Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour
Phoenix, USA
Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Phoenix, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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4.9
based on 59 reviews
Ugo_O, Apr 2026
Awesome tour experience with Lori, provided historical insight in detail, I feel I have learnt alot more about Phoenix and its history through this tour experience.
Lori was very kind and helpful as well. Met a great tour group that made the experience fun too
Response from Host, Apr 2026
I am so glad you enjoyed the tour and the other guests. I think that is one of the best part of travel--rubbing shoulders with people from all over the world. I am so glad I was able to provide that opportunity for you in a way that you enjoyed. Thanks so much for your review!
Sadie_S, Mar 2026
Loved this tour! I learned so many cool things and saw some of the great historic wonders of Phoenix! I would highly recommend this tour if your visiting or even live here and want to learn more.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for you review and recommendation. That means a lot! It was fun to get to know you a bit and introduce you to Phoenix.
Angela_H, Mar 2026
Great walking tour with unique information about Phoenix. Interesting stops and knowledgeable tour guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks so much for taking time for a review--I know your time in Phoenix was so busy--so glad you came!
Thresa_B, Mar 2026
Great historical tour, Lori Ann was informative, fun and patient with our large group, some who liked to wander off a bit.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your review. You guys were a great group of 10! There are always varied interests as far as picture taking, etc. which can be a challenge for maintaining a good pace for everyone. That is why I keep my groups small compared to many other tour companies. I am so glad you had a good time!
J_F, Mar 2026
Absolutely fantastic! The tour with Laura Ann was amazing. She was attentive, knowledgeable and engaging. She provided substantial history and cultural facts, making this experience memorable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for sharing the details of what you liked--this is so helpful to me and others!
Jose_A, Feb 2026
A good educational and cool experience! Definitely recommend. If you like to know about the city you're visiting rather than just going to the city, then this is for you.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! It was such a pleasure to have you on the tour and chat with you along the way!
JETHO_C, Feb 2026
Great way to get to know about Phoenix, the area and the state, from a long time resident of the city.
Throughly enjoyed the tour and Lori Ann and her extensive knowledge and history of the area.
Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
I love hearing from locals and am so glad you came and had a good time! Hope to see you again! Thanks so much for taking time for the review. That means a lot to me!
Susan_B, Feb 2026
The guide was friendly and enthusiastic. We ran out of time and missed the basilica and I would have rather seen that then some of the lesser
Three of the stories shared during the tour: a woman who died by suicide by jumping off a hotel roof, a woman who was raped (Miranda rights story) and a brothel “madam”.
Sandra Day O’Connor was briefly mentioned but the tour didn’t include anything commemorating her. While the storied about the victims/survivors may be part of the history of Phoenix, I think it would be wise to balance it with some other perspectives of women, besides defining them by their death, assault, or facet of their sexuality.
A lot of the tour centered on the historical buildings and more information about the architecture would have been enjoyable.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Susan for your thoughtful insights. What I include in a tour is of constant concern for me so this is helpful. While I try to strike a balance of the "Grit, Glamour and Glory" of Phoenix, it appears that unfortunately I was a bit off for you.
I will take your comments to heart.
I would like to address something that might be helpful to you and to readers. If you are ever in a tour you are not enjoying--most guides (I am including myself) actually love questions. That let's them know that you want to know more detail--or maybe you want to change direction.
I started this tour company after seeing so many groups wander through Europe with head sets on and no engagement with the tour guided. I wanted my guests to have a better experience so I called my company, Arizona iNG Tours with the idea that this is an interactive tour. I keep my tours small so that people can ask questions and I can changes things up according the interests of the group.
I also want to address the perspective of the way women were depicted. If that was the interpretation that was not intended. There are incredible women that I also mention in the tour--that if that was not emphasized appropriately I will do it here. All of these women are mentioned in our tour by the way.
1) Miranda's victim-Patricia Weir: She bravely came forward at tremendous risk to herself. She changed the world forever. She should be honored.
2) Mae Heard: She has made a tremendous impact in the preservation of Indigenous art and culture. She should be honored.
3) Unnamed young mother: (more detail in the tour) she had a tremendous impact in the make food available children and families around the world.
4) Sandra Day O'Connor: Trailblazer in law. Continued moving forward despite years of discrimination. She should be honored.
Thanks again for your insights. I hope this helps!
Julie_E, Jan 2026
Interesting. Learned about building styles.
