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A visit to the rugged, bold west! Hear the stories of the sometimes violent and storied past of Tucson.
Visit the historic Presidio, where a man named Hugo O'Connor, the Red Captain of the Spanish Military fathered and named the City of Tucson.
Find out how the University of Arizona almost didn't happen, but a Saloon owner and 2 gamblers saved the day!
Learn about the Apache Indians and their reputation as pirates of the desert, and their raiding, pillaging, ruthless ways.
View the exquisite White Dove of the Desert and see where the Dillinger Gang was captured in the 1930s and so much more!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
5870 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ
Itinerary
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1Mission San Xavier del Bac
Explore the oldest European structure in the old west territory. The Mission San Xavier del Bac, inspired by Father Kino and built by the Tohono O'odham
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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We'll take a drive by historic A Mountain, the Apache lookout for the Tohono O'odham and a
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Take a walk into history, explore the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, built when the southwest was a Spanish Territory filled with Natives and Spanish Military, settlers and a handful of Jesuit Priests. Discover how those people lived and the Presidio built to protect them from the raiding Apache Indians and other hostile enemies.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4St. Augustine Cathedral
We will pass by Historic Hotel Congress, the St. Augustine Cathedral. We will view the magnificent Cathedral built in the late 1800's whose mason had a daughter that invented the Chimichanga.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Drive by Historic Old Main at the University of Arizona. Find out why this amazing University almost didn't happen and how 2 gamblers and a Saloon owner saved the day!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time will consume 4 - 5 hours
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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