A Locals Guide to Understanding Bisbee Art & History
Hop on one of our comfortable and safe golf carts for a history and art tour of Old Bisbee! During this 1-hour tour, a local expert guide will provide all the juicy details of how Bisbee became the “Silicon Valley” of the late 19th century! Your local expert guide will transport you back into the old wild west days as they paint you a picture with words of the epic robberies and street gun fights that were common during those days! Believe it or not – our beloved Bisbee was almost a ghost town, but thanks to local artists, they made sure that didn’t happen; another exciting part of Bisbee’s history you’ll learn on this quick but memorable tour!
Why Choose This Tour
Trip Details
Price
$35 per person
Departure time
Morning departures:
9:00 am, 10:15 am, 11:30 am
Afternoon departures:
12:45 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:15 pm
Meeting point
B Active Bisbee Store, 86 Main St, Bisbee
Availability
Everyday, all year-round
Duration
1 hour
Group size
- Minimum group size: 2 people
- Maximum group size: 5 people
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guests love seeing the unique art that helped save our town. We feature both international and local artists on the journey – Montigue Eaton, Judy Perry, Marcella Lubian, Ben Dale, Jules Muck, Rose Johnson and more. Understanding the evolution of Bisbee and how artists created a new aesthetic is a highlight for visitors.
Bisbee has an incredible history, playing a crucial role in Arizona statehood, and then as an engine of the American economy. You’ll hear stories from the Wild West days, the emergence of the mining companies, and the life of the immigrants who were the lifeblood of the town. You’ll learn about the boom town that went bust, and the reemergence of Bisbee that has made it one of “America’s best historic small towns” (USA Today)
You will travel throughout Old Bisbee, venturing about 2-3 miles up steep roads and exploring several neighborhoods. Guests will get a great lay of the land, seeing and learning about parts of town they may not have explored and getting recommendations for restaurants and other highlights that fit your group’s interests.
