A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported Tovrea Carraro Society in its operations of Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights on #GivingTuesday. You’re awesome! Together, we are keeping Arizona’s History Alive.
Author: Tovrea Carraro Society
~Tour the Castle in the Twilight ~ Tour Tickets Available December 2, 2019 at 6 am
Explore Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights
on a Twilight Tour
on a Twilight Tour
Fridays and Saturdays
May 29, 30 & June 5, 6
7:15 pm and 8:00 pm Tours
Tickets Will Be Released for Purchase on December 2, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona time.
Click Here to Easily Order Your Twilight Tour Tickets Online
There’s a certain magic to the Castle and its 44 acres when the sun gets low in the sky, and the pale orange glow of evening twilight begins to change into night. It is a beautiful sight to see!
On your tour of the Castle, you’ll cruise by tram around the Cactus Gardens and the Outbuildings, without stops or commentary, before exploring the Castle’s first floor and basement, all accompanied by members of our Certified Volunteer Team.
The tour is ADA accessible; please let us know that you are bringing a wheelchair or walker. We cannot accommodate MOTORIZED assistive devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc). Other Special Arrangements should be made at least 2 weeks prior to your tour date and time, particularly for assistive devices for hearing and sight impairments. This tour is not suggested for children under age 15.
This is a rain or shine, cold or hot tour; guests are advised to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
Please understand that there are no tour refunds within 72 hours of your selected tour date. Tour refunds are for every ticket you have purchased e.g. 6 tickets purchased on same credit card, cannot refund only 2 tickets, but all 6! We are unable to make exchanges between dates and times.
Be advised that tours for commercial touring companies and professional photographers, using photos for commercial purposes, are priced at a higher rate and are very limited and not available through these regular tours. If you are interested in booking a tour through your tour management company or for a photography session, please contact us for special pricing and dates at tours@tovreacastletours.com If you are a commercial touring company or professional photographer and book anyway, we will cancel your tickets.
RESELLING of tickets is not allowed under any circumstances and is strictly enforced.
All refunds must be requested from and approved by Tovrea Carraro Society; Brown Paper Tickets will refer you back to us to authorize your refund. You may call us at 602/256.3221 or email us at tours@tovreacarrarosociety.org to request a refund. Remember, this must be at least 72 hours before your tour.
Happy Birthday, Leo Carraro!
Olivo “Leo” Silvio Carraro ~ It’s Your 106th Birthday! Thanks for all you did to make Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights a dream come true! You were just a boy when you started building the Castle with your dad, but worked harder than the rest of the men. But, you didn’t stop at the Castle. You made our Community a better place! Thank you! Tovrea Carraro Society
Happy 137th Birthday, Alessio Carraro.
You inspire us with your vision, ingenuity and creativity. Without you Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights would not be! Tovrea Carraro Society loves you!
Super Moon Tour 2020 Tickets Available October 21, 2019 at 6 am
See the Super Moon in Spring 2020 on a Tour of Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
6:45 pm & 7:30 pm
Purchase Your Tickets beginning October 21, 2019 at 6:00 am Arizona Time at Castle Super Moon Tour 2020
The Historic Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights will be open for several very special evening tours on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. You will experience the Castle as never before, bathed in the glow of the Spring’s Super Moon. Tovrea Carraro Society’s Certified Volunteers will take you on a historic adventure exploring Tovrea Castle at night.
This special tour of the first floor and basement gives you an idea of what life was like in the evening hours at the Castle. The abbreviated tour includes a drive around the grounds, without stops or commentary, arriving directly at the Castle steps and features light refreshments on the East Patio, where Della Tovrea once entertained her guests.
Spend time viewing the Super Moon on the same Patio where the elite of Phoenix engaged in conversation. THIS IS SPECIAL ONLY TO THIS TOUR – regular tours do not include the patio or refreshments.
The tour is ADA accessible; please let us know that you are bringing a wheelchair or walker. We cannot accommodate MOTORIZED assistive devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc). Other Special Arrangements should be made at least 2 weeks prior to your tour date and time, particularly for assistive devices for hearing and sight impairments. This tour is not suggested for children under age 15. This is a rain or shine, cold or hot tour; guests are advised to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
Be advised that tours for commercial touring companies and professional photographers, using photos for commercial purposes, are priced at a higher rate and are very limited and not available through this special event tour. If you are interested in booking a tour through your tour management company or for a photography session, please contact us for special pricing and dates at tours@tovreacastletours.com If you are a commercial touring company or professional photographer and book anyway, we will cancel your tickets.
Please understand that there are no tour refunds within 72 hours of your selected tour date. Tour refunds are for every ticket you have purchased e.g. 2 tickets purchased on same credit card, cannot refund only 1 ticket, but both!
RESELLING of tickets is not allowed under any circumstances and is strictly enforced.
All refunds must be requested from and approved by Tovrea Carraro Society; Brown Paper Tickets will refer you back to us to authorize your refund. You may call us at 602/256.3221 or email us at tours@tovreacarrarosociety.org to request a refund. Remember, this must be at least 72 hours before your tour.
We are unable to make exchanges between dates and times.
Volunteer with Tovrea Carraro Society – Help Keep Arizona History Alive
The mission of Tovrea Carraro Society is to provide a unique experience for visitors to Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights; preserving, maintaining and restoring its historic structures, gardens and grounds, in partnership with the City of Phoenix.
In the Spring of 2010, after years of restoration, due to the economic crisis and budget reductions, all plans to open Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights to the public had to be put on hold.
