300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Tucson booking from $7.99

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

Overview

See Downtown Tucson’s historic mansions and homes on this affordable self-guided walking tour.

• Find out how downtown Tucson transformed from a prehistoric village into an architecturally rich neighborhood where some of the Southwest’s leading architects left their mark
• Hear from producer Jim Turner, a historian in Arizona who’s authored or co-authored nine books on the state’s history
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

City: Tucson

Sat 23 Aug

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What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

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.

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (23)

pgscmk

Jan 2025

Mildly interesting. I would have liked more history of the area. Learning about the various houses was good. Ok for the price.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thanks for your feedback on our Downtown Tucson Spanish history tour. I notice you were interested in learning more about the area's history - while we focused on the historic homes as they offer tangible connections to Tucson's Spanish colonial period, we'd love to know what specific aspects of history you wanted to hear more about. You're welcome to reach out to us via [email protected]. The homes we feature were carefully chosen as they tell the story of how Spanish influence shaped Tucson's development, architecture, and culture over three centuries. Thanks, Helene

craigaU6093GZ

Jan 2025

Nicely paced and interesting history. Good walking directions without having to look at the map on the phone. Easy to understand the audio.

Diana_C

Mar 2024

Never ever received the code for the tour................... Have read several others experienced the same thing. Very disappointing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Hi Diana, Did you not receive the email or SMS with the detailed instructions and code? On our side, these were sent by email and SMS. If you still have time to take the tour, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can assist you. Regards, Brent

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

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