Barrio Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A yellow building with a wooden door, cacti, and a tall cactus in the garden.
A narrow alleyway with a red brick pavement, flanked by buildings with beige walls and wooden beams. A yellow building with a red door and arched windows is visible in the distance.
A turquoise building with a red door and a window with a blue curtain.
A building with two wooden doors and a large cactus in a pot.

Stay near popular Barrio Viejo attractions

El Tiradito Wishing Shrine

10.0/10 (1 review)
Learn about the local history of Tucson when you take a trip to El Tiradito Wishing Shrine. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
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Activities

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

AU$22
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions 3-Day Discount Pass

AU$26
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions 3-Day Discount Pass
Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

AU$120
per adult
Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian

Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian

AU$13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
Tucson: Ghosts Of Downtown Haunted History Tour

Tucson: Ghosts Of Downtown Haunted History Tour

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Ghosts Of Downtown Haunted History Tour
Tucson Historic Downtown Walking Tour Smartphone Guided App GPS

Tucson Historic Downtown Walking Tour Smartphone Guided App GPS

AU$11
per adult
Tucson Historic Downtown Walking Tour Smartphone Guided App GPS
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Our pick of the best Barrio Viejo Hotel Deals

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ
The price is AU$77 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$77
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,848 reviews)
"This is my go-to when I come to Tucson for business. Clean, comfy and inexpensive. Will be back soon without a doubt"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr Tucson AZ
The price is AU$397 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$397
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd Tucson AZ
The price is AU$252 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$252
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites

Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
6201 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ
The price is AU$113 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$113
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
Super Inn Tucson

Super Inn Tucson

1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy Tucson AZ
The price is AU$67 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$67
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Super Inn Tucson
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road Tucson AZ
The price is AU$122 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$122
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,229 reviews)
"The room was very neat and clean.The beds are insanely comfortable. I'll be back just for them! It was hot as hell but air-conditioning was great.The pool was dirty and messy. I was here 5 years ago and there's definitely a little wear and tear on the place. A good clean up is definitely in order. ..."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
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Our guide on where to stay in Barrio Viejo

Find the best Barrio Viejo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A desert landscape with cacti silhouetted against a vibrant sunset sky.
Photo by Joseph Cyr
Open Photo by Joseph Cyr

Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, La Encantada and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with modern buildings, including a tall glass skyscraper and illuminated structures.

Downtown Tucson

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center while you're exploring.

A cactus in the foreground with a sign in the background that reads "Tucson Inn".
Photo by Sarah Trainor
Open Photo by Sarah Trainor

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

A large cactus in a garden with a dirt path and various plants.

Casas Adobes

Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.

A rocky stream with large boulders and sparse vegetation, including cacti, under a partly cloudy sky.

Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agua Caliente Park and Saguaro National Park.

Barrio Viejo Travel Guide

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