Downtown Tucson Ghost Tour: Haunted History Walking Tour

4.7 (65 reviews) Tucson, USA
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

In 1934, a Hotel Congress firefighter recognized John Dillinger's gang from a tip and a heavy suitcase. That capture made national headlines. But the Hotel Congress has older secrets, and it is only the first haunted stop on this tour.

On this 90-minute, one-mile walk through downtown Tucson you'll visit 8 haunted landmarks: the Hotel Congress and Room 242, the Rialto Theatre and the fire that almost destroyed it, the site of the old Santa Rita Hotel, St. Augustine Cathedral, the Fox Theatre, the Pioneer Hotel fire that changed Arizona's fire codes, a recording studio with uninvited guests, and the rail yard where an O.K. Corral vendetta ended on the tracks.

Every story is originally researched by co-founder and Arizona author Susan Johnson. Mother and son owned, five generations of Arizona roots, 2,000+ verified reviews. Local storytellers, not script readers.

We do not enter buildings; the stories hit harder from the street. Your attendance is gravely appreciated.

What's included

  • A new knowledge of Downtown Tucson’s history.
  • 1 Mile guided walking tour through downtown Tucson's haunted history
  • One of our eccentric and ethereal guides.
  • We will not enter any buildings or historic haunts.
  • Guide Gratuities.

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Tucson's haunted and historic downtown hotel, full of spooky stories and tales of betrayal
  2. Rialto Theatre
    Pass by
    Tucson's renowned concert venue, learn about it's seedy and spooky past and the fire that almost destroyed it.
  3. Pass by
    See the site of the old Santa Rita Hotel where a devastating family tragedy occurred
  4. St. Augustine Cathedral
    Pass by
    Hear what spirits walk the halls of this hallowed ground
  5. Fox Theater
    Pass by
    We all know ghosts love a good theatrical production
  6. Pass by
    Learn about a fire that changed Tucson forever
  7. Pass by
    Many spirits walk the halls of these famous recording studios
  8. Pass by
    Hear about Dillinger's famous escape, and the ghosts that haunted the rail yards from Tucson's wild west past.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is on the south side of Toole, close to the intersection of Congress and Toole. If you google "Freaky Foot Tours Tucson" it will take you right there. There’s plenty of paid on street and garage parking nearby. https://downtowntucson.org/explore/parking/map

End point

Our meeting point is on the south side of Toole, close to the intersection of Congress and Toole. If you google "Freaky Foot Tours Tucson" it will take you right there. There’s plenty of paid on street and garage parking nearby. https://downtowntucson.org/explore/parking/map

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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