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Wild Women of the West Walking Tour in Tucson
Tucson
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You had to be tough to survive in the Old West. Especially if you were a woman. Join us on a 2-mile, 2-hour walk as we celebrate the women who were smart enough, bold enough, or talented enough to not only survive, but to thrive in Tucson. The resilience and passion of these Wild Women transformed the West into the place we know and love today. Perfect for history buffs and those who love women.
- Celebrate the stories of courageous women in Tucson's history - Enjoy a leisurely 2-mile walk with a knowledgeable guide - Learn about bold figures who transformed societal expectations - Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking unique insights into the Old West
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Listening Device
We'll stop by a coffee shop located in the patio of, "The Angel of Tucson."
Meeting Points
Departure
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Park in the garage and walk up the ramp to the front of the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall to meet your guide.
Return
Wild Women of the West Walking Tour in Tucson
Tucson
About
You had to be tough to survive in the Old West. Especially if you were a woman. Join us on a 2-mile, 2-hour walk as we celebrate the women who were smart enough, bold enough, or talented enough to not only survive, but to thrive in Tucson. The resilience and passion of these Wild Women transformed the West into the place we know and love today. Perfect for history buffs and those who love women.
- Celebrate the stories of courageous women in Tucson's history - Enjoy a leisurely 2-mile walk with a knowledgeable guide - Learn about bold figures who transformed societal expectations - Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking unique insights into the Old West
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Listening Device
We'll stop by a coffee shop located in the patio of, "The Angel of Tucson."
Meeting Points
Departure
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Park in the garage and walk up the ramp to the front of the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall to meet your guide.
Return
Itinerary
1
Sosa-Carillo-Fremont House Museum
Hear how this house was saved from demolition because of the Fremont name, and learn why Fremont's eldest daughter, Lily, was, surprisingly, a Wild Woman.
2
Tucson Convention Center
Learn about the history of Barrio Libre and the red-light district, and how the "queen of the demimonde," Eva Blanchard, bent all the rules of society to become a Wild Woman of Tucson.
3
St. Augustine Cathedral
Discover the story of the 7 courageous nuns who trekked 300 miles through the desert to open Tucson's first school, and Arizona's first hospital.
15 minutes
4
Pima County Courthouse
Learn the truth about Arizona's Bandit Queen, Pearl Hart.
15 minutes
5
El Presidio Park
Hear the harrowing account of Larcena Pennington's resilience after she survived an attack by Apache warriors.
