Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights
5025 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85008
About the Business
Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights is a historic icon located in Phoenix, Arizona. Built in 1928, this castle sits atop a hill and offers stunning views of the Sonoran Desert. Operated by the Tovrea Carraro Society, the castle is open to the public for tours of the four-story architectural wonder and the surrounding cactus gardens. Tickets must be reserved in advance, as tours often sell out months ahead. The castle is a unique attraction in the desert landscape, and visitors are captivated by its history and charm. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this hidden gem in the heart of Phoenix.
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5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States
Reviews
"Amazing. It was hard to get a ticket, but it so worth it. Amazing history, architecture, views, and volunteers are amazing. Gayle was our docent, she was great."
"Won the Tovrea lottery! It was definitely fun and interesting to visit a piece of Arizona history!"
"Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights: Historic Icon and a “Jewel in the Sonoran Desert” is an intriguing site tucked off the highway with 100+ years of Arizona History surrounded by beautifully maintained cactus gardens. I did not get to tour the castle itself due to the lottery for tickets however the view from the shop area was beautiful! Want to go back for a tour sometime!"
"Lived in Arizona for 30+ years and have always driven by the "birthday cake" castle but never been on a tour. Cool old nostalgic building. The tour was great and worth it to me as I enjoy visiting historic sites. On the guided tour you aren't allowed to the upper levels of the castle but there is interesting things to see on the first floor and the basement. Somewhat reminds me of visiting Hearst Castle in California. This is obviously much smaller and less to see but still interesting. The grounds aren't refurbished except for the cactus gardens but it sounds like there are plans at some point to redo some of the other buildings that have fallen down."
"I had tried for tickets a few times and was finally lucky enough to score one - and it was fabulous! This building/residence has a very unique history and the tour did not disappoint. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and gave so much insight into this castle. Highly recommend for anyone interested in history, architecture or just learning more about the Tovrea family and their impact on Phoenix. I would say the tour is more oriented towards adults but there were children on the tour I went on and they were still entertained!"
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