That same year, a small group of community volunteers led by one very committed and tenacious individual, recognized the need to make this landmark available to the public and formed Tovrea Carraro Society, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in September of 2010, granted 501(c)(3) non-profit status by the IRS in May of 2011.
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board approved an Operating & Management Agreement with Tovrea Carraro Society to operate and manage the Castle on behalf of the City with first tours beginning in March 2012.
The Society is responsible for handling all aspects of the daily operation of the Castle and its Cactus Gardens including fundraising efforts, volunteer recruitment and training, scheduling and hosting public tours, special event bookings, promotional efforts and community outreach programs.
Current Volunteer Opportunities – Docents, Guest Services, Tram Drivers
Click Here to Download Volunteer Information Flier
Click Here to Submit an ONLINE Volunteer Application
Fill out an application and receive an invitation to the next Volunteer Information Session coming up in mid-August.
Jan – May 2020 Tour Tickets for Tovrea Castle Available July 1, 2019 at 6 am!
Tickets for January through May 2020 Tours
Available for Purchase on July 1, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona Time
Available for Purchase on July 1, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona Time
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Tours Available
5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix
Purchase Your Tickets at TovreaCastleTours
The nearly 2-hour tour includes the historic Castle’s main floor and basement, extensive grounds and cactus gardens surrounding the Castle, as well as an opportunity to pick up mementos in the Treasures at the Castle Gift Shop.
Click here or on the image to easily book your tickets.
Guests are greeted by Tovrea Carraro Society volunteers at the Visitor Center and taken through the Carraro Cactus Gardens by tram with a certified docent. The tour winds through the beautiful 44 acres, viewing the outer buildings, before arriving at Tovrea Castle.
The tour is ADA accessible; please let us know that you are bringing a wheelchair or walker. We cannot accommodate MOTORIZED assistive devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc). Other Special arrangements should be made at least 2 weeks prior to your tour date and time, particularly for assistive devices for hearing and sight impairments.
This is a rain or shine, cold or hot tour; guests are advised to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
Tours must be booked in advance; reserve your ticket by booking online. Due to high demand, booking your tickets when they are first released is highly suggested. Tour tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. You may purchase tour tickets online at Tovrea Tour Tickets or by calling 1-800-838-3006 and speaking to an agent.
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Be advised that tours for commercial touring companies and professional photographers, using photos for commercial purposes, are priced at a higher rate and are very limited and not available through these regular tours. If you are interested in booking a tour through your tour management company or for a photography session, please call us for special pricing and dates at tours@tovreacastletours.com If you are a commercial touring company or professional photographer and book anyway, we will cancel your tickets.
Please be aware that there are no tour refunds within 72 hours of your selected tour date. Tour refunds are for every ticket you have purchased e.g. 6 tickets purchased on same credit card, cannot refund only 2 tickets, but all 6!
All refunds must be requested from and approved by Tovrea Carraro Society; Brown Paper Tickets will refer you back to us to authorize your refund. You may call us at 602/256.3221 or email us at tours@tovreacarrarosociety.org to request a refund. Remember, this must be at least 72 hours before your tour. Please also contact us if you need to update information related to your order.
We are unable to make exchanges between dates. There is NO RESELLING of tickets under any circumstances.
Fall 2019 Tour Tickets for Tovrea Castle Available March 1, 2019 at 6 am!
Tickets for September through December 2019 Tours
Available for Purchase on March 1, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona Time
Available for Purchase on March 1, 2019 at 6 am, Arizona Time
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Tours Available
5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix
Purchase Your Tickets at TovreaCastleTours
The nearly 2-hour tour includes the historic Castle’s main floor and basement, extensive grounds and cactus gardens surrounding the Castle, as well as an opportunity to pick up mementos in the Treasures at the Castle Gift Shop.
Click here or on the image to easily book your tickets.
Guests are greeted by Tovrea Carraro Society volunteers at the Visitor Center and taken through the Carraro Cactus Gardens by tram with a certified docent. The tour winds through the beautiful 44 acres, viewing the outer buildings, before arriving at Tovrea Castle.
The tour is ADA accessible; please let us know that you are bringing a wheelchair or walker. We cannot accommodate MOTORIZED assistive devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc). Other Special arrangements should be made at least 2 weeks prior to your tour date and time, particularly for assistive devices for hearing and sight impairments.
This is a rain or shine, cold or hot tour; guests are advised to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
Tours must be booked in advance; reserve your ticket by booking online. Due to high demand, booking your tickets when they are first released is highly suggested. Tour tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. You may purchase tour tickets online at Tovrea Tour Tickets or by calling 1-800-838-3006 and speaking to an agent.
________________________________________________________________
Be advised that tours for commercial touring companies and professional photographers, using photos for commercial purposes, are priced at a higher rate and are very limited and not available through these regular tours. If you are interested in booking a tour through your tour management company or for a photography session, please call us for special pricing and dates at tours@tovreacastletours.com If you are a commercial touring company or professional photographer and book anyway, we will cancel your tickets.
Please be aware that there are no tour refunds within 72 hours of your selected tour date. Tour refunds are for every ticket you have purchased e.g. 6 tickets purchased on same credit card, cannot refund only 2 tickets, but all 6!
All refunds must be requested from and approved by Tovrea Carraro Society; Brown Paper Tickets will refer you back to us to authorize your refund. You may call us at 602/256.3221 or email us at tours@tovreacarrarosociety.org to request a refund. Remember, this must be at least 72 hours before your tour. Please also contact us if you need to update information related to your order.
We are unable to make exchanges between dates. There is NO RESELLING of tickets under any circumstances.
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