I just Love going to San Xavier Mission Church, been coming here from Phoenix for over 40 yrs! I moved here a year 1/2 ago and just come back more often now. It lifts my Spirits and gives me a sense of PEACE & LOVE evertime! Great Gift shop, too!Great Fry bread sold here.. ️

Go here!! Wow. Stunning. History is incredible. Out side vendors are decently priced and very good food. Gift shops were very nice, above average price but it goes to the mission.

Call before you go!! Unfortunately, the church itself was closed when I was there. The Hours listed here were the office hours, not the hours the church itself was open for viewing. So I will have to go back sometime. But the gift shop at the church was amazing! The mission received a lot of my money that day. There are also two shops on the edge of the parking lot away from the church. I had to exit the first one right away due to the overpowering amount of burnt sage in the place. But I think it featured some native grass and wood crafts. The second shop (which also had a little snack bar) was very nice. Incredibly intricate bead weaving jewelry and very nice wood and nail crosses were my favorites. Salesgirl was very friendly and funny. She made it a delightful shopping experience.

Great place to come and see a bit of Arizona history. Small facility is open to the public and still supports the community it has served for over 300 years. Well worth the drive if you are ever in the Tucson area.

Due to covid you have to wear a mask. You can take 2! steps forward when inside, take your photo, and immediately exit to the left. Still, its a beautiful church. The drive to it is also picturesque, you will want to stop and take a photo from a mile on the main road.

San Exavier Mission is a awesome site. I dont care what faith you are go feel the spirit and vibe of the place and let me know what you think.experience the area and let us know.

Well, a friend from Panama came to visit and it was the first time for her in Arizona. I checked on the website and the hours were open till 4:00 o’clock. We got there and it was closed. Another visitor went in to the office and told us the priest was opening for him and asked us not to leave which I appreciated. We followed him and the priest” asked me If I was with the other visitor and his friends, I said no. I am another visitor and my friend came from San Antonio. He told me was closed how come is closed if he came to open the door and let them see the church inside? God bless this guy who I was told it was the priest.

What a beautiful place and experience. Even the outside vendors of popovers were delicious.

Beautiful piece of history and culture that is lovely to behold. Local artisans set up shop in the little Plaza out front so if you are looking for authentic souvenirs or gifts you will find lots of options here too!

The architecture and history of the mission are captivating. We waited in line to walk into the very front of the building then out a side door. This was disappointing. Also, the gift shop was nice, but no social distancing.

San Xavier is a very special place. Construction started in the 1700s and current restoration is looking great. This wonderful place of Arizona history is a must visit for all visiting the Tucson area. There are bathrooms, and a great gift shop. Basically, this place and Tubac is where Arizona history all began.

Loved it For the reason being that it was still open to the public great place to visit cause theres a lot of History behind it God bless

Beautiful mission near Tuscon airport. Very peaceful inside. Go early to avoid waiting in line.

A very cool place! The views are great on the little hill with the cross on top next to the church. The church itself is beautiful and the history is interesting. I never had a chance to eat from one of the food vendors because I had eaten already and I didn’t know that was going to be an attraction. Next time for sure because the food looks awesome! ️

Its open in times when maps says it closed, great historical place to visit, gift shop hours are different than the church, church 9 to 2 daily, gift shop till 5

Beautiful location! Most of the church inside is blocked off, but you can still see the beauty. Make sure to stop at the shop/store near parking lot. I ordered the fry bread $3 (honey, cinnamon, sugar) super delish and feeds 2 people. Not greasy.

Started in 1694 this mission is still an active Catholic church. The cactus garden is unique planted in a side yard. You can feel the history.

Serene and nurturing. Historic and current. Plus the kindest people you will ever meet are running the place - especially the uniquely and authentically stocked gift shops. A must experience place.

It does look cool here and it has an interesting history. It is very small site and I think they could do a bit more to enhance the site itself. What I mean is it’s great history but underwhelming...

This place is just straight up HISTORY.No trip through the Tucson area is complete without stopping by the Mission.Built in the mid 1700s this place has more history than most other places in the US.And about 100 yards to the south is a great authentic little market put together by the tribesmen of the Indians that have lived there for dozens of generations.Go in and talk to them, they are about the friendliest people imaginable, and dont be afraid to try the Indian frybread with honey!

