Downtown Tucson Ghost Tour: Haunted History Walking Tour
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In 1934, a Hotel Congress firefighter recognized John Dillinger's gang from a tip and a heavy suitcase. That capture made national headlines. But the Hotel Congress has older secrets, and it is only the first haunted stop on this tour.
On this 90-minute, one-mile walk through downtown Tucson you'll visit 8 haunted landmarks: the Hotel Congress and Room 242, the Rialto Theatre and the fire that almost destroyed it, the site of the old Santa Rita Hotel, St. Augustine Cathedral, the Fox Theatre, the Pioneer Hotel fire that changed Arizona's fire codes, a recording studio with uninvited guests, and the rail yard where an O.K. Corral vendetta ended on the tracks.
Every story is originally researched by co-founder and Arizona author Susan Johnson. Mother and son owned, five generations of Arizona roots, 2,000+ verified reviews. Local storytellers, not script readers.
We do not enter buildings; the stories hit harder from the street. Your attendance is gravely appreciated.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- A new knowledge of Downtown Tucson’s history.
- 1 Mile guided walking tour through downtown Tucson's haunted history
- One of our eccentric and ethereal guides.
Not included
- We will not enter any buildings or historic haunts.
- Guide Gratuities.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Tucson's haunted and historic downtown hotel, full of spooky stories and tales of betrayal
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Stop 2
Tucson's renowned concert venue, learn about it's seedy and spooky past and the fire that almost destroyed it.
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Stop 3
See the site of the old Santa Rita Hotel where a devastating family tragedy occurred
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Stop 4
Hear what spirits walk the halls of this hallowed ground
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Stop 5
We all know ghosts love a good theatrical production
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Stop 6
Learn about a fire that changed Tucson forever
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Stop 7
Many spirits walk the halls of these famous recording studios
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Stop 8
Hear about Dillinger's famous escape, and the ghosts that haunted the rail yards from Tucson's wild west past.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Our meeting point is on the south side of Toole, close to the intersection of Congress and Toole. If you google "Freaky Foot Tours Tucson" it will take you right there. There’s plenty of paid on street and garage parking nearby. https://downtowntucson.org/explore/parking/map
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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