300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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See Downtown Tucson’s historic mansions and homes on this affordable self-guided walking tour. • Find out how downtown Tucson transformed from a prehistoric village into an architecturally rich neighborhood where some of the Southwest’s leading architects left their mark • Hear from producer Jim Turner, a historian in Arizona who’s authored or co-authored nine books on the state’s history • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- The tour ends in front of El Charro Café.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
196 N Court Ave, , Tucson, Arizona
This self-guided walking tour starts outside the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, once an 11-acre Spanish fort, where you’ll learn what daily life was like for early settlers in the late 1700s.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: La Casa Cordova
175 North Meyer Ave, , Tucson, Arizona
You'll pass by Sonoran row houses made of adobe bricks like Casa de Cordova, which was restored and dedicated by First Lady Betty Ford in 1974.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Tucson Museum Of Art
140 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
The tour passes by what historians call the "mansions on main street" which include the Tucson Museum of Art.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Café à La C'Art
150 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
The tour passes by Café a la C’Arte where you’ll find delicious pastries
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: J. Knox Corbett House
180 N Main Ave, , Tucson, Arizona
You'll pass by the J. Knox Corbett House which, like many of Main Avenue’s sophisticated 1890s and early 1900s mansions, owes its appearance to two innovative and imaginative architects, Henry Trost and David Holmes.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park
1 West Paseo Redondo, Tucson, AZ 85701
The tour passes by the Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park. You'll hear about the park while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Franklin House
402 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
The tour passes by the Franklin House. You'll hear about the original owners while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: El Presidio Bed & Breakfast Inn
297 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
The tour passes by El Presidio Bed and Breakfast. You'll hear about what the B&B was like previously under different owners.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: El Charro Café Downtown
311 North Court Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
The tour ends in front of El Charro Café, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson and home of the chimichanga.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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