A very unique and spiritual landmark to visit. It has a lot of history and its very well kept. Great place for meditation and to have a conversation with God.We went on a Sunday so there was a small market where they sold fried bread, sodas, among other sweet things.The parking is in pebbles and the front area that you have to cross prior to reaching the church is not paved, be sure to wear comfortable shoes.I will definitely return when Im back in town.

Just as beautiful as it was when I visited as a child 29 years ago! The whole time on the way there I kept hoping someone still made the fry bread I remembered from childhood and they do and it was just as good as I remembered! It was an even better experience this time as I was with my own wife and children and they all enjoyed themselves! It was liking walking back in time as memories returned as I saw things I remembered from childhood and new things I didnt remember. Free admission and easy parking are a plus. Very easy to see from the highway and easy to find with gps directions. Definitely make a stop here if you are visiting Tucson, you wont regret it!

Sunday morning Indian fry bread. The best tradition not to be missed. Fine restoration and preservation of the missions.

It was extremely clean and interesting. Covid-19 is more than likely hindering the numbers.

Visited several years ago since then there has been much renovation, looking better. New building for vendors with lovely little shops and snacks.

You feel God like no other in this place. No matter your religion, you feel a holy presence. Its peaceful and overwhelming at the same time. Be respectful of this place and take in its beauty and care. Will be back without a doubt.

Excellent place very elegant and welcoming. the curator a Roman Jesuita and the Dor Keeper very elegant people and very knowledgeable. thanks for welcoming me thanks for defending and promoting the United States of America and its rich heritage. please go and visit

What a beautiful and Christ-centered place to visit. Be respectful when you visit, so not disturb anyone should there be a service underway. We didnt know what to expect and are glad we stopped. Its easy to spend a few hours here. There is a gift shop with a wide variety of souvenirs should you want something. Nice gardens on the grounds too. We stopped by on a Saturday, across the road vendors were setting up to sell food, that was fun a quick bite too. I loved the architecture.

Well, Mission San Xavier del Bac is a great place to visit when you are in the Tucson area. There are tours and historical displays about the history of the mission, one of the oldest in the Americas. It sits on a reservation and in the parking lot youll often find Indian fry bread and other stalls with handicrafts or food.

Beautiful. One of my favorite places I have visited in Tucson. Most go!

This is a must see in Tucson, AZ So much history. Because of the current situation, self tours are done. Oh yeah, the Natives are showing their AWESOME culinary skills on site!!! Please try the authentic fry bread.

This place is beautiful, the preservation of the buildings is amazing. The shops were also nice.

Cool to see a place thats been around since 1700s.. didnt get to go inside️

Love this place. feel really connected

Great place to forget the noise of the city, todive tru History and enjoy colonial architecture.

Amazingly beautiful. Unbelievable Work by humble artisans centuries ago Still Mystifies how it could have been done . A must see.

Amazing place to visit!There are some small businesses owned by natives there that sell authentic native jewelry, crafts and yummy fry bread. When you go, make sure to take some cash because not all the places take cash.

Such a beautiful calming place, even during these covid scary times. Staff were extremely nice and so welcoming, our family of 5 loved our visit and prayer time, thank you. #prayingforyouall

Im not the most spiritual person and definitely not Catholic but this mission was amazing and beautiful. You walk in and feel the history and culture in this mission. The local Native Americans with their stands selling pottery and fried bread was also great. Loved it.

Gorgeous monument that needs to fix their business hours and be open for longer. The frybread outside is great, too

Im not religious but this place made me think twice, such an iconic place

Stunning old church that still holds mass services. Sadly we got there 30 minutes before close but that was enough time to see its beauty. Highly recommended if in the area.

The pop-overs (indian tacos) that they make right there in front of you or so good!!

I really love this place. There is s new restaurant open in the plaza across from the Mission. They have authentic red cjile and Indian Fry bread at a reasonable price

Really neat visit a few miles south of Tucson. They accept donations, but it’s free to park and visit. Tours were offered, though we only managed to catch the last 15 min of one when we visited. There’s clearly been a lot care put into preserving this Mission, and we heard during our tour there are only a handful of Missions like these still around (located well outside a major city). I’d definitely recommend checking it out!

