Alex did a masterful job conducting this comprehensive and outstanding tour. His knowledge of old Tucson and it's architecture was wonderful. One of the best tours that we've been on. He also was extremely informative about present day Tucson. Job well done.

Alex was a very engaging and personable guide. His enthusiasm for history was infectious. Trip was well thought out with detailed information but not overwhelming.

On a scale of one to ten, this tour was a twenty. Our guide was excellent; informed and enthusiastic. The history of Tucson is very interesting and although the tour group was large we could all see and appreciate the many points of interest.

Our guide had such a thorough knowledge of Tucson’s history. Amazing. Very interesting! I’m sure all his tours are excellent.

Outstanding tour for culture, history & architecture. The tour guide has a fantastic background, as a National Park Ranger, and can answer virtually any question we asked. Loved every minute of the tour.

I highly recommend this tour! Alex covered history, culture, local agriculture and horticulture and he had great stories about the historical figures. We learned lot. Alex began the tour with asking everyone to share what they were interested in learning. He answered all questions. We will come back on our next visit and sign up for another tour with Alex!

Alex was amazing!!!! He was the most informed tour guide I’ve ever had. By the end of the tour my husband and I agreed we learned a lot in two hours. Alex’s style is fun but educational

My husband and I took this tour with Alex Saturday. We had high expectations because it was rated 5 stars across the board on TripAdvisor. Add our 5 stars to the celestial total - Alex is knowledgeable across multiple disciplines (nerdy - his word, not mine), engaging, articulate, personable. There is every reason to take this tour if you have the opportunity, and no reason not to. We learned so much about local history in multiple eras, the desert food supply, the architecture, and on and on.

This was an amazing tour. Alex was very knowledgeable and passionate about history and his enthusiasm shows. Thank you for introducing us to the history!

I booked my tour through a hotel loyalty program and was not exactly sure of what to expect. The experience with Alex and Borderlandia blew my mind! Alex is so passionate, energetic, and knowledgeable about the history and culture of Tucson and far beyond. He spoke of the symbiosis of the cultures over the centuries as well as today. The stories told of individuals who survived and thrived in the sometimes harsh conditions of the early days of Tucson are an indication of the grit and determination of the human spirit. Nearly every cacti, plant, or tree had a purpose whether it be food, medicine, building material or all of the above. This tour is a must for anyone who enjoys history and wants to expand their understanding of the Sonoran Desert and its peoples. If you have tweens, teens, or young adults, book this tour and expand their minds!

It was a wonderful tour. Even our Tucson native learned something. Alex had worked for the park service and lectured at the university, he was very well qualified. He had knowledge of Tucson and the whole Sonoran desert region and the people who live there. Like most cities, urban renewal of the 70's had destroyed part of their historic district. After the tourist district we walked over to the old barrio. He had worked on the effort to have the remaining section put on the National Historic Register. It was unique and interesting

Over our long lifetimes, my wife and I have traveled throughout the world. In every location, we have sought out guides to distill the best features of wherever we were. Drawing from their personal experience, the best guides teach us to appreciate the unique culture and history of wherever we are. Alex La Pierre ranks among the very best anyplace in the world. He lives the unique blended culture of the Tucson / Nogales area. Trained as a naturalist and forester, Alex imparts his expertise on the natural environment as the stage on which the culture and history emerge. Living in a bicultural community and marriage on the Mexican - US border, Alex exemplifies the synthesis and creative synergy which combines the best of both cultures. Alex is a superb teacher, continually stimulating his students - us tourists - to think through the unique cultural and historic quandaries of living in “borderlandia” - between two nationalities and linguistic / cultural spheres.

Alex clearly loves to help people understand the rich history of Tucson. The walking tour went quickly because it was so interesting - highly recommended!

We had an excellent walking tour of Tucson with Alex. We learned so much history and information about the landscape. It made our trip to Tucson so much more meaningful. Alex is an excellent presenter and kept it interesting every step of the way. Highly recommend.