Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide
Overview
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Scott, your tour guide, has a passion for good story telling! Hear the historic stories, fascinating tales & my interesting tidbits of Tucson History on this Strolls and Stories Tours guided walking tour! We begin with the St. Augustine Cathedral and a discussion of Tucson's Spanish Colonial founding & 4,000 years of Native American history!
We stroll historic Scott Ave seeing several buildings by the famous architect Henry Trost, and learn the tale of the Temple of Music & Art.
Next we visit the Barrio Viejo, the largest concentration of mud adobe structures in a single neighborhood anywhere in the United States! We discuss how our Sonoran Row Houses were built for our desert climate, learn of corner mercantiles & Chinese Grocers! We learn of the melting pot of cultures who lived in the Barrio!
We visit the El Tiradito Wishing Shrine dating to the 1870s, & learn the tale of Juan Oliveras, and how some good comes of his sexual sinful ways, & stroll past the Teatro Carmen!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour Participation Risk Acknowledgement and Liability Waiver: By booking this tour, I understand and agree that participation in this Guided Walking Tour by Strolls and Stories Tours involves walking on public sidewalks, crossing streets and entering both public and private buildings and property. This guided tour could involve risk of physical injury, illness, death or property loss, and despite safety precautions, Strolls and Stories Tours cannot guarantee safety thereof, as all risks cannot be prevented. I understand that any injuries, medical expenses, property loss, or other personal expenditures that result during or from participating in this Tour, are to be borne by the participant, or by their parent or guardian (if participant is a minor), and I agree to release Strolls and Stories Tours and it's owner and employees of any and all liability.
No pets please. Service animals are allowed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
2 hours of historic stories, fascinating tales & interesting tidbits as we stroll the Barrio Viejo!
What To Expect
St. Augustine Cathedral
We begin discussing our St. Augustine Cathedral, why it has this name, and how Tucson was founded as the Presidio San Augustine del Tucson in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Fort!
We discuss the famous architect Henry Trost and his many designs in Tucson including the Scottish Rite Cathedral, a beautiful Masonic Temple.
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Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide, fascinating stories
Dan L,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott is an excellent guide who knows his history and loves to tell fascinating stories. The Barrio provides the perfect backdrop to learn about the power brokers and the working classes who helped to make Tucson a diverse and lively city to live and to visit!
Excellent Tour with Scott
Katherine S,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned the origins of Tucson and saw history unfold in front of us. The tour was really interesting. Our guide, Scott, was terrific! He is very insightful, personable, and humorous. Couldn’t have ordered a better tour. Thank you.
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour & Scott Avenue
PosseSF,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barrio Viejo Walking Tour & Scott Avenue Review I recently walked the Barrio Viejo Walking Tour with Scott as my guide, and it was an unforgettable experience. Scott’s deep knowledge of the area’s colorful history brought every street and adobe wall to life. He shared fascinating stories that captured moments frozen in time — from the vibrant culture of Tucson’s early days to the architectural charm that still defines Barrio Viejo today. The tour along Scott Avenue perfectly blended history, art, and atmosphere, offering a real sense of place and heritage. Scott’s passion for the neighborhood was contagious, and his ability to connect past and present made the walk both educational and inspiring. If you enjoy exploring neighborhoods rich with character and stories, this tour is a must-do. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see Tucson through a more authentic, soulful lens.
Excellent tour of Barrio Viejo
E7450ETclairea,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott gave us a superb Barrio Viejo walking tour. The content was engaging, and Scott squeezed so much information and so many stories into our 2 hours together. The tour was well structured and well organized, and Scott had prepared a folder with many historical photos that really helped to bring the content to life. Highly recommended.
Great Walking Tour
Lorraine F,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was awesome: he was enthusiastic, shared interesting facts about the local and region; paced the walk well; answered all my questions;
Amazing tour of Tucson Barrio Viejo
Petra M,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was amazing, knowledgeable, passionate and loved every minute of this tour, even in a hot sunny day
Fun and informative walking tour with engaging tour guide Scott!
cherryavenue,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this wonderful walking tour through Barrio Viejo! Scott clearly loves this city and his enthusiasm for its history and architecture is apparent and contagious. This is my favorite neighborhood in Tucson and I learned a lot about it!
Historic facts served in an entertaining fashion!
Mgr 0403,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rarely have I been on a guided tour this good. The logistics were spot on, on time, easy check-in etc etc. And the tour itself was so worth it! I've been to many guided tours where the guides drone on and on, or they are entertaining but you wonder how much of what they tell you are facts... no such worries here. Scott takes his research very seriously and apparently visits the Arizona Historical Society regularly to see original newspaper clippings, photos, and other documents. He really made history come to life. I didn't take any photos because I was too busy listening. Thank you Scott!
Tour brings Tucson’s barrio to life!
sherio418,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend Strolls & Stories tour of the Barrio Viejo! It’s clear Scott knows his history and he shares it in an engaging and fun way. He tells stories about people who lived here and brings them to life. I learned so much even though I’ve lived in Tucson.
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