Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide
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Tucson, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
What's Included
- 2 hours of historic stories, fascinating tales & interesting tidbits as we stroll the Barrio Viejo!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- La Placita Garage104 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
We meet in front of the La Placita Parking Garage at 104 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Scott, your Tour Guide, will be under the big sign along Stone Ave in front of the parking garage and will be wearing an orange color Strolls and Stories Tours t-shirt.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
St. Augustine Cathedral (Pass By)
Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral (Pass By)
Aveda Institute Tucson (Pass By)
Children's Museum Tucson (Pass By)
The Blenman Inn (Pass By)
Owls Club (Pass By)
Arizona Theater Company (Pass By)
1
Barrio Historico
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Clay & Cloth (Pass By)
Etherton Gallery (Pass By)
Bahti Indian Arts (Pass By)
2
Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Teatro Carmen (Pass By)
Coronet Restaurant (Pass By)
3
El Tiradito Shrine
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Rosendo S. Perez Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 28 reviews
Cheryl_W, Mar 2026
Good stories and Scott was very knowledgeable about the area. You could tell that he has done a great deal of research and enjoys it
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for the kind words! I do have a passion for Tucson's history and architecture...and I tend to get into the stories to try and bring history to life on my Tucson Walking Tours! I'm glad you enjoyed my Tucson Barrio Viejo and Scott Avenue Walking Tour!
Monica_M, Mar 2026
Excellent opportunity to learn fascinating facts about the early days of Tucson. Scott is very knowledgeable about the Barrio region. The tour was informative and fun.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for the kinds words! I try to make it both historically accurate and fun, and tend to really "get into" the stories to help bring history alive! I am glad you enjoyed my Tucson Barrio Viejo and Scott Avenue Walking Tour!
Barbara_D, Mar 2026
Scott was amazing! His knowledge and storytelling was outstanding. His personality is just the best and really draws you in. You won’t be disappointed with this tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for the kind words! I try to keep it witty and fun while historically accurate...and I tend to really "get into" the historic stories as I share them to bring history alive on my Tucson Walking Tours! I'm glad you enjoyed my Barrio Viejo and Scott Avenue Tour!
Dylan_K, Mar 2026
Excellent tour of Tucson. Awesome information in an entertaining manner. Scott is the man. Thank you for everything!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for the kind words! I do have a passion for Tucson's history and architecture...and I tend to really "get into" the stories as I share them to bring history alive on my Tucson Walking Tours! I'm glad you enjoyed my Barrio Viejo & Scott Avenue Tour!
Amy_R, Mar 2026
Interesting seeing the different types of adobe houses and learning about the people who lived there in the past. You will get a lot of great stories!
Deborah_K, Feb 2026
This 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.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the kind words! I do have a passion for Tucson's historic stories and architecture...and I tend to really "get into" the stories as I share them on my Tucson Walking Tours to, as you say, bring history alive! I am glad you enjoyed my Tucson Barrio Viejo and Scott Avenue Walking Tour!
Leslie_W, Feb 2026
Scott was an excellent guide and story teller. I learned a lot about Arizona and Tucson history. Very entertaining!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the kind words! I do have a passion for Tucson's historic stories and architecture...and I tend to really "get into" the stories to help bring history to life on my Tucson Walking Tours! I am glad you enjoyed the Barrio Viejo Walking Tour!
Heather_C, Jan 2026
This was a great tour. Very interesting to learn the history of Tucson. Scott has done his homework and created a great tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for the kind words! I do have a passion for Tucson's history and architecture...and I tend to really "get into" the stories as I share them to bring history to life on my Tucson Walking Tours! I am glad you enjoyed my Barrio Viejo Walking Tour!
Elise_V, Jan 2026
Well researched and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed learning about the history of Tucson and the barrio.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for the kind words! I do have a passion for Tucson's history and architecture...and I tend to "get into" the stories as I share them to try and bring history to life on my Tucson Walking Tours! I am glad you enjoyed the Barrio Viejo Walking Tour!
Corinne_H, Jan 2026
Scott had clearly done his research and delivered the history and stories of the neighborhood with energy and enthusiasm.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for the kind words Corinne! I do have an enthusiasm for Tucson's historic stories and architecture...and I tend to really "get into" the stories to bring history to life on my Tucson Walking Tours! It was a pleasure having your group on the Barrio Viejo Walking Tour!
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