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1 hour
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This one hour walking tour is led by a professional storyteller who will entertain you with the fascinating history of Tucson, America's 1st city of Gastronomy.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Step into the captivating world of downtown Tucson, hear tales of ghosts, bank robbers, murals, Spanish forts and a city born of volcanic rock. This tour is lead by a James Beard competition winning chef.
Guided tour
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
PaulA2995,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
An enjoyable and informative experience. Our tour guide, Carolyn, was friendly and proud of the history and arts orientation of the city, and this made the tour special.
exvine,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Carolyn was a great tour guide. She really knew her stuff and made things interesting. Nice amount of walking. Would recommend!
Carla B,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very informative and gave us the complete background of the places we were visiting. She also gave us recommendations on where to eat or go next. I totally recommend it.

MarcoMarica,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Incompetent people, paid 1 row at the beach €40 per day given the chaotic situation, asked for reimbursement but denied in a dry manner without the possibility of mediation..... change jobs
Debbie N,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a blast learning about all the seedy, scary, and spooky history of Seattle. Carolyn has the perfect voice for storytelling and knows all the nooks and crannies where the history happened.
Kristin H,,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
Fun tour if you are interested in seeing a different side of the market. Carolyn's stories were entertaining and informative. She was able to modify the route to avoid stairs for my husband but be aware it's still hilly-market built on side of cliff.
Mary I,,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
A great tour with Carolyn! The content definitely matched the title of the tour! So many interesting facts about Seattle, and great stories for true crime fans! Carolyn is so full of knowledge and accommodates her narrative to specific questions from tour members! So glad we did this!
581kelleyw,,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a fun and interesting tour. Informative, too. There is some pretty neat history around the market. We had a good time.
V442UKcarolc,,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Informative and fun! A touch of sass mixed with historical accounts. The group was friendly and willing to listen. The Native stories were heartbreaking and need to be heard.




frecka,,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
In town for a very brief visit and this was the tour that suited my timeframe and interests. It did not disappoint Carolyn is a treasure trove of stories, facts and practical advice for tourists. Really enjoyed the stories of Seattle - it is such an interesting historic city.
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