
History
Prescott History Tour
Arizona's first capital. The oldest bar on Whiskey Row. A fire that leveled downtown while patrons carried their drinks to the courthouse lawn.

Prescott · Ghost Tour · Nightly at 7 PM
A ghost cat in Room 16. A woman weeping in Room 426. A saloon where the killer was pardoned before the body was cold. 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
The small mining town of Prescott had big dreams in the mid 1800s. As rough and tumble as any Arizona territory, the town fought with Tucson over being appointed the capital, which it briefly was in 1864. While Phoenix prevailed when statehood was achieved, Prescott dug in and continued mining gold and silver and raising heck! Its infamous Whiskey Row, which was rebuilt after the fire of 1900, tells tales full of colorful characters. Hotels like the St. Michael and the Hassayampa Inn are elegant , historic and haunted. The Gurley Street Grill, Palace Saloon, and Matt’s Longhorn Saloon serve tasty western fare along with potent spirits of their own. The surprising history behind the Granite Street parking garage will spook you, while the Old Firehouse Plaza recalls the historic great fire of 1900. You’ll visit the eclectic Arts Prescott gallery and Tis, Arizona’s first skyscraper. The historic Elks Theatre and the haunted Masonic Temple round out a tour of Arizona’s creepiest town square.
The Yavapai County Courthouse, a centerpiece of the Courthouse Plaza, holds a prestigious place on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Built in the early 1900s, the Hotel St. Michael quickly became a beacon for visitors to Prescott, AZ.
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With a history steeped in paranormal activity and tales that chill to the bone, this garage is more than just a place to park your car.
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The Haunted Old Firehouse Plaza stands as a remarkable testament to the area's rich and enthralling history.
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Dive into an experience where history, art, and the paranormal converge to offer an unforgettable adventure.
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The Palace Saloon is alive with stories of unexplained occurrences that have intrigued and baffled visitors for decades.
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Step into a world where history, culture, and the performing arts intertwine beautifully at the Elks Opera House in Prescott.
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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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Groups & Celebrations
Prescott Ghost Tour 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

History
Arizona's first capital. The oldest bar on Whiskey Row. A fire that leveled downtown while patrons carried their drinks to the courthouse lawn.
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+.
Our Prescott Ghost Tour runs nightly at 7 PM, every night of the week, from Courthouse Plaza. Departures run every night of the week, not just weekends.
Both Prescott tours meet at the Rough Rider statue on Courthouse Plaza, 120 S Cortez St. The Prescott Ghost Tour departs nightly at 7 PM and runs 90 minutes along Whiskey Row; the Prescott History Tour departs daily at 10 AM and runs about two hours. Arrive 15 minutes early and look for your guide at the statue.
The Palace on Whiskey Row is Arizona's oldest saloon, saved by patrons who carried the bar across the street during the Great Fire of 1900. Bartenders report glasses moving and a figure regulars call the Phantom Cowboy. It is a signature stop on the Prescott Ghost Tour.

Prescott's Dark Side. Told by Guides Who Know.
90 minutes from now you will know which downtown windows to watch. Departures cap at 20 guests and weekends sell out first. Your attendance is gravely appreciated.