Tucson Historical City Tour 3 hr

See Tucson’s layered history unfold on a guided drive through landmarks that tell the story of the city. Your Tucson historical city tour begins with pickup at Park Place Mall, near Starbucks, then heads to San Xavier del Bac Mission. Admire the impressive church, completed during Spanish rule in the 1700s, and explore the mission and its grotto as your guide shares context and stories. Along the way, pass Mission Gardens and learn about its significance. Continue to the Presidio San Augustine del Tucson, where you’ll visit the Presidio Museum and discover more about Tucson’s origins. The route also takes you past Old Main at the University of Arizona, with a look at why the building almost never came to be. Throughout the drive, engaging commentary connects the landmarks to the people and events that shaped present-day Tucson. Transportation and bottled water are provided, and the tour returns to the Park Place Mall pickup point. Join a Tucson historical city tour for an easy, story-rich way to encounter the city’s past and its enduring landmarks.