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3 Hours Bisbee Historical Private Tour
3 Hours Bisbee Historical Private Tour
3 Hours Bisbee Historical Private Tour
3 Hours Bisbee Historical Private Tour
3 Hours Bisbee Historical Private Tour

3-Hour Tour - Warren, Old Bisbee, Lowell, Open Pits

By Big Jeep Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.571.328 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

The Bisbee Warren Tour, led by a native guide, offers an authentic journey through historic Arizona. The native Bisbee tour guide provides an insider's look at Bisbee's history, featuring local legends and family stories not found in books. The tour is detail-rich, catering to varying interests, whether you're into architecture, history, or local folklore. What sets it apart further are the hidden routes—backroads and pathways known only to locals, taking you to spots that most visitors never see. The climate-controlled space offers comfort in any weather, and a removable roof allows for open-air enjoyment. Exceptional guest service is another highlight, aiming to meet your objectives for the tour. Accessibility is seamless, thanks to Amp Research Powersteps and overhead straps for easy Jeep access. Pet lovers will appreciate the pet-friendly policy, and if you're into geology, there's the bonus of possibly finding minerals along the route.

Activity location

  • Bisbee
    • Bisbee, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 10 Copper Queen Plaza
    • 10 Copper Queen Plaza
    • 85603, Bisbee, Arizona, United States

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3-Hour Tour - Warren, Old Bisbee, Lowell, Open Pits
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
Rp1.571.328 x 1 AdultRp1.571.328
Total
Price is Rp1.571.328
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bisbee
  • 1h
Starting from your selected Guest-Choice pickup location, the Bisbee Warren Tour introduces the origins of Bisbee, including its founders and founding reasons. You'll learn about the town's first copper smelter and its environmental impact. Next, the tour takes you to OK Street to explore John Wayne's favourite hangover spot and the miners' historic architecture. You'll pass the first brewery site and go up Brewery Gulch, learning about the miners' flood challenges and driving through the Red Light District with its historical significance. The tour then visits the Lyric Theatre and the Central School car park, showcasing local history and design. A visit to the Old High School provides insights into the area’s educational past. Climbing High Road, you'll enjoy panoramic views and a thorough history lesson on Bisbee. The tour concludes on Main Street via Quality Hill, highlighting historical and architectural details, with three stops that bring Bisbee’s storey full circle.
Lavender Pit
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
You'll stop at the Lavender Pit Lookout, just five feet from a 900-foot-deep mining pit, where the guide will explain the mining techniques and equipment used. Next, we'll visit a section of another pit where you can see the remains of old leaching ponds. Here, the guide will talk about how copper is pulled out of the ore by leaching, helping you understand more about how mining works. We'll also touch on the social and cultural stories, talking about nearby mining communities that have closed down, their history, and what might happen with mining in the future. This visit gives you a detailed look at mining operations, from the big machines used to the detailed chemical methods, all in a place with beautiful scenery.
Lowell
  • 45m
You will visit Lowell, AZ, and stroll down Erie Street. This area, with its 1940s classic cars and old-style shops, is perfect for taking pictures. Your guide will also talk about the history of the Junction Mine. Next, you will go to the Shady Dell Hotel. As you pass through its car park, your guide will discuss the hotel's historical and cultural significance. The lot is filled with old cars and vintage items. Your tour then heads to Lowell School, noticeable for its copper roof and doors. The guide will provide historical details and share personal anecdotes related to the school. Another point of interest is a leaching drainage ditch with polluted water. Here, the guide will recount childhood adventures centred around this ditch. The final stop is a drive through the Evergreen Cemetery, a site of national historical importance. Your guide will explain the cemetery's history and its importance to Bisbee.
Warren
  • 45m
You will start towards Warren, AZ, first visiting the old Serbian area of Bakerville. Here, you'll see homes moved from mining areas, colourful Muckrock murals, a Serbian church, and a haunted hospital on the hill. Next, you'll explore the historic Warren Ballpark, hearing about its legendary baseball tales. From the nearby railbed, your guide will recount the chilling Bisbee Deportation of 1917. The tour then passes the first Electric Trolley Station that linked to Old Bisbee, still standing and now a unique local shop. You'll drive past quaint bungalow houses to a local celebrity's home known for famous visitors. Finally, you'll see Bisbee's grand mansions and visit a school known for a 1973 lightning strike, with its original playground still in use.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBisbee
    • Bisbee, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE10 Copper Queen Plaza
    • 10 Copper Queen Plaza
    • 85603, Bisbee, Arizona, United States

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