Phoenix Historical Walking Tour Experience

In this 2 hour fun-filled walking tour you'll Get the Grit, Glamour & Glory of Phoenix's Past and Present.
This is a not-in-your-history book tour experience packed with personal experiences of your guide and stories gathered from iconic Phoenix figures like the previous owner of Hotel San Carlos, a famous crime detective, and a leader in the Phoenix historic preservation movement and more!

On our tour we will. . .
+Trace the history of how Phoenix went from the Wild West to the 5th largest city in the USA.
+Make the Phoenix-Psycho connection with a visit to filming spots of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho".
+Walk through stomping grounds of the rich, famous and infamous people like Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Al Capone, Walter Cronkite, Sandra Day O'Connor & others.
+See spectacular art deco and other historical architecture!
+Get a glimpse into our ancient Indigenous roots.

Private tours are available upon request.

Hope you'll join us!

Meeting Point

Valley Youth Theatre

525 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Valley Youth Theater is located on the corner of Fillmore and 1st Street. We will meet behind the building where you will see a large mural.

What's included:

• In person local guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

St. Mary's Basilica

231 N. 3rd Street, Downtown, Phoenix, 85004-2219, Arizona

Phoenix's largest stained glass collection with a fantastic story to boot!

10 minutes

Orpheum Theater

203 West Adams Street, , Phoenix, 85003-1602, Arizona

Stunning 1920's Spanish Colonial Architecture

5 minutes

Her Secret Is Patience

424 N Central Ave, Phoenix, 85004-2113, Arizona

Other-worldly sculpture from world-renowned artist, Janet Echelmann.

5 minutes