Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide
ID: GYG542979-938032
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Strolls the charming sidewalks of Barrio Viejo plus Historic Scott Avenue on this 2 hour 2 mile tour. Learn how our historic Sonoran Row Houses were built and hear the tales of the neighborhood!
On this guided walking tour guests learn the rich history of the Barrio Viejo Tucson plus historic Scott Avenue! The Barrio Viejo features the largest collection of mud adobe structures found anywhere in the United States! Learn how these Sonoran Row Houses were built with two foot thick walls for our harsh desert climate and we discuss in detail the three styles of Sonoran Row Houses and what brings about each style change!
As we stroll the charming sidewalks, hear the lively tales of the Barrio Viejo neighborhood, the working class neighborhood of the city. Hear of corner stores and front room shops. See examples of row houses that are beautifully resorted with bright colored exteriors, others in a vintage state and still others in a state of ruin where we can see how the mud adobe construction techniques!
Next we visit the El Ojito Spring that was the water source for Spanish Soldiers and their families during the walled Spanish Colonial Presidio days of Tucson. Then we visit the El Tiradito Wishing Shrine and hear the tale of how this shrine came to be, the only shrine in North American dedicated to the memory of a sinner instead of a saint - this is an incredible tale! We finish our tour of the Barrio Viejo by strolling past the historic Teatro Carmen theater.
On this tour we also stroll down historic Scott Avenue where we see several prominent structures by the famous architect Henry Trost including the Scotish Rite Cathedral. We stroll past what is believed to be the only mud adobe territorial styled building designed as a San Francisco Victorian styled mansion, today a charming Inn. Then we stroll into the courtyard of the historic Spanish Colonial styled Temple of Music & Art and learn of the theaters twin!
Suggested: This tour involves 2 miles of walking and is 2 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water and wear sunscreen.
Highlights
- Learn about the Barrio Viejo's historic mud adobe Sonoran Row Houses
- See historic buildings by architect Henry Trost and a mud adobe shrine
- Hear the tales of Tucson's founding as a walled Spanish Colonial Presidio
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For the Barrio Viejo & Historic Scott Avenue Tour, the best place to park is in the La Placita Parking Garage at 104 S Stone Ave. We meet directly in front of this parking garage, under the big sign along Stone Avenue, to start the tour.
We meet in front of the La Placita Parking Garage located at 104 S Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. We meet under the big sign along Stone Avenue.
Scott, your Tour Guide, will be wearing a bright orange Strolls and Stories Tours t-shirt.
INCLUDED
- Guided Walking Tour
- Walk the sidewalks of the Barrio Viejo to see the largest collection of mud adobe structures in the United States
- Learn how our mud adobe Sonoran Row Houses were constructed for our climate
- Visit the El Tiridito Wishing Shrine and learn the story of this shrine dedicated to the memory of a sinner!
- Hear the stories of Tucson's founding as a walled Spanish Colonial Presidio
- See the location of the El Ojito National Spring that was the water source for the Tucson Spanish Colonial Presidio
- Stroll down Scott Ave and visit the historic plaza outside the Temple of Music & Art
- Walk past the a charming Inn on the National Register of Historic Places and the Scottish Rite Temple by famous architect Henry Trost on Scott Avenue
- Stroll past our St. Augustine Cathedral with a beautiful Mexican Baroque architectural style...learn the history of this historic cathedral!
NOT INCLUDED
- Bottle of Water
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
