Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide

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 t

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!

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Location: Tucson

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Q&A

Q: Is there a lot of walking involved? I’m worried about my dad who has a bad knee.

A: Yes, there is some walking involved since it’s a walking tour, but Scott does his best to keep a relaxed pace. If your dad has difficulty, I suggest checking with Scott ahead of time to see if he can make any accommodations. The terrain is mainly flat, but there are a few cobblestone areas.

Q: What should we wear for the walking tour? Is it casual attire?

A: Definitely wear comfortable, casual clothes and shoes since you'll be walking for about 2 hours. Tucson can get hot, so light fabrics are a must, especially if it’s during the day. Also, don’t forget sunscreen and a hat!

Q: Can this tour be rescheduled if it rains? What’s the policy?

A: Yes! If the weather looks bad, you can definitely reschedule. Just reach out to Scott through the contact info provided when you book. He’s super flexible with rainouts and wants everyone to enjoy the tour without the weather ruining it.

Discussions

Thinking about gifting the Tucson Barrio Viejo Tour – has anyone done it?

I’m considering getting this walking tour as a birthday gift for my history-loving friend. I read that Scott is a great storyteller! I love the idea of exploring the Barrio Viejo and learning about the architecture. Can anyone share their experience? How engaging was the tour?

Has anyone taken the Barrio Viejo tour? Is it good for kids?

I’m looking at this tour for my family, but I’m not sure if it’s kid-friendly. My kids are 10 and 12, and I want them to enjoy it. How much walking is there? Are the stories interesting for younger audiences?