Discover the vibrant murals and rich street art of downtown Tucson on this 75-minute walking tour. Led by local guides, explore the city’s eclectic art scene, from the iconic 'Empowered Woman' mural to the colorful 'La Guitarrista'. Immerse yourself in the cultural influences that shape Tucson's artistic landscape, while strolling through historic sidewalks and engaging with the stories behind each piece. This tour is perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking to appreciate the local culture in a lively urban setting.
- 75-minute guided walking tour covering 1 mile of downtown art - Visit iconic murals like 'Empowered Woman' and 'La Guitarrista' - Learn about the artists and...
Points forts
1 heure et 15 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
1 heure et 15 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
A new knowledge of Downtown Tucson’s street art.
L'un de nos guides excentriques et éthérés.
Pourboires
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
311 E Congress St
We meet by the Hotel Congress murals. Find the intersection of Congress and Toole and look for the "Visit Hotel Congress" wall mural. One of our Southwestern Gothic-dressed guide will be waiting for you! There’s plenty of parking nearby in the garage.
Retour
Informations importantes
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Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
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Les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants peuvent voyager dans une poussette ou un landau
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Les options de transport sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Toutes les zones et surfaces sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
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Discover the vibrant murals and rich street art of downtown Tucson on this 75-minute walking tour. Led by local guides, explore the city’s eclectic art scene, from the iconic 'Empowered Woman' mural to the colorful 'La Guitarrista'. Immerse yourself in the cultural influences that shape Tucson's artistic landscape, while strolling through historic sidewalks and engaging with the stories behind each piece. This tour is perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking to appreciate the local culture in a lively urban setting.
- 75-minute guided walking tour covering 1 mile of downtown art - Visit iconic murals like 'Empowered Woman' and 'La Guitarrista' - Learn about the artists and...
Points forts
1 heure et 15 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
1 heure et 15 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
A new knowledge of Downtown Tucson’s street art.
L'un de nos guides excentriques et éthérés.
Pourboires
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
311 E Congress St
We meet by the Hotel Congress murals. Find the intersection of Congress and Toole and look for the "Visit Hotel Congress" wall mural. One of our Southwestern Gothic-dressed guide will be waiting for you! There’s plenty of parking nearby in the garage.
Retour
Itinéraire
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191 Toole
History: The Rialto was built by William Curlett & Sons, who also built the Congress Hotel. The theatre opened in 1920, hosting vaudeville acts, live performances and showing some silent films. It was bought by Paramount-Publix in 1929 and began showing talkies– becoming a mainstay in downtown Tucson entertainment for several decades.
7 minutes
2
178 E Broadway Blvd
History: The Rialto was built by William Curlett & Sons, who also built the Congress Hotel. The theatre opened in 1920, hosting vaudeville acts, live performances and showing some silent films.
7 minutes
3
61 E Congress St
History: This powerful mural is said to be a gift to downtown from LoveBlock Partners, who also own the Little Love Burger, HUB restaurant and the AC Hotel.
7 minutes
4
The Lewis Hotel
History: Built in 1937 by A.C. Rosewell for two businessmen, this building is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Before becoming apartments, a car dealership and the Hotel Lewis were tenants.
7 minutes
5
63 E Congress St
**History: “Desert Soul” was commissioned by the owner of Cobra Arcade, Arial Bracamonte.**
**Mural:**
- **“Desert Soul” by ELMAC was painted in 2020. The artist said the figure holding the Saguaro blossom is based on his wife. He said he has been enthralled with Tucson since visiting as a child, and in the 90s and early 00s, he began painting murals in downtown behind the old Chicago Music Store.**
7 minutes
6
191 Toole
History: Garcia painted this large vibrant mural of a woman playing a guitar over another famous mural he’d imagined. In 2016 the muralist had painted NBA legend Bill Walton hanging onto a mythical jackalope that was bucking the superstar around the Rialto’s wall.
