

Things to do in Tucson
Tucson's list is Saguaro National Park drives and hikes, Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon sky island runs, Tombstone and Bisbee day trips, and Sonoran food tours through some of the best Mexican cooking in the country. Trail difficulty and shuttle logistics vary widely here.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Tucson?
Outty ranks 103 bookable experiences in Tucson, United States. The highest scoring is Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour at 91 out of 100, followed by Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors, Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona, Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. Prices start at $7 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. October to April, avoiding the summer monsoon afternoons.
- Ranked experiences
- 103
- In the 90+ Club
- 1
- From
- $7 per person
- Bookable today
- 103
Top tour operators in Tucson
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Tucson they cover.
taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
1964 experiences across 302 cities
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
Guydeez
382 experiences across 158 cities
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
Secret Food Tours
207 experiences across 112 cities
WalknTours
183 experiences across 134 cities
Most Popular in Tucson
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Canyoneering Half-Day Private Experience

Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest

Tucson Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

Downtown Tucson Mural and Street Art Walking Tour

One Hour Guided Horseback Ride
Most Highly Reviewed in Tucson
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona
Last Minute in Tucson
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona

Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave
Family Friendly in Tucson
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona

Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave

Tucson's Dark History True Crime Downtown Tour

Presidio Museum Admission Tickets

The Curse of Captain Cutthroat! (Pistoleros Halloween Show)

Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater at the Viscount
Food & Drink in Tucson
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour

Sonoran Desert Hike with Wild Foods and Survival Skills

Taco Bike Tour

Taste the Southwest: Tucson Chef Led Foodie Tour
Culture & History in Tucson
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave

Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide
Outdoors in Tucson
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave

Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

Mural Bike Tour
Nightlife in Tucson
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona

Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide

Mural Bike Tour

Tucson Origins Walking Tour
Highest rated in Tucson
The top of the Outty Ranking across 103 local experiences
- 1Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour4h • from $9291.0
- 2Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors4h • from $8385.8
- 3Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona1h • from $1585.0
- 4Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour2h • from $1784.1
- 5Historic Bike Tour in Tucson2.3h • from $8383.9
- 6Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave0.9h • from $2481.9
- 7Tucson Barrio Viejo Tucson Walking Tour & Scott Avenue with Guide2h • from $3578.4
- 8Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour2.5h • from $16978.3
- 9Tucson Half Day Rock Climbing or Canyoneering in Arizona4h • from $20076.6
- 10Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour4h • from $9276.5
- 11Tucson's Dark History True Crime Downtown Tour2h • from $3576.5
- 12Downtown Tucson Ghost Tour: Haunted History Walking Tour1.5h • from $2874.5
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Tucson?
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Planning questions about Tucson
- What are the best things to do in Tucson?
- Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour is the highest ranked experience in Tucson, scoring 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 315 traveler reviews. Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors, Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket, Tucson, Arizona, Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, Historic Bike Tour in Tucson round out the top five. Outty ranks 103 bookable experiences in Tucson, United States, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Tucson cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Tucson is $55 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $7 on Podcast Tour: Historic Tucson - Sonoran Mud to Territorial Brick. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Tucson for today?
- Yes. 103 of the top 103 experiences we rank in Tucson currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Tucson good for families?
- Yes. 9 of the experiences we rank in Tucson are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Tucson?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Tucson?
- October to April, avoiding the summer monsoon afternoons. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Tucson?
- 95 of the 103 experiences we rank in Tucson offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Tucson gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Tucson so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.