Mainly Murals Walking Tour Saturday, May 6, 8 am - SOLD OUT $20 for members, $25 for non-members Led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, the Mainly Murals Walking Tour includes many of the murals found north of Congress Street in downtown Tucson and discusses the artist, history of the mural […]
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour Led by tour guide Mauro Trejo, this tour takes attendees on a walk along the 2.5-mile Turquoise Trail through Downtown Tucson to see historic buildings and hear stories that make Tucson’s history special. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Walking the Wall of the Original Presidio Take a walk through downtown Tucson with tour guide Kathe Kubish and discover the extent of the original Presidio Wall. This tour shows attendees just how large the original Presidio San Agustin del Tucson actually was. Along the way, you’ll learn the interesting […]
Santa Cruz River History Tour This two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River, how it supported Tucson’s early residents, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise. The tour begins and ends at Tucson's […]
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour Saturday, May 20 - SOLD OUT $20/member, $25/non-member Experience the rich history of Tucson on the one-mile Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) Walking Tour, which goes through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses in the United States. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart […]
Pioneer Women of Main Avenue Walking Tour $20/Member, $25/Non-member This walking tour focuses on the pioneer women who contributed so much to Tucson’s history. Some of the women covered include: **Sarah Sorin – the first female attorney to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court unassisted **Gladys Franklin – active with […]
Public Art and Murals Walking Tour Recent years have seen an explosion of public art throughout Tucson. The Downtown Public Art Walking Tour, led by Presidio Museum Tour Guide Dorothy Yanez, begins at the Presidio Museum and proceeds through the neighborhood and into the downtown area, stopping at numerous public […]
Summer Saturday Night in the Historic Presidio Museum 6-9 pm Free entry to the Museum with purchase at The Dandelion Cafe Donations appreciated for docent tours Enjoy a Tucson evening in the beauty of the Presidio with live guitar music by Miles Nahf on the Territorial Patio. The Dandelion Cafe […]
Mansions of Main Avenue Walking Tour Take a stroll down Main Avenue with Presidio Museum Tour Guide Alan Kruse to view the homes and hear the stories of the movers and shakers of early Tucson who lived in them, including: ** Hiram and Petra Stevens, who were a prominent merchant […]
Mainly Murals Walking Tour Led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, the Mainly Murals Walking Tour includes many of the murals found north of Congress Street in downtown Tucson and discusses the artist, history of the mural and many of the artists’ inspirations behind the pieces. The tour is approximately two […]
Surviving the Summer Saturday, June 3, 6:30-8 pm - SOLD OUT $20/Member, $25/Non-Member Ken Scoville takes attendees on a 2-mile tour of how Tucsonans in Territorial Tucson got through the summer without A/C. everyone had to develop the same strategies as other desert dwellers: endure, evade, and escape. We will […]