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Mainly Murals Tucson Walking Tour

196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

The number of murals in downtown Tucson has grown exponentially in recent years supported by City of Tucson funding and public interest. Take a tour from Dorothy Yanez, a Presidio Museum tour guide, who literally wrote the book on Tucson's downtown murals. She'll show you murals you may never find on your own and share with you the stories behind the murals.

  • Traverse Manhattan in a vintage New York City taxi on this 2-hour tour
  • Drive through historic neighborhoods like the West Village and TriBeCa
  • Learn about the history of the city as you pass famous landmarks
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide and transport

What To Expect

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Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum



The Mainly Murals Walking Tour begins at The Tucson Presidio Museum and showcases many of the murals found in the downtown area, such as:

YMCA Tucson Mural
Joe Pagac’s mural highlights different aspects of the YMCA’s offerings, including basketball, swimming, and horseback riding.

Transit Building Mural
Artist Jessica Gonzales explained that people line up outside the Transit building in the mornings to get their bus passes. The City of Tucson wanted to add something interesting to the corner for people to look at while they were standing in line. The main theme of the murals is both self-exploration and physical exploration.

Rock the Spot Murals
Rock the Spot is a yearly event that showcases graffiti art. New mural are painted each year by renowned and up-and-coming graffiti artists to help them share their voices.

Attendees on the tour will learn about the artists, mural histories, and the artists’ inspirations behind the pieces.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for travelers needing walkers
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • All Fees and Taxes

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
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