Liked seeing the art murals and learning about them. Jail was cool.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello and thank you so much for your review! Rarely do I get a less than 5-star review so this give me pause and insight into some recent changes in the route. I thought guests might enjoy some of the things I was leaving out. Because of your tepid experience I am switching back to the former route which was a consistent 5 star experience for my guests. Thanks again for your insight!
Cindy_K, Jan 2026
Lovely walk. Lori Ann was wonderful. Fun to hear of historical beginnings of Phoenix-architecture/ people who helped shape the city. Loved the court house tour.
April_A, Jan 2026
Our guide was so friendly! I loved how she made time for questions. I went by myself and felt very much included.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for coming and for your review! I am so glad you felt comfortable and that we all got to be a part of your travel experience her in town! Hope to see you again!
Judith_K, Jan 2026
The tour guide was very informative, answered questions, and told fun hiatorical stories. It was relaxed and we enjoyed it. We learned a lot about Phoenix.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So glad you had a good time! It was great having you on the tour. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
George_H, Jan 2026
It was a great experience and well worth the time and money. Lori Ann was our guide.,She was very friendly knowledgeable and well prepared to answer any questions
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So glad a local like you liked the tour! So glad you came and joined in the conversation and thanks for your great questions--it keeps my hoppin'. Hope to see you again!
Victoria_K, Jan 2026
We had a walking tour in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, and it was a really great experience. The guide was very knowledgeable, and the tour was full of interesting facts, history, and new things we learned. We saw downtown from a completely different perspective. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Phoenix or even locals who want to learn more about the city.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
I am so glad you enjoyed your tour! Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation to other travelers and for locals! I loved spending the time with you guys! Happy 2026!
MerryAshlyn_G, Dec 2025
The tour was great! Perfect activity for a warm winter afternoon in Phoenix. The tour guide had lots of cool stories with something of interest for everyone in the group!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks for the review. So glad you enjoyed the weather and a ramble through the streets. Great to have you! Hope to see you again next time you come!
Janet_C, Nov 2025
The tour guide was the best. She was very knowledgeable and kept all of us very entertained. It was a great adventure!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks for the review! Entertaining and an adventure--two of my favorite words--glad you came to be a part of it!
Irene_W, Oct 2025
Enjoyed knowing all of the history of Phoenix. Although we do not speak Spanish 2 people did. Our tour guide was fluent so everyone could enjoy everything.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed the tour! Thanks so much for coming and embracing the the bilingual experience. This doesn't happen often but it's great to be able to accommodate everyone!
Enid_H, Mar 2025
The tour was very interesting. We learned a great deal about the history of Phoenix. Our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
So glad you came and had a good time! Thank you so much for your review!
Yamile_R, Mar 2025
Great walking tour and Lori was so knowledgeable and fun! She walked at a great pace and we learned so much about the great history of Phoenix! We ended our tour at St Mary’s Basilica and it just so happened mass was beginning so she asked if we wanted to stay!!! YES!!! What a great bonus!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for the review and being FUN too! I am glad that it worked out that you could stay for mass. Immersion into culture during travel is getting harder and harder these days--but you guys jumped into it! Glad you enjoyed it!
Elayne_R, Feb 2025
We had a terrific tour of historic downtown Phoenix. Since Lori Ann had lived in Phoenix, she intermingled her own stories with the tour
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thanks for your review and interjecting "terrific" into the description. That put a huge smile on my face! Great to have you on the tour!
jacqueline_g, Jan 2025
We loved the stories & insights shared by our cheerful & entertaining guide, Lori-Ann. The tour had a nice blend of building styles, history, culture & sports/film trivia. 🤩
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank your for taking the time for a review! I am glad you enjoyed the architecture and found me entertaining--I guess that means you got my puns. Thank you so much for laughing!
Susan_S, Oct 2024
This was a very interesting and informative walking tour. I enjoyed being able to go inside some of the buildings and even see some museum displays as part of the tour. Phoenix is a great city to walk around as it is largely flat! The guide, Lori Ann, was also kind enough to walk me to the RoRo district afterwards and point out some of the murals and places to eat lunch. Loved the tour and would not hesitate to recommend it.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
You were so fun on the tour. Nothing like having someone interested in what you have to share right! So glad you enjoy it. Thanks so much for your generous and thoughtful review!
Oscar_R, Feb 2025
Fue un gran recorrido por la parte histórica de la ciudad, Lori Ann fue una excelente guía, muy amable y además conocía muy bien la historia de todos los lugares que visitamos
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Muchisimas gracias por sus palabras amables! Fue iun privilegio compartier nuestra historia con alguien tan interesado! El placer fue mio!
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