Phoenix: Historic Walking Tour

Walk through downtown Phoenix to uncover hidden alleys, historic landmarks, and stories of Hollywood stars and local legends.
Step back in time with this Historic Walking Tour of Phoenix, a two-hour journey through the city’s central corridor filled with grit, glamour, and fascinating stories.

Start at the Arizona Youth Theater, where you’ll meet your guide by the striking Water is Life mural. From there, set out on a route that reveals Phoenix’s wild and colorful past, from territorial days to the post-WWII era. Along the way, you’ll stop at landmarks such as Luhrs Tower, St. Mary’s Basilica, Hotel San Carlos, the Orpheum Theater, and the Historic Police Museum.

Discover Hollywood’s connection to Phoenix with visits to filming locations from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and learn about the celebrities who left their mark on the city, including Steven Spielberg, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, and Walter Cronkite. Your guide will share hidden stories and even lead you into secret alleys tucked between downtown blocks.

The experience is as entertaining as it is informative, complete with songs and tips on where to eat and what to explore after your tour. Designed for visitors and locals alike, this walk uncovers Phoenix’s layered history and helps preserve its unique identity for future generations.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.