
Ghost
The Original Flagstaff Ghost Tour
Phantom bellboys. An unsolved 1930s case that made our founder write a whole book.

Flagstaff · 18+ After Dark · Friday and Saturday nights at 9 PM
Same streets. Darker stories. An extra true crime case and guides who don't hold back. 90 minutes, 1 mile of easy walking, every story researched from the record.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour · Runs rain, snow or starlight
The Story
Dive into the enigmatic realm of Flagstaff’s adult tales and chilling lore. As you're guided through the city's animated streets, you'll hear narratives of ambition, love, and mysteries that remain unsolved. The heart of this expedition? The riveting stories from Crystal Magic and downtown spots that were so intriguing, they beckoned 'The Dead Files' TV series to Flagstaff. These are the tales that our team of experts researched and unveiled before the cameras rolled in. But the journey doesn't end there. While Flagstaff boasts a rich tapestry of history, this tour strips away the usual facade, exposing stories both haunting and deeply personal. An exclusive evening, meticulously crafted for adults, promising a blend of suspense, revelation, and undeniable magnetism. Flagstaff, Arizona was once a sleepy little railroad settlement at the base of Mount Humphries. It managed to survive and thrive and today is a town with ghosts, rather than a ghost town. It’s past has been preserved in the city’s historic downtown district, where the colorful characters that once walked the streets are brought to life by eerie tales and ghostly stories from knowledgeable guides. Meet John Weatherford, eccentric builder of both the Orpheum Theatre and iconic Weatherford Hotel. Smile at kindly Dr. Raymond, beloved town physician, who built his home and offices on Leroux St. The 1926 train depot and Hotel Monte Vista are not only of historic note–both buildings are known as supernatural hotspots. Shiver at the tragic story of Marie Walkup and her murdered children that occurred during the town’s 1937 hey-day. And shake your head at the 1988 trial of George Abbott for the murder of Sarah Saganitso in which the Skin Walker defense prevailed.
Your tour will begin between Flagstaff City Hall and Wheeler Park. You'll hear about the history of Flagstaff and get in the mood for some spooky stories.
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This historic theatre is now a local hot spot for music and arts. But what was it before? Chickens aren't the only inhabitants of this local arts venue.
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This hotel draws international visitors and is known for the infamous Zane Grey ballroom. With that much recognition, there are definitely some hauntings in the Weatherford halls.
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Flagstaff's expansion is inextricably tied to the building of the railroad.
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One of the most haunted hotels in Arizona. Need we say more?
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There has been a flurry of paranormal activity recently at this local shop. Learn why some consider this to be the most haunted building in Flagstaff.
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Hear the true crime tale of a man acquitted for murder on defense of a skin-walker.
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The heaviest story of the tour, a mother driven to madness takes the lives of her four children and herself one fateful summer night.
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They say ghosts love a theatre however, there's one paranormal tenant that wants people to break more than a leg before a big show.
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Flying books, books opening to page 666, and severed heads rolling in the stacks. Hear these stories and more at our final stop.
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Stop by Stop
Those are the landmarks. What happened at each one, you hear on the tour.
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Cynthia S.
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“Steven the Heathen was a very knowledgeable tour guide with so many stories. We had a great time walking through downtown during the Mountain Town of Madness, adult only tour. We got the creepy history as well as stories of people’s ghostly encounters.”
LZ O'H
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“I highly recommend the Mountain Town Of Madness (Adult Only)Tour. Steven was an excellent guide with fascinating inside information and personal experiences. I was left very creeped out!”
Groups & Celebrations
Mountain Town of Madness also runs as a private booking. Same route. Your own guide. Your people only. You pick the date and time.
Bachelorette and birthday crews, corporate teams, family reunions, friend groups. Guides tailor the stories to the group.
From the Research Desk
The stories behind this route, researched and checked against the record.
Make a Night of It

Ghost
Phantom bellboys. An unsolved 1930s case that made our founder write a whole book.

Route 66
Three visionaries fought to bring this highway through Flagstaff instead of Phoenix. The only Route 66 walking tour in the USA.

Art
Ghost signs from the 1880s. Murals funded by 500 donors.
Before You Book
Book online through our secure Peek booking calendar (every tour page has a Book Now button), or call or text us at (928) 224-0518. Booking a few days ahead is recommended: tours are small groups, Friday and Saturday departures regularly sell out, and October is our busiest month of the year.
Full refund when you cancel 24 or more hours before the tour; no refund under 24 hours. Tours run rain, snow or starlight; if we ever cancel a departure, you get a full refund or a free rebooking, your choice.
Our regular ghost and history tours are all-ages: the stories are true history told honestly, not jump scares, and kids 8 to 12 usually love them. We recommend 13+ for the darkest material on the ghost tours. Two experiences are adults-only: Mountain Town of Madness in Flagstaff is 18+, and the private Spirits With The Spirits pub crawl is 21+.
The Original Flagstaff Ghost Tour meets at Wheeler Park, 212 W Aspen Ave, near City Hall, and departs nightly at 7 PM, with a second 8 PM departure on Fridays and Saturdays. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide. The tour runs 75 minutes and covers about one mile of downtown Flagstaff sidewalks.
Adults $29, students $25 and children $22 for the 75-minute Original Flagstaff Ghost Tour. The adults-only Mountain Town of Madness is $39 for adults and $35 for students. The Route 66 Centennial Walking Tour and the Flagstaff Mural Tour are each $29 for adults, with student and child rates on both. Full refund when you cancel 24 or more hours before the tour; no refund under 24 hours.
Yes, and ours came first: Mountain Town of Madness is the original adults-only (18+) haunted tour of downtown Flagstaff, running Friday and Saturday nights at 9 PM from Wheeler Park. It covers the true-crime cases and after-dark history we leave off the family tour.

Our 18+ Version of Flagstaff's Original Ghost Tour
Small groups cap at 28 guests and popular dates fill first. Book direct for the best price, or call with questions.