Scottsdale Self-Guided Walking Tour: Art & Desert Inspiration
Overview
Explore the transformative impact of the Sonoran Desert on Scottsdale’s vibrant art and architecture with this self-guided walking tour. Discover how this once modest farming settlement evolved into a dynamic arts hub, influenced by the unique desert light and landscape. Key highlights include the Old Adobe Mission, the Marshall Way Arts District, the stunning Soleri Bridge, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. This tour allows you to appreciate how the desert's essence has shaped modern Scottsdale's character and creativity.
- Discover Scottsdale's art and architecture
- Visit iconic sites like the Old Adobe Mission and Soleri Bridge
- Explore the artistic vibe of the Marshall Way Arts District
- Enjoy a flexible self-guided experience at your own pace
What's Included
- Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
- App and Tour Download
- Audio Guide & Route Map (in-app)
- Smartphone (bring your own)
Meeting Location
3817 North Brown Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Old Adobe Mission
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West (pass by)
North Marshall Way
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bronze Horse Fountain by Bob Parks
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
5th Avenue Shops & Boutiques
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Soleri Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (pass by)
Scottsdale Historical Museum
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Scottsdale Civic Center
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Flexible Usage (unlimited access).
- App and Tour Download.
- Audio Guide & Route Map (in-app).
- Smartphone (bring your own).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scottsdale Self-Guided Walking Tour: Art & Desert Inspiration is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scottsdale Self-Guided Walking Tour: Art & Desert Inspiration will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
- App and Tour Download
- Audio Guide & Route Map (in-app)
- Smartphone (bring your own)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