Beautiful church, nice items in the gift shop and a great place to visit with family and friends. There is a vendor that makes sweet bread, I think thats what you call it, it was good especially with the fresh lemonade

Good food. Large quantity. Quick service. Good price. No complaints.

The Mission is a wonderful place to see and visit. The fried bread tacos, fried bread with sugar n cinnamon....yummy!!!The chapel is beautiful, the shops are awesome. A place you dont want to miss.

Never ever get tired of going here last 60 years every October great food across from church at little restaurant same parking lot or if your lucky the residents will be cooking indian fry bread anyway you want it.This church is over a 100 years old please try to donate half has been restored there is alot more to do and enjoy the history it offers.

Weve been coming here for years, watching the renovations. Just gets more impressive!

Amazing church! Great for a short visit off the beaten path. Fantastic architecture and intricate religious designs inside. You can really feel the power of the church when you enter the grounds. Go during lunch to get locally made frybread made fresh in the parking lot.

We were on our way back from Old Tucson and decided to stop. I’m glad we did - great story or how/ why it was built and was an enjoyable walk around. I can’t say I’d make a special trip here unless I felt it spiritually calling to me, but I’m glad we saw it. Very intricate and ornate inside and out.You can buy $3 candles in the “shop” and place them.

The main chapel is closed for social distancing, as is the mountain, but stores and outside of church remain open, as well as a place to light candles.

What a beautiful place to visit in Tucson the mission lottery detail I will be back

Its a spiritual, snapshot, 1800s. The feeling from any perspective, leaves us with the wanting to return, respect, beauty...

Beautiful restoration job, and well maintained. We always take visitors here, as the artwork is amazing as is the history.

I found out about this place I want to say approximately 3 years ago and I always make it a point to come and take a look around whenever I am in Tucson.Beautiful actively used sanctuary that could really use the support if you are able to donate to them. I included the picture on here, however, if you cant make out the info, you should be able to find them through a quick google search.The intricacies and details inside of the church are amazing and you cannot fully appreciate it unless you see it in person as pictures do not do it any justice. They have vendors that set up outside and they also have a gift shop.

Beautifully kept still active Mission, we loved it and highly recommend this. Also please consider a donation as this is totally free (church) and the restoration is ongoing and history is so important.

This was a fantastic living architectural artifact! The art inside the cathedral was breathtaking. The gift shop has both local indigenous art and religious items for sale.

Amazing beautiful spiritual place! The people in the gift shop are very kind and sell gorgeous stuff! Also, the fry bread that is sold by the vendor is delicious! They only take cash as they work outside and in the heat!! We only had $12 cash and our total was $17, they said No problem ...very kind! We recommend the Green Chili fry bread !!! Definitely plan on going back for Mass and lunch..and maybe to buy more beautiful jewelry! ♡

The architectural detail from the 1700s is jaw dropping. Just walking onto the property put you into a state of awe. Once you actually get to the building sets your soul on alert.... the calming presence that ensues after crossing the threshold makes you want to sit and pray, or meditate, or both. This piece of our history is a treasure.

This was so amazing its beautiful. We were able to pick up homemade green chile and fry bread. So delicious.

I would go here everyday if I lived Tucson! So beautiful, so peaceful and just amazing to attend and see.

Hours off due to COVID 19 bit still very beautiful. Only got ti see outside because website is e hours was not updated and we got there after it closed.

Well maintained property of this historical church. The quiet peacefulness of this location touches the spirit. You are able to leisurely look at the murals on the walls and the statues. There is a video that runs repeatedly concerning restoration efforts from the 1990s. There is a gift shop on the property.

Amazing architecture. Its really quite breathtaking. While its obviously not as big as the cathedrals in Europe, its equally impressive. It is a must see if you are visiting Tucson.

Lovely church. Delicious Indian fry bread available on grounds.

Great family outing, nerds cleaned up a bit.

Beautiful! Its right in the middle of nothing, but so amazing. The open hours are very short, so check before you go. We didnt get to see the inside because it was closed.

