Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
Overview
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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!
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
bottled water
Lunch
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Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not my cup of tea
Tracy C,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Mike was a very informative guide, but I think I expected more from the city. I found Tucson to be very run-down so I was very disappointed with the tour as a whole. I can say I would not recommend a visit to Tucson.
Refund request
44catherine1952,,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Still waiting for our refund. Will it ever come? Had to cancel. Called at 9:04 am the day before the tour. Individual we spoke to quibbled about it not being 24 hours prior to the tour.
Adequate tour, but not great!
STLBob27,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our tour guide, Taffy, was extremely knowledgeable about the history related to Tucson. She did a good job encapsulating about 300 years of history in the 45 minutes it took to drive to the San Xavier mission. Once we arrived at the Mission, there was no tour, we just explored on our own. The tour of the presidio involved handing us over to a docent. The rest of the tour was simply driving by various locations and broadly explaining what we were looking at It was an adequate tour, but not at the level to previous tours I have been on at other locations.
Great history given of...
William A,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great history given of Tucson along with American history. Saw a great mix of old and new as we were driven around the city.
Tucson Tour
Joe B,,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the docent at the presidio museum. The driver was very knowledgeable and informative and helpful.
Great time! Learned a lot!
Storeid,,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Mike was knowledgeable and entertaining. My wife and I saw all of the important sights. I highly recommend this tour.
Excellent Overview of the History of Tucson
Thom D,,Jun 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide, Mike, had a wealth of information about the founding of Tucson. The visit to the White Dove and the Presidio Museum were excellent. The only thing we missed was a walking tour of Viejo Tucson (but that is another tour).
Best guide ever!
Susan E,,Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding commentary and accommodating guide. The best in my tour experiences. Good route, hit all my priorities
Great Time
Arlene A,,Apr 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience! My family and I learned so much about the history of Tucson. The highlight was definitely the Presidio. Definitely recommend!
Great historical tour
cynthiafW496DL,,Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very well-versed in the history of Tucson, as well as the southwest. She gave us not just the basic history but the stories behind the stories. We came away feeling we had really gained some understanding of the area.
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