Tucson Audio Tour: Tracks, Tales & Timeless Walls

Under the sun-baked streets of Tucson, whispers of rebellion, scandal, and survival echo through adobe walls and neon-lit corridors. This city keeps secrets layered deeper than desert bedrock.

Walk its heart on this self-guided audio tour and pierce the veil of history only locals truly see. Find the drama, the mystery, the hidden pulse beating beneath well-known facades.

Whose fate was sealed inside the Presidio’s battered gates during a midnight siege? What backstage bargain changed the Fox Theatre forever under flickering lights? Why do rumors still swirl around the congressman’s suitcase left behind at Hotel Congress?

Drift from centuries-old fortress to glimmering theater and into the lively shadows of a touched-by-fire hotel. Each landmark fuels the journey with surprise and suspense. Every step delivers untold stories ready to leap from Tucson’s legendary bones.

Unlock the city’s mysteries. Your Tucson adventure starts now.

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• Duration: 1 hour 48 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 2.1 km (1.3 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 19min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, only a 1 minute walk from Tucson Amtrak Station
  
• Stops: 14 captivating landmarks including Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, Rialto Theatre (Tucson, Arizona), Skrappys
  

Experience the charm of Tucson like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Tucson's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Tucson on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Southern Pacific 1673 (5min)
• 🏛️  Southern Arizona Transportation Museum (2min)
• 🏨  Hotel Congress (4min)
• 🎭  Rialto Theatre (Tucson, Arizona) (4min)
• 📍  Skrappys (3min)
• 🛍️  J. C. Penney–Chicago Store Building (1min)
• ⚖️  James A. Walsh United States Courthouse (5min)
• ⛪  One South Church (2min)
• 🏞️  Valley National Bank Building (Tucson, Arizona) (4min)
• 🎭  Fox Tucson Theatre (4min)
• 🌳  Bank of America Plaza (Tucson) (1min)
• 🏨  Pioneer Hotel (Tucson, Arizona) (3min)
• ⚖️  Pima County Courthouse (2min)
• 📍  Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón (4min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Tucson with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Tucson's Storied Past (3min)
• 🏛️    Earp's Vendetta Ride (2min)
• 🏛️    Post-frontier Life (3min)
• 🌍    Tucson: Desert Cityscape Overview (3min)
• 🌍    Neighborhoods (4min)
• 🌍    Climate (4min)
• 🌟    Tucson Racial Demographics 2010 (1min)
• 🌟    Houston Demographic Breakdown (2min)
• 🌟    2020 Census (3min)
• 🎭    Tucson's Political Landscape (2min)
• 🎭    City Government (3min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Michael Barera, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ammodramus, Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Gnarwhal Chris, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ken Lund, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Marine 69-71, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, Tucson, United States

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