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Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Overview
Delve into the dark and gritty past of the Wild West with The Wicked West Ghost Tour in downtown Phoenix. This adults-only tour unveils the true stories of outlaws, shootouts, and frontier justice—told through the eyes of expert local guides. Over the course of 90 minutes, participants will walk the streets where blood was spilled and spirits linger, experiencing a night filled with uncensored tales of violence and intrigue. With a pet-friendly policy and a leisurely walking pace, this tour is perfect for adults looking to explore Phoenix's most intense ghostly history.
- 90-minute adults-only ghost tour starting nightly at 8 pm
- Explore Phoenix’s haunted history with expert local storytellers
- Pet-friendly; well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome
- Minimum age requirement of 16, featuring mature themes and language
What's included
walking tour
Gratuities
What to expect
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Once a glamorous destination for celebrities and wealthy travelers, the Westward Ho has seen Phoenix through its highest highs and lowest lows. Opened in the 1920s, this historic building later became home to the city’s most vulnerable populations, layering it with decades of emotional and often tragic history.
Today, visitors and residents alike report strange occurrences: phantom music drifting through empty halls, sudden cold spots, and sightings of mysterious figures, including a “Lady in Red” and even a one-legged ballerina said to glide through the building.
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What stands today as the A.E. England Building hides a much darker past. Before becoming a power plant, the site reportedly housed a brothel and casino, later transforming into an industrial workplace where dangerous conditions led to frequent injuries and hardship.
That layered history has left its mark. Employees and visitors have reported shadowy figures, unexplained mechanical sounds, and even elevators moving on their own. Some claim to hear children playing where no one is present.
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The Hotel San Carlos is widely regarded as one of the most haunted buildings in Phoenix, and possibly the entire country. Opened in 1928, it became the site of a tragic death involving a young woman named Leone Jensen, whose spirit is said to remain within the hotel.
Guests have reported everything from flickering lights and unexplained noises to full-bodied apparitions. The most famous is the “woman in white,” often seen wandering the halls or appearing unexpectedly in guest rooms.
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As the oldest Catholic church in Phoenix, St. Mary’s Basilica carries more than a century of history, and mystery. Early accounts describe eerie encounters near the church, including sightings of headless figures dressed in white appearing late at night.
Visitors have also reported shadowy forms, whispers, and the unsettling feeling of being watched from within the church grounds.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet on the corner of N. 1st Avenue and W. Taylor Street under the “Her Secret is Patience” modern sculpture in Civic Space Park.
End point
The tour will conclude here.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
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.
