Tours & Activities in Tucson

Walk around the heart of Tucson at your own pace and learn about the history and culture of the city with this walking audio tour!

See the main highlights of Tucson on a self-guided scavenger hunt game. Marvel at the beauty of the Vietnam War Memorial, St. Augustine Cathedral, and other sites while solving puzzles on your phone.

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.

Experience Arizona’s stunning natural beauty with this GPS-guided tour bundle. This bundle takes you through the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Instagram-famous Horseshoe Bend so you can get the most out of your time in this unique state. Take in glowing red rock vistas, hike along the Grand Canyon’s rim, and visit the canyon that tamed the mighty Colorado River. Plus, learn about the Native peoples of this state and the fascinating geologic history behind its formation! Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Join a food tour through downtown Tucson led by a local guide. Dine in several locally owned restaurants, trying some of their signature dishes and local favorites.

Get to know the Tuscon’s downtown on a self-guided audio walking tour. Discover famous places and hear about the pioneers and mining tycoons that turned a fort into a town.

*Featured in the New York Times' 52 Places to Go in 2023 & Time Magazine's The World’s Greatest Places of 2023* Learn about the origins of one of the most important cities of the American Southwest, Tucson on this cultural heritage itinerary. Walking downtown Tucson’s El Presidio and the Barrio Viejo districts, we will explore the history and architecture of the community through the themes of the Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican, and American Territorial eras, and also explain Tucson’s UNESCO designation as a City of Gastronomy. This is an opportunity to discover what makes Tucson such a unique and special place that forms part of America's tapestry. A former National Park ranger leads this tour with a background in historic preservation and heritage interpretation in the southwest. I have also worked on the effort to make the Barrio Viejo neighborhood a National Historic Landmark and at the nearby historic mission of Tumacacori National Historical Park.

Strolls the charming sidewalks of Barrio Viejo plus Historic Scott Avenue on this 2 hour 2 mile tour. Learn how our historic Sonoran Row Houses were built and hear the tales of the neighborhood!

This is a walking tour of Tubac by a local which is located in Arizona’s Santa Cruz County. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Tohono O’Odham and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. The itinerary is divided into 4 themes, including background & interpretation of Tubac’s geography, historical and natural resources as well and contemporary life.

Stroll the sidewalks of Tucson's charming downtown neighborhoods. Learn of our Sonoran Row Houses, visit an urban garden, hear the tales of our pioneer founders & see buildings by famous architects!

Join us through an informative tour through the University’s Main Gate Square & our historic 4th Avenue district on this delicious food tour of Tucson. Visit at least 6 local restaurants & learn about how Tucson became the first city in the United States to be recognized as a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy. All tastings at least 6 stops (enough for lunch), water, and a personal guide. Samples may include the following and are subject to change based on availability... Sonoran Dog Birria Ramen Kush Burger Jackfruit Taco Specialty Pizza Dessert Rated Tucson's #1 tour activity and a great way to get a Taste of Tucson. We are Tucson's original walking food tour where you get a combination of delicious food as well as little history along the way. This tour is one of the "Top things to do in Tucson" and was designed to allow visitors, locals, foodies to sample some of the hottest local foods and drinks in the area.

Rated Tucson's #1 tour activity and a great way to get a Taste of Tucson. We are Tucson's original walking food tour where you not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of Tucson along the way. We are locally owned and have been hosting tours throughout Tucson for over 12 years! We guarantee more food and more fun for your ticket price. (see our website at This tour is one of the "Top things to do in Tucson" and was designed to allow visitors, locals, foodies to sample some of the hottest local foods and drinks in the area. Even people local to Tucson will learn and taste new things that are unique to this wonderful city. All tastings at least 6 stops (enough for lunch), water, and a personal guide. Samples may include the following and are subject to change based on availability... Hand crafted tea Best donut in town Kava Den Pastrami & cheese curds Specialty salad Tamales Carne Seca pizza Dessert

Join Secret Food Tours on a food tour through downtown Tucson. You'll dine in a number of locally owned restaurants, trying some of their signature dishes. Learn the story of a city that started with open spaces and rich agriculture and became an eclectic part of the southwestern United States. At the end of your Downtown Tucson food tour, you'll have sampled some of this city’s most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of its culture and history. Your Tucson food tour starts here as you imagine everything you’ll see and all the delicious dishes you’ll try. All the food will be served with water.

Wacky Walks scavenger hunt of Tucson, takes you on an adventurous walk around the city. To play Wacky Walks, you'll use an app to collect points by finding items around the city using an app on your phone. You can also perform challenges to gain points. Check out the rankings in the app when you're done to see your score compared to other teams across the nation. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Tucson.