Downtown Mural & History Tour

Date and Time

• Mon, Nov 16, 2026 - Mon, Jan 25, 2027  Recurring Weekly on Mondays, 10am-12pm

Location

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Details

This guided walking tour takes guests through the heart of downtown Tucson to discover the stories, art and history that shaped the city. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, it showcases Tucson’s vibrant public art scene and its rich multicultural past. It’s a great fit for art lovers, history buffs and curious explorers, whether they’re first-time visitors or longtime locals.

What the tour includes

Guided mural walk. Guests explore striking murals that reflect Tucson’s Indigenous roots, Mexican heritage, labor history and modern creative culture.
Local art gallery visit. The tour stops at a downtown art gallery featuring local work.
Tucson’s history. Guests learn how Tucson grew from a Spanish presidio into a thriving borderlands city. Stops include historic landmarks, hidden alleys and stories you won’t find on a plaque.
Pastry and tea. Each guest enjoys a locally made pastry and a handcrafted tea of their choice to sip while they stroll.

Some of the stops may include

-Hotel Congress. Hear the incredible story of how infamous outlaw John Dillinger was captured here in 1934, after a fire led authorities to uncover his identity.
-Historic Pima County Courthouse. Admire one of Tucson’s most recognizable buildings, known for its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, pink façade and colorful mosaic dome.
-Pioneer Hotel. Learn about this once-luxurious hotel and the tragic 1970 fire that became one of Arizona’s deadliest disasters.
-Rialto Theatre. Discover the history of this beautifully restored 1920 theater, still the centerpiece of downtown Tucson’s entertainment district.
-Ronstadt Transit Center. Learn about the influential Ronstadt family and their lasting impact on Tucson’s history.
-Historic Tucson Train Depot. Visit the beautifully restored 1907 Southern Pacific Railroad depot that helped connect Tucson to the rest of the Southwest.

Please note: This tour is not food-focused. The pastry and tea are a light treat, not a meal. The tour ends around lunchtime, and the guide is happy to recommend great nearby spots for lunch afterward. Groups that want enough tastings to count as lunch may prefer one of our food tour routes, which feature multiple restaurant stops and generous portions