Phoenix True Crime Tour: Monsters, Mobsters & Mayhem

4.9 (15 reviews) Phoenix, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Step into Phoenix’s most infamous true crime stories—right where they happened.

This fast-paced 1.5-hour walking tour takes you through real locations tied to shocking crimes, courtroom drama, and dark chapters of the city’s past. From historic jails to the courthouse where cases unfolded, you’ll hear the stories that still linger in downtown Phoenix.

This is a locally owned experience built on real research, real history, and the cases that left their mark on the city.

What's included

  • Visits to 7 historic crime-related sites
  • Expert true crime connoiseur and storyteller
  • Historic photos and case summaries shared along the route
  • Tips
  • Restroom access during the tour

What to expect

  1. 12m
    Step into Phoenix’s most infamous true crime stories—right where they happened.

    This fast-paced 1.5-hour walking tour takes you through real locations tied to shocking crimes, courtroom drama, and dark chapters of the city’s past. From historic jails to the courthouse where cases unfolded, you’ll hear the stories that still linger in downtown Phoenix.

    This is a locally owned experience built on real research, real history, and the cases that left their mark on the city.
  2. 13m
    A historic Warehouse District landmark connected to Phoenix mobsters, corruption, and the journalist who risked everything to expose them.
  3. Union Station
    12m
    A historic travel hub tied to one of Phoenix’s most infamous murder cases—where the city’s past still carries echoes of violence, mystery, and unanswered questions.
  4. 10m
    A courthouse where some of the country’s most infamous cases have unfolded—including trials that turned Phoenix into a national true crime headline.
  5. 12m
    A historic courthouse where Phoenix courtroom drama made national history—including the case of Ernesto Miranda, the man behind your Miranda rights.
  6. Phoenix Police Museum
    13m
    Learn about the history of the PHX PD
  7. 13m
    Now home to the Moxy, the historic Luhrs Building connects Phoenix to organized crime history through one of the Chicago Outfit’s most infamous mobsters.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Location:
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office HQ
550 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. The tour will begin promptly at the scheduled start time. We will meet in front of the statue of the Horse in front of HQ.

End point

Tour Ends at the MASH Unit, however your guide will walk you back to the starting point.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Safety Note: This is a relaxed-paced walking tour with frequent stops. Guests should be comfortable walking and standing for short periods. By purchasing a ticket and attending, guests acknowledge the normal risks of a walking tour and agree to release Get Ghosted Phoenix LLC from liability for trips, falls, or injuries.

Cancellation policy

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

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