohono O’odham and a
- Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - Take a walk into history, explore the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, built when the southwest was a Spanish Territory filled with Natives and Spanish Military, settlers and a handful of Jesuit Priests. Discover how those people lived and the Presidio built to protect them from the raiding Apache Indians and other hostile enemies.
- St. Augustine Cathedral - We will pass by Historic Hotel Congress, the St. Augustine Cathedral. We will view the magnificent Cathedral built in the late 1800’s whose mason had a daughter that invented the Chimichanga.
- University of Arizona - Drive by Historic Old Main at the University of Arizona. Find out why this amazing University almost didn’t happen and how 2 gamblers and a Saloon owner saved the day!
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the bold, untamed west! Listen to the tales of Tucson’s sometimes brutal and notable history.
Tour the historic Presidio, where Hugo O’Connor, known as the Red Captain of the Spanish Military, is credited as the founder and namer of Tucson city.
Discover how the establishment of the University of Arizona was nearly thwarted, only to be saved by a Saloon proprietor and two gamblers!
Gain in-depth knowledge about the Apache Indians, notorious for being the desert’s buccaneers, renowned for their raiding, pillaging, and ruthless conduct.
Feast your eyes on the magnificent White Dove of the Desert, and witness the location where the Dillinger Gang met their capture in the 1930s, among many other things!
- Travel time will consume 4 - 5 hours
Location
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East Broadway Boulevard
5870 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Susan_e
Jun 1, 2024
Best guide ever! - Outstanding commentary and accommodating guide. The best in my tour experiences. Good route, hit all my priorities
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Arlene_a
Apr 28, 2024
Great Time - It was a great experience! My family and I learned so much about the history of Tucson. The highlight was definitely the Presidio. Definitely recommend!
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Cynthiafw496dl
Apr 24, 2024
Great historical tour - Our guide was very well-versed in the history of Tucson, as well as the southwest. She gave us not just the basic history but the stories behind the stories. We came away feeling we had really gained some understanding of the area.
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Mark_s
Mar 25, 2024
Historic Tucson City Tour - Our guide, Taffy was exceptional in history knowledge. She shared and directed us to bygone years and enriched our time spent in Tucson. Highly recommend this tour.
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Kellyregister
Mar 22, 2024
Tucson tour - Great tour of Tucson helped us learn more about our surroundings and what we'd like to do next. Tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend
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Jasoncyrus_o
Mar 22, 2024
Tucson History - Really interesting and interactive tour with a terrific guide. We totally enjoyed the experience. Definitely recommend
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Flora_s
Mar 4, 2024
Tucson history and fun! - Our tour guide, Mike, was fantastic. He provided much history in a fun and enjoyable way. The stories were great! We learned so much, loved the stops and would recommend this to anyone!
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Ketco
Mar 2, 2024
Great history lesson - Kudos to Mike for providing an excellent tour of historical Tucson. So knowledgeable and detailed! The Presidio was definitely a highlight. We would love to do a longer one if available.
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Rexa_s
Mar 16, 2024
Office staff and driver... - Office staff and driver accommodated my error. I went to wrong pick up point, but driver picked me up and dropped off at Hotel.
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S8263czjimm
Mar 11, 2024
History Of Tuscon - The tour had a lot of good information about the history of the city and we got to drive around town to see some interesting sites.
If you don't know much about how Tuscon came to be I would recommend this tour.
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