The Turquoise Trail Guided Downtown Tour, by the Presidio Museum
Overview
Tucson’s Historic Downtown Walking Tour
A 2 ½-mile loop through downtown that showcases Tucson’s Spanish Colonial architecture and historic landmarks. The Turquoise Trail Walking Tour begins at the Presidio Museum, located at 196 N. Court Avenue and is marked by a distinctive turquoise line painted on the sidewalk, making it easy to follow.
Trail Options:
1) A self-guided tour brochure is available at the Historic Pima County Court House Visitor Center or at the Presidio Museum for $2.
2) A GPS-led app called "Turquoise Trail" is available at Google Play or the App Store for $5.
The complete walk takes 90 minutes to two hours, but it can also be done in segments. The Trail is fully wheelchair/scooter accessible.
More than 30 restaurants are within a few blocks of the walk, providing opportunities for lunch along the way.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Location
196 North Court Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701, 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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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers needing walkers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- All Fees and Taxes.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 The Turquoise Trail Guided Downtown Tour, by the Presidio Museum is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers needing walkers
- 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 The Turquoise Trail Guided Downtown Tour, by the Presidio Museum 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
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers needing walkers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
