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Santa Cruz River History Walking Tour

How did Tucson start and what happened to the river?

60 US dollars
West Mission Lane

Service Description

This walking tour, starting at Tucson's Mission Gardens (when open), will include the site of the former Spanish mission site and O'odham village that was the origin of our modern city. We will also visit the Garden of Gethsemane, a holy site of statues made by WW1 veteran and artist Felix Lucero in the 1940s, Tucson's tallest tree, and learn about our relationship with the river and how we've affected it's demise.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

To cancel or reschedule, please contact us within 24 hours of tour start time


Contact Details

  • Mission Garden, West Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ, USA


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