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Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Recommended by 90% of travelers
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Tucson, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· cole_l ·
Nov 2025
Monk was great, had a good time, totally recommend! Glad we had a smaller crowd able to ask questions on fly.
· kia_c ·
Dec 2025
This was great! I’ve lived in Tucson my entire life and still learned lots of new lore on this tour. If you’re into history and ghosties definitely recommend.

Overview

    What's Included

    • One of our eccentric and ethereal guides.
    • A new knowledge of Downtown Tucson’s history.
    • 1 Mile guided walking tour through downtown Tucson's haunted history
    • We will not enter any buildings or historic haunts.
    • Guide Gratuities.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 422 N Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

      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

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Hotel Congress (Pass By)

    Rialto Theatre (Pass By)

    57 S Scott Ave (Pass By)

    St. Augustine Cathedral (Pass By)

    Fox Theater (Pass By)

    Pioneer Hotel (Pass By)

    Francisco Studios-Tucson (Pass By)

    Tucson (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 52 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Fun Ghost and History Tour

    Sarah_M, Mar 2026
    This was a really fun way to get to know some of Tucson's history and landmarks. Monk was a terrific storyteller and very personable.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Sarah, thank you! Monk is a natural when it comes to bringing Tucson's history to life. From the Hotel Congress to the stories that most visitors never hear, he has a way of making you feel like you're discovering this city for the first time. So glad the tour was a fun way to get to know Tucson.

    I have done a lot of...

    carolina_a, Feb 2026
    I have done a lot of ghost and history tours (London, key west, Baltimore, and more). I was excited to hear about Tucson’s history. Monk seems like a great guy and was very personable. You can feel he has a lot of passion for what he does. However, this tour was lackluster. I’m not sure if it was because there aren’t a lot of stories to tell, but it seemed that he didn’t have a lot of great material to share. I also felt he talked a little too long - my mind started wandering. I really wanted to like this tour but I just wasn’t feeling it and left disappointed.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Carolina, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we really appreciate you bringing experience from ghost tours across the country. Monk is one of our most passionate guides, and we're glad that came through. We're always working to make our Tucson tour the best it can be, and feedback from experienced tour-goers like you is incredibly valuable. We'd love the chance to exceed your expectations on a future visit.

    Not the best ghost/night walking tour I've been on, but still a fun way to spend 90 minutes

    Regina_L, Jan 2026
    I've taken ghost tours in the Washington DC area, Charleston, Seattle, San Francisco, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and San Diego. I enjoy ghost tours not because of the supernatural, but because they tend to cover an area's unique history, quirks, and culture. I went on the Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour with tour guide Monk in December 2025. He is a friendly, enthusiastic tour guide. That night, the tour group was comprised of 6-7 very friendly adults, and we were all paying close attention. I believe we were a good, captive audience for the tour. Unfortunately, I don't think Monk had a lot of strong material to work with; there probably is not enough interesting history in the Downtown area to develop a top notch tour. While we learned a little about Downtown Tucson, the stories were not very memorable. I wish the tour included a deeper dive into Tucson's unique history, but in Monk's defense, there may not have been enough unique history to draw from. To be transparent, I prefer a "nerdier" or more academic/adult tour over a melodramatic tour. I talked to a few other tour attendees who felt the same way. I've been on ghost tours that were much more memorable than this one, but nevertheless, I'm glad this tour is offered, and I am glad for the chance to learn a little about the city. At the very least, it's a fun way to walk the city at night with a friendly group.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Regina, thank you for the thoughtful review. With ghost tours from DC to New Orleans under your belt, we really appreciate you sharing your perspective. We're glad the Tucson history and culture came through, and that the evening was a fun way to spend 90 minutes. Feedback from experienced tour-goers like you helps us keep raising the bar. We hope to welcome you back to see how our Tucson tour continues to evolve.

