Historic Tucson neighborhood El Presidio will open its doors for visitors to some of downtown’s oldest homes.
The tour will feature nine homes and eight historic points of interest.
This is the oldest neighborhood in Tucson, established in 1776. The neighborhood surrounds what was the original Presidio wall.
The home tour will be held Sunday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will begin at the Historic Fish House, 140 N. Main Ave. (entrance to the Tucson Museum of Art).
Ticket holders will receive a tour map and entrance ticket for admission to the homes.
The historic residences are not wheelchair-accessible or ADA-compliant.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite at tucne.ws/ephht for $35 for adults and $20 for students (ID required). Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
A limited number of tickets will be available on the day of the tour for $40 at the Tucson Museum of Art gift shop.
Parking will be available in El Presidio parking lots and nearby parking garages. On-street parking is free all day in metered spaces.
For more information, email elpresidiopresident@yahoo.com.
Tucson Landmarks: El Presidio Plaza, or Park, is located in downtown Tucson at 165 W. Alameda Street. The plaza features historical statues, monuments, a fountain, trees and other amenities free to the public. The 1.9-acre park sits on top of a parking structure and is adjacent to the historic Pima County Courthouse. Video by Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star.
