Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide
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Scott, your tour guide, has a passion for good story telling! Hear the historic stories, fascinating tales & my interesting tidbits of Tucson History on this Strolls and Stories Tours guided walking tour! We begin with the St. Augustine Cathedral and a discussion of Tucson's Spanish Colonial founding & 4,000 years of Native American history! We stroll historic Scott Ave seeing several buildings by the famous architect Henry Trost, and learn the tale of the Temple of Music & Art. Next we visit the Barrio Viejo, the largest concentration of mud adobe structures in a single neighborhood anywhere in the United States! We discuss how our Sonoran Row Houses were built for our desert climate, learn of corner mercantiles & Chinese Grocers! We learn of the melting pot of cultures who lived in the Barrio! We visit the El Tiradito Wishing Shrine dating to the 1870s, & learn the tale of Juan Oliveras, and how some good comes of his sexual sinful ways, & stroll past the Teatro Carmen!2 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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2 hours of historic stories, fascinating tales & interesting tidbits as we stroll the Barrio Viejo!
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- Maximum 10 travellers in this tour.
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St. Augustine Cathedral(Pass By)
192 S Stone Ave, , Tucson, United States, 85701-1988We begin discussing our St. Augustine Cathedral, why it has this name, and how Tucson was founded as the Presidio San Augustine del Tucson in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Fort! View LocationWe discuss the famous architect Henry Trost and his many designs in Tucson including the Scottish Rite Cathedral, a beautiful Masonic Temple. View Location
We learn about the many uses of this historic building and it's unique sign!View Location
Children's Museum Tucson(Pass By)
200 S 6th Ave, , Tucson, United States, 85701-2109We learn about our historic Carnegie Free Library, today our Children's Museum, designed by Henry Trost!View LocationWe hear the historic story of The Blenman Inn! View Location
We learn what this building originally housed, and the story of the historic Owls Club in Tucson! View Location
Arizona Theater Company(Pass By)
330 S Scott Ave, Tucson, United States, 85701We learn the storied past of the stunning Temple of Music and Art, today managed by the Arizona Theatre Company.View Location1
Barrio Historico
Near 100 South Stone Ave, Between I-10 and Stone Ave, Cushing and 17th Street, Tucson, United States, 85701We visit the Barrio Viejo Neighborhood, today the largest collection of mud adobe structures found in a single neighborhood anywhere in the United States! We discuss the melting pot of cultures who lived in this neighborhood, learn how our Sonoran Row Houses were built for our harsh desert climate, and hear the lively tales of life in the Barrio! 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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We meet in front of the La Placita Parking Garage at 104 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Scott, your Tour Guide, will be under the big sign along Stone Ave in front of the parking garage and will be wearing an orange color Strolls and Stories Tours t-shirt. View Location
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We meet in front of the La Placita Parking Garage at 104 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Scott, your Tour Guide, will be under the big sign along Stone Ave in front of the parking garage and will be wearing an orange color Strolls and Stories Tours t-shirt. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour Participation Risk Acknowledgement and Liability Waiver: By booking this tour, I understand and agree that participation in this Guided Walking Tour by Strolls and Stories Tours involves walking on public sidewalks, crossing streets and entering both public and private buildings and property. This guided tour could involve risk of physical injury, illness, death or property loss, and despite safety precautions, Strolls and Stories Tours cannot guarantee safety thereof, as all risks cannot be prevented. I understand that any injuries, medical expenses, property loss, or other personal expenditures that result during or from participating in this Tour, are to be borne by the participant, or by their parent or guardian (if participant is a minor), and I agree to release Strolls and Stories Tours and it's owner and employees of any and all liability.
- No pets please. Service animals are allowed.
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Phoenix time to receive 100% refund.
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