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Walking Mural Tour of City centre Tucson

By Freaky Foot Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$42 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Discover the vibrant murals and rich street art of city centre 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 colourful 'La Guitarrista'. Immerse yourself in the cultural influences that shape Tucson's artistic landscape, while strolling through historic pavements 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 city centre art
  • Visit iconic murals like 'Empowered Woman' and 'La Guitarrista'
  • Learn about the artists and cultural significance of each artwork
  • Comfortable shoes and a water bottle recommended for a smooth experience

Activity location

  • 191 Toole
    • 191 E Toole Ave, Toole and 6th Avenue
    • 85701-1210, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 311 E Congress St
    • 311 East Congress Street
    • 85701, Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Walking Mural Tour of City centre Tucson
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30 AM
Price details
AU$41.54 x 1 AdultAU$41.54
Total
Price is AU$41.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    One of our eccentric and ethereal guides.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A new knowledge of City centre Tucson’s street art.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

191 Toole

  • 7m
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 city centre Tucson entertainment for several decades.

178 E Broadway Blvd

  • 7m
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.

61 E Congress St

  • 7m
History: This powerful mural is said to be a gift to city centre from LoveBlock Partners, who also own the Little Love Burger, HUB restaurant and the AC Hotel.

The Lewis Hotel

  • 7m
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.

63 E Congress St

  • 7m
**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 city centre behind the old Chicago Music Store.**

191 Toole

  • 7m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    191 Toole
    • 191 E Toole Ave, Toole and 6th Avenue
    • 85701-1210, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    311 E Congress St
    • 311 East Congress Street
    • 85701, Tucson, Arizona, United States

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