Historical Guided Tour in Tucson

Overview

A visit to the rugged, bold west! Hear the stories of the sometimes violent and storied past of Tucson.

Visit the historic Presidio, where a man named Hugo O'Connor, the Red Captain of the Spanish Military fathered and named the City of Tucson.

Find out how the University of Arizona almost didn't happen, but a Saloon owner and 2 gamblers saved the day!
Learn about the Apache Indians and their reputation as pirates of the desert, and their raiding, pillaging, ruthless ways.

View the exquisite White Dove of the Desert and see where the Dillinger Gang was captured in the 1930s and so much more!

City: Tucson

Wed 28 Jan

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Starting at $75.00

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Wed 28 Jan

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

bottled water

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time will consume 4 - 5 hours

What To Expect

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 Museum

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!

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

Mark H

Mar 2024

Save your money and visit the Mission and Presidio yourself. The van is uncomfortable and hard to get in and out of. We arrived at the Starbucks 20 min early and was almost going to call when nobody was there at 8:55 for a 9 am tour. Then the guide had to call the other two parties. One party mixed up the time and then she took the liberty of committing to meet them - a 15 min drive away. Then asks us if it’s ok after. We really didn’t have a choice. The late party should have been given a different tour time. This cut into our time at the Mission. She said she would arrange a docent and never did. I’ve been to the Mission prior and the docents give as much information as the tour guide. Two members of the other party on our tour had mobility issues and we spent extra time boarding and unloading the van. The van should be equipped with a step stool (which I think the guide ran out and bought at the last stop). I found the running board on the van to be hard to step on to exit and don’t have mobility issues. Our tour guide knew a lot of history, but her presentation was choppy as she is driving while talking. Mixing up Texas/Mexico because she was distracted. Additionally, the guide could have had us introduce ourselves to our fellow passengers as there were only three parties. The ASU drive by was a joke. I would have rather drove to the two places in the comfort of my own car on my own timeframe. The Presidio is only $6 per person and the Mission is free. What a waste of money and half a day.

eddie_v

Feb 2024

The old Catholic Church was spiritual and very beautiful.The old army garrison and the stories about it was fascinating!

NorthStar04176804502

Feb 2024

The driver was very good. She told us about the sites and Arizona history while safely driving. We spent time at the San Xavier cathedral and the Presidio which were both great.