Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Tucson
Discover downtown Tucson’s historic mansions and homes on this self-guided audio walking tour. Learn how the area transformed from a prehistoric village into a neighborhood rich in design where some of the Southwest’s leading architects left their mark. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace. The app features turn-by-turn directions, so you won't get lost.
Overview
Discover downtown Tucson’s historic mansions and homes on this self-guided audio walking tour. Learn how the area transformed from a prehistoric village into a neighborhood rich in design where some of the Southwest’s leading architects left their mark. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace. The app features turn-by-turn directions, so you won't get lost.
Itinerary
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.
The tour passes by what historians call the "mansions on main street" which include the Tucson Museum of Art.
The tour passes by Café a la C’Arte where you’ll find delicious pastries
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.
The tour passes by the Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park. You'll hear about the park while you walk.
The tour passes by the Franklin House. You'll hear about the original owners while you walk.
The tour passes by El Presidio Bed and Breakfast. You'll hear about what the B&B was like previously under different owners.
The tour ends in front of El Charro Café, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson and home of the chimichanga.
Location
Address
197 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.
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