Barrio Historico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Joseph Cyr
Photo by Joseph Cyr
Photo by David M. Simpson
Photo by David M. Simpson

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4/5(1 review)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

5/5(4 reviews)

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(2 reviews)

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Activities

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

AU$23
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

AU$23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$133
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

AU$31
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Our pick of the best Barrio Historico Hotel Deals

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$78 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$78
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,226 reviews)
"This is the third time I’ve stayed here. Always welcoming and clean. Great value. Staff is great. Newly remodeled and upgraded! Area is a little bit loud due to proximity busy road but that’s to be expected. The motel was full and did not hear anybody in adjacent rooms. Would def stay again!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$155 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$155
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,805 reviews)
"The art was great! Even purchased some wall art! Would stay here every time!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$223 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$223
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,898 reviews)
"Beautiful Sonoran property with large units and large beds. Pool and hot tub are a plus too. Would stay at this property again."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Lodge on the Desert
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

4 out of 5
5335 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$171 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$171
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great value"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center
Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino Del Sol Resort

4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$170 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$170
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,066 reviews)
"Nice rooms"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Casino Del Sol Resort
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$369 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$369
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"I stay here every two weeks. The staff is great, and the location is beautiful."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Historico

Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

4/5(3 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
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South Tucson

Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

South Tucson
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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
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Rincon Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Rincon Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall.

Rincon Heights
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South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes

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