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Price is NZ$12 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 42m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into North America's oldest continuously farmed valley. From ancient Hohokam irrigation canals beneath the Santa Cruz River to sun-cured carne seca drying on historic roofs, discover how water, native botanicals, and heritage grains forged the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States.

    • An 8.9 km self-guided tour with 9 stops over 222 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • 1580 S Santa Cruz Ln
    • 1580 South Santa Cruz Lane
    • 85713, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1580 S Santa Cruz Ln
    • 1580 South Santa Cruz Lane
    • 85713, Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Podcast Tour Desert Seeds Tucson's 4000 Year Foodway in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 42 minutes3h 42m
    3h 42m
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$11.82 x 2 AdultsNZ$23.64
Total
Price is NZ$23.64

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

1580 S Santa Cruz Ln

  • 10m
Crossings over the historic riverbed where ancient Hohokam irrigation canals sustained early Sonoran agriculture.

Mercado San Agustin

  • 10m
Vibrant Mexican-style public plaza featuring La Estrella Bakery and local community gathering spaces.

Mission Garden

  • 10m
Living agricultural museum built on a 4,000-year-old farm site with heritage crop plots.

El Tiradito Shrine

  • 10m
Historic outdoor shrine in Barrio Viejo that embodies Mexican folklore and area preservation.

El Minuto Cafe

  • 10m
Family-run Sonoran Mexican restaurant open since 1936, known for carne seca and red chile.

5 Points

  • 10m
Area culinary market committed to direct sourcing from local desert farmers and heritage grains.

Pueblo Vida Brewing Company

  • 10m
City centre craft brewery incorporating regional grains like White Sonora wheat and sustainable water practices.

Bar Crisol/Exo

  • 10m
Speciality coffee roaster and agave bar integrating Sonoran wild foods like chiltepin pepper and mesquite.

El Charro Café Downtown

  • 10m
America's oldest continuously operating Mexican restaurant run by the same family, famous for rooftop carne seca.

Location

Activity location

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    1580 S Santa Cruz Ln
    • 1580 South Santa Cruz Lane
    • 85713, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1580 S Santa Cruz Ln
    • 1580 South Santa Cruz Lane
    • 85713, Tucson, Arizona, United States

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