Great place to vist love the beauty of the architecture in this church good pop overs just have to get here early cause they run out fast

This was a beautiful place to visit! The church was gorgeous inside and out, with a lot of historical information and photos of the construction. This is a must-see.

The most beautiful peaceful place to be. Everyone needs to experience San Xavier..

Great place to visit. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Art and architecture along with the history made a great visit.

Been blessed to be able to visit this beautiful place since my childhood. Always a great place to go to ground and find peace

I love coming to visit when I can. San Xavier is so beautiful ️

Enjoyed our day excursion. Would love to return.

BEAUTIFUL and definitely something to see. The ability of the human species to be able to design, create, build and maintain something of this level is truly a gift from God. Be prepared to light a candle ($3 cash).

An amazing place. It doesnt take long to tour the church and is well worth a quick stop.

The architecture of a building from the late 1600 & early 1700’s of a house of God, continues to inspire faith & awe for all those that come to see it. The quality craftsmanship of the builders & artists is outstanding.

Recently I rode my bike out to the Mission and I have to say that every time I visit this Treasure in the Old Pueblo, I am always amazed at its BEAUTY. Its like a mini Sistine Chapel in the desert. The history of its origin is such an amazing story, and the architecture is a site to behold. I recommend visiting this Historical Mission whether you are local, visiting from out of state, or from out of the country. Dont forget your camera, this pictures are stunning!

Its beautiful and its free! Ample parking, cafe (delicious fry bread), nice gift shop with native American jewelry and more. Well worth going to see. Casino not too far away.

The church is beautiful and calming. This is my first visit where they started doing guided tours, which is great. I saw a bunch of wildlife, too.

Due to the virus, Mission San Xavier del Bac was closed the day of our visit. Built-in 1797, the mission is full of history, and definitely worth the visit.

A trip worth going out to see.

The church is beautiful and peaceful. The church is small. We spent about one hour at the church. We bought and lit the candles to pay the respect to the church. The area is well maintained. There were small shops in the front of the church. The decorations inside are unique and nice. The people are friendly. The parking is adequate.

Awesome place to visit...the Mission itself is so amazing.. can light a candle for a loved one, go in the chapel, visit the souvenir shop, or just hang out on the holy grounds. This day there was also a Pow Wow which we went to. It was fabulous!!! There were vendors of jewelry, food, crafts....everything!!! Then Native Americans doing basket dances, just beautiful!! The parade to begin the PowWow was Unbelievable!! Highly recommend!!!

This was a very lovely mission. As someone who appreciates the historical significance of the missions established throughout the Americas as part of Spains explorations, I was glad to see this mission. The complex is being renovated and conserved. Visit if you have the opportunity.

Made a detour and holy wow was it worth it! Absolutely beautiful building, grounds, gift shop, and altar. Wonderful energy in the entire area and I was blown away by the restoration and love put into this “building”. Amazing to see in person and pictures don’t do it justice. Take the time to stop and this is a working church. Plan accordingly!

Always love bringing out of town visitors here to see this amazing piece of history! Such stunning views too!

A wonderful place to visit while in Tucson, AZ!

Double check the hours they are opened as they are different than before. We took out of town guests there on a Thursday and they were closed at 2:00 PM.

Turn after turn in Tucson is an exciting look back in history. The architecture, the landscape. . . you arent just somewhere else. Arizona is like no other state. This mission church sits on a reservation. What a memorable visit with my cousin and his wife.

Such an amazing gem we have in Southern Arizona! Worth the drive to learn about the brave missionaries and the establishment of Arizona’s first church!!

This is one of my favorite places in southern Arizona, so beautiful! I hope you like the attached photo, its a good example of its beauty!

Its a must to visit if in tucson. Very unique church and beautiful.

Great SPIRITUAL experience.

Amazing one of a kind experience that you have to see to believe.

A beautiful church that has a turn of the century feel. The nearby grotto has excellent views of the surrounding area.

Its worth a quick stop. You can see inside the church.And walk around the hill. You cant actually get to the cross on top of the hill.

A good place to rest your mind and where to pick up a good vibe from god.