Art
Tucson Mural Tour
A 40-foot tribute to the women who raised the artist. Desert creatures hidden in a cycling mural.
Select dates; check the booking calendar90 min1 mile
The Story
About This Haunted Tour
Dude ranches, gem shows, hiking, cycling: 21st century Tucson offers a lot to see and do. But only a century ago, the “Old Pueblo” had a rougher edge, formed from early years as a military outpost and stage station. Stories of this wild western town, a town that witnessed tribal wars, stagecoach robberies, gentleman bandits and enterprising pioneers, were born from that era. Come walk the sidewalks of historic downtown Tucson and hear tales of valor and defeat, successes and tragedy. You’ll hear familiar names like John Dillinger and Clark Gable, and learn new ones such as Clara Levlowitz. Allow your imagination to envision the once-elegant, exciting Santa Rita Hotel and the secrets it held within. Gaze upon the majesty of St. Augustine’s Cathedral which started as a one-room chapel. And when your guide stops at the former Pioneer Hotel, pay tribute to the tragedy that rocked the building and the town in 1970. As always, keep your eyes open for the spirits that still roam historic downtown.
Additional Information
- The tour meets at Hotel Congress, 311 E Congress St, Tucson, on the Toole Avenue side of the building by the Visit Hotel Congress mural. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide.
- Two Park Tucson garages sit practically on top of the meeting spot: the Depot Plaza Garage at 45 N 5th Ave and the Centro Garage at 345 E Congress St. Our guide to where to park in downtown Tucson has the details, block by block.
- Wear comfortable shoes; this walking tour is 90 minutes long and about 1 mile (1.6km) in length.
- Summer departures leave at 8 PM, once downtown has let go of the worst of the day's heat. Bring water and dress light.
- Tours run rain or shine; if we ever cancel a departure, you get a full refund or a free rebooking, your choice.
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your tour date for a 100% refund.
What To Expect
Hotel Congress
Tucson's haunted and historic downtown hotel, full of spooky stories and tales of betrayal
Read more: the haunted rooms of Hotel Congress
Rialto Theatre
Tucson's renowned concert venue, learn about its seedy and spooky past and the fire that almost destroyed it.
Read more: the Rialto Theatre's haunted history
57 S Scott Ave
See the site of the old Santa Rita Hotel where a devastating family tragedy occurred
Read more: ghosts of the Santa Rita Hotel
St. Augustine Cathedral
Hear what spirits walk the halls of this hallowed ground
Read more: the spirits of St. Augustine Cathedral
Fox Theater
We all know ghosts love a good theatrical production
Read more: the ghosts of the Fox Tucson Theatre
Pioneer Hotel
Learn about a fire that changed Tucson forever
Read more: the Pioneer Hotel fire of 1970
Francisco Studios-Tucson
Many spirits walk the halls of these famous recording studios
Tucson Amtrak Station
Hear about Dillinger's famous escape, and the ghosts that haunted the rail yards from Tucson's wild west past.
Read more: the haunted Tucson Amtrak Station
Experience the Haunting Beauty of Downtown Tucson
The Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour runs 90 minutes and about 1 mile through historic downtown, and departures cap at 25 guests. Adults $29, students $25, children $22; all ages are welcome, with 13 and up recommended for the darkest stories. Evenings at 8 PM this summer; see the booking calendar for tonight. Booking is straightforward: full refund when canceled 24 or more hours before the tour. Pick a night on the booking calendar, or call or text (928) 224-0518.