SELF-GUIDED TOURS
"In the Footprints of the Past," a self-guided booklet, is available in the visitor center for $1.00. Copies of the trail guide are also available for visitors to borrow, at no cost, upon request.
TOURS OF THE TUMACÁCORI MISSION CHURCH AND GROUNDS
January through March
Daily, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Tours begin at the visitor center and last approximately 45 minutes. When staffing permits, tours are also given on the hour between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the winter season and may also be available at other times of the day and year: call, or inquire at the visitor center information desk
RIVER WALKS
December 2012 - April 2013
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore the natural and cultural history of the Santa Cruz River Valley. These guided tours to the Santa Cruz River begin at the visitor center. The 1/2 mile round-trip River Walks last approximately one hour. The trail is flat and easy to walk. Conditions may be muddy after rain. Participants will need comfortable walking shoes and water. There is no charge for the tour beyond the normal park entrance fee.
BIRD WALKS
February - March 2013
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Come explore Tumacácori National Historical Park's birding hotspots with park staff. The groups will travel on fairly level ground throughout the park's varied habitats. Participants will need to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. While bringing your own binoculars is recommended, the park has several pairs of binoculars available for loan to participants. There is no charge for the tour beyond the normal park entrance fee.
ANZA EXPEDITION HISTORY WALKS
December 2012 - March 2013
Last Fridays of the Months
2012: Dec. 28
2013: Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 29
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about the fascinating history of the 1775 Anza Expedition that set off from Tubac Presidio to colonize what is now San Francisco. Guided tours to the Anza Trail begin at the visitor center. The 1/2 mile round-trip tour includes a walk to the Santa Cruz River and lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. The trail is flat and easy to walk. Conditions may be muddy after rain. Participants will need comfortable walking shoes and water. There is no charge for the tour beyond the normal park entrance fee.
CALABAZAS / GUEVAVI MISSIONS TOURS
Reservation Required - $20 Fee
January - March 2013
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Special tours are offered to two missions historically associated with Tumacácori, Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi and San Cayetano de Calabazas.Their fragile ruins, protected by the National Park Service, are normally closed to the public and can be visited only as part of these special reserved tours.
All Calabazas / Guevavi missions tours require a minimum booking of nine persons before they will actually go. Participants will be notified if the their tour has been cancelled due to a lack of bookings. Maximum participants per tour is twelve persons.
Important Things to Know:
- You will need water, snacks, clothing appropriate for the weather, and comfortable walking shoes. No food or water is available. There is no shade or shelter along the trails. You must be prepared for the weather.
- There will be one restroom stop midway through the tour.
- The Calabazas and Guevavi missions tours are not wheelchair accessible.
- Participants must be able to walk on hills and rough trails, and to stand and walk for up to an hour at a time. There is no seating other than in the van while traveling between sites.
$20 - Fee charged for the Guevavi / Calabazas missions tours. The price includes the park entrance fee and transportation via 15-passenger van. These tours are led by a ranger or volunteer and do not include living history.
Participation on these tours is by advanced reservation only. To make reservations and purchase tour passes go to Recreation.gov.
For more tour information, please call the park at 520-398-2341, extension 0.
SPECIAL RESERVED TOURS AND PROGRAMS
Special tours, school programs, and special interest talks may also available by advanced request.
For further information about these offerings, please call the park at 520-398-2341, extension 0.
