Scottsdale on Foot Self-Guided Tour
Discover Scottsdale’s story through art, architecture, and desert design
What to Expect
Discover how the Sonoran Desert shaped Scottsdale’s art, architecture, and spirit of place. This self-guided walking tour invites you to explore the city’s evolution from a modest farming settlement to a thriving arts destination. Along the way, uncover how desert light, texture, and landscape inspired everything from adobe chapels and canal systems to midcentury design and public art. Highlights include Old Adobe Mission, Marshall Way Arts District, Soleri Bridge, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. It’s a journey that reveals how the desert became both muse and collaborator in the making of modern Scottsdale.
Ready to go? Book below or download our app and purchase directly from your phone.
📍 Location: Scottsdale, AZ
🚶♂️ Type: Walking tour
⏱ Duration: 2 hours (flexible)
✅ Includes: App download, GPS-triggered audio, No expiration
📶 Works Offline: Download ahead of time - no cell service required
🎧 Multiple Languages: English