The number of murals in downtown Tucson has grown exponentially in recent years supported by City of Tucson funding and public interest. Take a tour from Dorothy Yanez, a Presidio Museum tour guide, who literally wrote the book on Tucson's downtown murals. She'll show you murals you may never find on your own and share with you the stories behind the murals.
Traverse Manhattan in a vintage New York City taxi on this 2-hour tour
Drive through historic neighborhoods like the West Village and TriBeCa
Learn about the history of the city as you pass famous landmarks
Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide and transport
What To Expect
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
The Mainly Murals Walking Tour begins at The Tucson Presidio Museum and showcases many of the murals found in the downtown area, such as:
YMCA Tucson Mural
Joe Pagac’s mural highlights different aspects of the YMCA’s offerings, including basketball, swimming, and horseback riding.
Transit Building Mural
Artist Jessica Gonzales explained that people line up outside the Transit building in the mornings to get their bus passes. The City of Tucson wanted to add something interesting to the corner for people to look at while they were standing in line. The main theme of the murals is both self-exploration and physical exploration.
Rock the Spot Murals
Rock the Spot is a yearly event that showcases graffiti art. New mural are painted each year by renowned and up-and-coming graffiti artists to help them share their voices.
Attendees on the tour will learn about the artists, mural histories, and the artists’ inspirations behind the pieces.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travelers needing walkers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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