Guided Tours

Rangers and volunteers share in-depth knowledge about the mission's history and environment.

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Bird Walks with a Ranger

Thursday, January - March, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Starting January 9
All level of birders welcome!

Southern Arizona is a hot spot for birding! This series of bird walks is designed for those who are new to the hobby and would like to learn to find and identify birds. Walking occurs on a variety of surfaces for two hours or as long as birds are active. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. The park has several pairs of binoculars available to loan.

Moonlight Hike

January 25, February 22, March 22
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Reservations required - call the Tumacácori visitor center at 520-377-5060
No Pets

Hike approximatily two miles, with a ranger, on the Anza Trail by the light of the moon. Meet at the Anza Trailhead across from the Tumacácori Post Office.
Find out more about Sunrise, Sunset, and Night Sky Programs.

Tumacácori Mission Church and Grounds Tour

January - March, Daily 11 a.m - 11:45 a.m.
Additional tours may be available when staffing permits.

Tours begin at the visitor center and last approximately 45 minutes. Additional tours may be given during the winter season and at other times of the day and year when staffing permits. Call, email, or inquire at the visitor center information desk.

Will you be missing the guided tour? Use the self-guided tour offered in English and Español, to read or to listen.

Calabazas and Guevavi Missions Tour

January - March, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Reservation Required at www.recreation.gov - $25 per person

Special tours are offered to two missions historically associated with Tumacácori, Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi and San Cayetano de Calabazas. Their fragile ruins, protected by the National Park Service, are normally closed to the public and can be visited only as part of these special reserved tours. See more details at Calabazas and Guevavi Tours.

Routes to Roots - Ethnobotany in The Garden

March - April, Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Explorel Tumacácori mission courtyard garden with a ranger. Discover the edible qualities and medicinal benefits of both native desert plants and Old World species.

Reserved Tours and Programs

Special tours, school programs, and special interest talks may also available by advanced request. For further information about these offerings, please email us or call the park at 520-377-5060.