Southern Arizona Full-Day Historical Tour from Phoenix - Private Tour
Description
This day tour gives you the chance to venture south from the Phoenix area to see several historical sites that visitors come from around the world to see. This allows you to experience several very old locations that were so important in the history of Arizona. Luckily they have been preserved so visitors can still enjoy them as they have for hundreds of years. - Casa Grande Ruins National Monument - Picacho Peak State Park - San Xavier Del Bac Mission in Tucson - Tumacacori National Historic Park - Lunch included
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is a preserved group of Hohokam structures dating to the Classic Period (1150-1450). Casa Grande is Spanish for big house. Casa Grande was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966. Father Kino was the first European to view the Hohokam complex in November 1694 & named it Casa Grande.
We will stop here for photos and to see this towering point in the desert between Phoenix and Tucson. This was the location of the farthest west battle of the civil war known as the Battle of Picacho Pass.
This famous church has a long history and its ornate architecture is a must see. This church sits just south of Tucson. You can spend a short time inside based on current restrictions. The Mission was created to serve the needs of the local community, the village of Wa:k (San Xavier District) on the Tohono O'odham reservation, as it still does today. There is also a small giftshop here.
This Mission dates back to the 1700s & is quite relaxing to walk the grounds exploring within the walls. The Tumacácori mission complex was originally protected as Tumacácori National Monument, in 1908 by President Teddy Roosevelt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. You can spend time walking the grounds and exploring inside the walls of the mission.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at any location in the general Phoenix area and surrounding towns. Watch for our Grey Ford F-150 Crew Cab and be ready to "Explore" Arizona.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Todd was a fantastic tour guide! We met at a location that was convenient for us which helped. The sites were beautiful and Todd did a great job giving us the history and details of each stop. He also suggested other places we should see while in the area. He was very patient while we visited the sites and never felt rushed. You can tell he really enjoys the history of Arizona and loves to share his knowledge.. highly recommend Todd.
Todd was the best! He met us at a preferred location that was convenient for us to start tour. The sites we visited were beautiful and full of history. Todd shared his knowledge with us and also other facts and history of the area.. he also recommended other areas of interest and historical sites to visit. We did not feel rushed and took in the sites at our leisure. I would highly recommend Todd at Historic Arizona Tours! A+
Our tour guide Todd was wonderful. He explained so much of the history of Southern Arizona. He took us to beautiful historical places. He was kind knowledgeable and a very safe driver.
Todd, was an outstanding guide that when we are in AZ we are going to hire again. I have already spoken to friends to hire him when they are in AZ. His knowledge of various subjects was wonderful. Todd's patience and being very nice made for a perfect day.
My wife and I took the tour to Tombstone with Historic Arizona Tours and loved it! Our host Todd was extremely pleasant, a great driver, and extremely knowledgeable on Arizona History. We were able to see the important sites at Tombstone, Todd was able to provide additional background information on the sites and the history of the events that took place in Tombstone. He recommended which sites to visit and which ones to avoid. We had a wonderful time and are already planning on taking additional tours through Historic Arizona Tours when we visit Phoenix again. We want to take some of the tours they offer in the Flagstaff area.
