Old Bisbee Private Tour: Authentic Historic Journey
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23 Ratings
Bisbee
Embark on an authentic historic journey through Arizona's Old Bisbee with a native guide. Discover hidden routes, local legends, and family stories not found in books. Enjoy comfort, exceptional service, and pet-friendly policy.
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lowell - Begin your tour in Lowell, AZ by exploring Erie Street. With 1940s classic cars and vintage storefronts, this is an ideal spot for photography. Your guide will also share insights into the historical Junction Mine operations.

Next, you’ll move to the Shady Dell Hotel. As you drive through its parking lot, the guide will explain the historical importance and the cultural relevance of the hotel. The lot itself is filled with classic vehicles and antique artifacts.

Your tour continues to Lowell School, with its copper roof and doors. The guide will share both historical information and personal stories related to the school.

Another stop is at a leaching drainage ditch and its polluted waters. The guide will share stories of how this ditch was a hub for his childhood adventures.

The last attraction is a drive through the Evergreen Cemetery, a nationally registered historic site. Here, the guide will educate you on the cemetery’s historical background and its significance to Bisbee.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

The antiquated Bisbee tour, conduct by a local expert, delivers an in-depth exploration of historic Arizona. The Bisbee cultured guide brings you a special insider’s perspective on Bisbee’s past, exploring hometown legends and intimate family anecdotes that are not recorded in literature.

The expedition is abundant in particulars, crafted to suit an array of curiosities, whether your intrigue lies in architecture, history, or neighbourhood mythology.

Additionally, hidden trails — undisturbed lanes and walkways that only locals are familiar with, lead you to areas that are out of the common tourist’s view.

The environmental-controlled environment provides comfort, regardless of weather conditions, and a detachable roof facilitates the pleasure of fresh air.

Outstanding client service is another feature, intended to satisfy your unique expectations for the trip.

Accessibility is uncomplicated, courtesy of Amp Research Powersteps and overhead handles, for effortless Jeep entrance.

For those who love pets, the pet-accommodating policy will be favourable and for those with an interest in geology, the trip may even yield the additional benefit of potential mineral discoveries along the journey.

Location
10 Copper Queen Plaza
Copper Queen Plaza
I can drop you off at any location inside Bisbee city limits.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katherine_b
Jun 13, 2024
Best Tour in Bisbee! - Traveling with Travis was the best!! His knowledge of being born and raised there is what made it truly special! Travis really made my good day into a great day!! Thanks, Kat..
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Kimberly_c
Jun 9, 2024
Amazing, knowledgeable and accommodating - Travis was our tour guide and he was AMAZING! He was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. We learned so much about the town of Bisbee and it’s history.
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Michaeltq4381kp
Jun 9, 2024
Outstanding Bisbee tour! - Travis, our guide, was the most interesting and knowledgeable person! He was amazing with his historical experience of Bisbee, having grown up there. But his stories and anecdotes were quite awesome! He does a wonderful job and we thoroughly enjoyed!
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Bob_s
May 29, 2024
Travis++++ - Travis, the tour company owner, was fantastic! Excellent knowledge of Bisbee history. Friendly, on time.
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Susan_s
May 23, 2024
Bisbee Jeep Tour - We had a wonderful time on our two hour tour of Bisbee. Our guide was very friendly knowledgeable and really took his time explaining the town to us. I would definitely recommend this tour. Can’t wait to go back to Bisbee.
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Jonathanm688
May 21, 2024
The best tour with the best guide!! - I had the most incredible tour with the best, most knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated tour guide. I cannot express my gratitude or how much fun I had on this very special private tour. I learned about the town’s history, I laughed, and I got an insider’s perspective on the community, and what it’s like to live in Bisbee. I highly recommend everything about this tour, it’s the best, and it’ll be the highlight of your entire trip!!
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Craig_u
May 7, 2024
Super informative!! - It was a great experience. Spend the money and get a personal detailed history of Bisbee. You will learn and see things you would have regrettably missed, if not for the tour, navigated by Travis. You will be blown-away by the lightening story.
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Susanjohnson
Apr 29, 2024
Big Jeep Tours Delivered and then some! - Travis was a wealth of knowledge. He was engaging, funny, insightful and we thoroughly enjoyed our 3+ hour tour. We thought the experience was the highlight of our stay.
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9gpkhgmc6t
Apr 15, 2024
Awesome!!!! - Travis was awesome!!! He took the time to answer all of our questions, was very friendly and super nice!!! He was very knowledgeable and had great stories!! We would recommend him to anyone.
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Veronica_p
Apr 5, 2024
Fun! Fun! Fun! - We had so much fun!!! We loved the whole tour and how we were able to ask all of the questions we wanted without annoying anyone. We really enjoyed looking at the turquoise! But our favorite was all of the personal stories.
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