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

Flagstaff Β· Ghost Tour Β· Private bookings for your group; inquire for dates
South of the tracks: the other Flagstaff, where the stories got buried deeper. 90 minutes, 1 mile of easy walking, every story researched from the record.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour Β· Runs rain, snow or starlight
The Story
Before the famed Route 66 carved through the heart of Flagstaff, the Southside thrummed as a notorious Red Light District, a hive of outlaws, gamblers, and spectral secrets. Today, this area has evolved into a hub bustling with local restaurants and businesses, yet it retains the whispers of its mysterious past. This tour invites you to traverse the eerie echoes of a bygone era alongside the lively spirit that now defines the Southside. Delve into chilling tales at landmarks like Hickβs Boarding House and the Historic Brewing Barrel House, where history and modernity intertwine. As you walk these storied streets, you'll uncover hidden chapters of history, palpably alive amidst the area's contemporary vibrancy. Uncover the full, haunting story of Dutch May, a revered madame whose life met a shadowy end. This narrative is exclusive to our journey, providing a rare glimpse into a figure shrouded in both prosperity and mystery. Embark on a journey where history meets mystery, book today and peel back the layers of Flagstaffβs rich and vibrant past.
Tour Type: Walking
Private bookings for your group; inquire for dates
Tour Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Departs from: Southside Flagstaff; meeting point arranged with your group
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PLEASE NOTE:







The Southside Haunted History Tour books as a private walk for your own group: all ages, recommended 13 and up, about 90 minutes and one mile through the old Red Light District south of the tracks, from $300 per group. Booking is straightforward: full refund when canceled 24 or more hours before the tour. Inquire about a private tour, or call or text (928) 224-0518 with your date and group size.
Stop by Stop
Those are the landmarks. What happened at each one, you hear on the tour.
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βMy wife and I did the Southside tour with Michelle, who was amazing! She is very personable and knows her Flagstaff history. We really loved our experience with Michelle and hope to get her as our guide when we do the other tours.β
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βI loved all the stories we heard on the Southside Freaky Foot Tours! There's more spooky activity south of the tracks than I expected. β¦β
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
It runs as a private booking only, quoted per group and starting at $300. Send an inquiry through our contact page or call or text (928) 224-0518 with your date and group size, and we will arrange the details, including your meeting point.
Private groups of all ages, though we recommend it for ages 13 and up: these are the outlaw, gambler and Red Light District stories of Flagstaff south of the tracks, including the shadowy end of the madame Dutch May.
About 90 minutes and one mile through Southside Flagstaff. Because of the length of stories and the number of stops, the tour does not go inside any of the historic haunts.
You get a full refund when you cancel 24 or more hours before the tour; no refund under 24 hours. If we ever cancel a departure, you get a full refund or a free rebooking, your choice.
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 Original Flagstaff Ghost Tour itself runs 75 minutes and covers about one mile; our other Flagstaff tours run from 75 minutes to two hours, and each tour page lists its own time.

Southside, By Private Booking
This route runs as a private booking for your group, starting at $300. Tell us your date and group size and we will set it up.