Walking Mural Tour of Downtown Tucson
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1.3 hours
- A new knowledge of Downtown Tucson’s street art.
- One of our eccentric and ethereal guides.
- Gratuities
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Discover the vibrant murals and rich street art of downtown 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 colorful 'La Guitarrista'. Immerse yourself in the cultural influences that shape Tucson's artistic landscape, while strolling...
- Duration 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 25 people in the group
- 1
191 Toole
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 downtown Tucson entertainment for...
- Duration 7 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
East Broadway Boulevard
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.
- Duration 7 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
East Congress Street
History: This powerful mural is said to be a gift to downtown from LoveBlock Partners, who also own the Little Love Burger, HUB restaurant and the AC Hotel.
- Duration 7 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
East Broadway Boulevard
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.
- Duration 7 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
East Congress Street
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...
- Duration 7 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
191 Toole
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.
- Duration 7 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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