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 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.
What‘s Included
2 hours of historic stories, fascinating tales & interesting tidbits as we stroll the Barrio Viejo!
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Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Tammy D,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott is an excellent tour guide. He is friendly, funny, prepared and knowledgeable. One on the best walking tours I’ve experienced.
Entertainment and learning about Tucson’s history
GPM-Ohio,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott is a gifted storyteller with a love for Tucson’s history. Put those two together and it’s a recipe for a delightful two hour tour.
Informative and Entertaining Tour
eastmidwest,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best historic walking tours I have ever been on. Scott's knowledge of the history of the Barrio Viejo, and his entertaining manner of presenting it, was both informative and entertaining. We learned not just about the historic buildings of the neighborhood, but also the personal stories of the fascinating characters who lived there. He really brought Tucson history to life. I highly recommend this tour.
Excellent Walking Tour of Barrio Viejo
Deborah K,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an entertaining and informative walking tour of Barrio Viejo. The guide was extremely knowledgable and made the history of the place come alive with stories that really humanized the history of the neighborhood.
Scott was an excellent...
Leslie W,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was an excellent guide and story teller. I learned a lot about Arizona and Tucson history. Very entertaining!
Great tour, nothing else like it that I could see.
Heather C,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour. Very interesting to learn the history of Tucson. Scott has done his homework and created a great tour.
Well researched and...
Elise V,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well researched and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed learning about the history of Tucson and the barrio.
Stories and Fun
Corinne H,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott had clearly done his research and delivered the history and stories of the neighborhood with energy and enthusiasm.
A walk through time in Tucson.
Laurie D,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our walking tour of Tucson was everything we had hoped for. It was filled with historical facts, colorful stories, and useful tips for today. I feel I know Tucson a little bit better now, and that was the whole point.
History Intrigue and Humor
Richard O,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent walking tour with knowledgeable guide. History ,intrigue, and humor Scott brings el Barrio to life!
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