Journey through the Wild West's storied past with a tour of Tombstone and San Xavier. Relive Tucson's rugged history with tales of outlaws, lawmen, and pioneers. Visit Big Nose Kate's Saloon, descend into the Good Enough Mine, and witness the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral reenactment. Discover how the University of Arizona came to be thanks to a saloon owner and gamblers, and learn about the fierce Apache Indians, pirates of the desert. Marvel at the beautiful San Xavier del Bac mission, known as the White Dove of the Desert, and visit the site of the Dillinger Gang’s capture.
This tour packs a lot of ground into one route, pairing the Old West sites of Tombstone with the San Xavier del Bac mission and several history stops in between. It suits travelers who want a fuller day of Arizona history than a single-town visit and who like a mix of subjects, since it moves from saloons and a mine to a reenactment to a landmark mission. People who want to focus on just one theme, or one place, may prefer a narrower option.
Because it covers named indoor and outdoor sites and includes descending into the Good Enough Mine, expect some physical activity and a fair bit of moving between locations. This is a history-and-storytelling format rather than a paranormal investigation, so it leans toward visitors curious about outlaws, lawmen, and the built landmarks of the region. Wear practical footwear for the mixed terrain and mine descent.
Questions people ask
What are the main stops?
Per the listing, you visit Big Nose Kate's Saloon, descend into the Good Enough Mine, see the Gunfight at the OK Corral reenactment, and take in the San Xavier del Bac mission, known as the White Dove of the Desert.
Is this a ghost tour?
No. It is a Wild West history and storytelling tour covering outlaws, lawmen, and pioneers, rather than a paranormal investigation.
Will I be doing much walking or climbing?
Expect some. The tour includes descending into a mine and moving between several indoor and outdoor sites, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