    This was great! I’ve...

    kia_c, Dec 2025
    This was great! I’ve lived in Tucson my entire life and still learned lots of new lore on this tour. If you’re into history and ghosties definitely recommend.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Kia, this is exactly the kind of review we love. When a lifelong Tucson local still learns something new on our tour, that tells us our guides and our research are doing their job. Glad you discovered some new lore in your own city. Thanks for joining us!

    Monk was great, had a...

    cole_l, Nov 2025
    Monk was great, had a good time, totally recommend! Glad we had a smaller crowd able to ask questions on fly.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you! Monk is great with smaller groups because it turns the tour into more of a conversation. Glad you had the chance to ask questions along the way and that you had a good time. We appreciate the recommendation!

    Fantastic tour

    Andrew_O, Oct 2025
    Great time with Monk and Jade on 10/16. Stories were very entertaining, and hearing the history of Tucson was awesome.

    Wonderful!

    Kathleen_K, Oct 2025
    Fun and informative experience! Scott is a great, knowledgeable guide. We highly recommend this tour.

    Great experience!!

    Cynthia_B, Aug 2025
    Amazing experience, our tour guide was pretty knowledgeable and fun, my daughter and I enjoyed it a lot, 100% recommended.

    Recommend even if you are a native

    Bill_S, Aug 2025
    I’ve lived in Tucson my whole life and I still learned a lot on this tour. Our guide Monk had great stories and made the tour engaging, highly recommend

    Hot but fun

    Mary_S, Aug 2025
    Monk did a great job story telling and providing interesting history. This was one of the few tours available in this heat so we are glad he was willing to work and entertain us.

    Very informative and...

    David_B, Mar 2025
    Very informative and guide was very respectful and friendly. Was thinking there would be more stories of hauntings; most of the stories were more of historical events in Tucson. Even so it was very enjoyable.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you for booking with Freaky Foot Tours and taking the time to leave this review! Stay Spooky!

    Wear comfortable shoes....

    Kathy_F, Mar 2025
    Wear comfortable shoes. The tour was great. Didn’t realize Tucson had such interesting old hotels where deaths occurred. Our guide Monk was a great story teller. Really enjoyed the experience. Plan to take it again this summer with another group of family members.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Your spooktacular guide enjoyed leading your boo-tiful group through the streets of downtown!

    Fun and Interesting Tour

    Mark_J, Mar 2025
    I was in Tucson for a conference, so I didn't have a lot of time to explore the city. I enjoy walking tours, so this one was perfect for me. My guide Monk was excellent. He is a great storyteller and knowledgeable about Tucson's history.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you for that boo-tiful review! Our spirits are sailing!

    Fun evening in downtown Tucson!

    EMMA_M, Jan 2025
    What a fun evening! Our whole family enjoyed this 90 minute tour through downtown Tucson. The walk included stops at iconic landmarks with a mixture of engaging ghost stories and interesting historical details about the sites and Tucson. Monk (our guide) has a wealth of knowledge and he easily expanded on questions that we asked. A very entertaining evening.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for booking with Freaky Foot Tours and taking the time to leave this review! Stay Spooky!

    This is a great Tucson experience!

    TOM_S, Dec 2024
    Monk did a great job. I really enjoyed the mixture of Tucson history (some of which I did not know) and the intriguing what-ifs about a time gone by. Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Phantastic! Are spirits are soaring that you enjoyed your spooky tour!

    Fun ghost tour through downtown Tucson

    Jacob_M, Dec 2024
    Hearing the stories of Hotel Congress and the Dillinger Gang and the families of ghosts and the tragedies and the history of Tucson

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Many thanks for your phantasmic feedback!

    Fantastic tour!

    Oliver_H, Dec 2024
    Fantastic tour! Very knowledgeable and charismatic guide, and enjoyable route. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a fun and friendly night time activity.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    It thrills us to hear about your spooktacular time, thanks for booking with Freaky Foot Tours and taking the time to leave this review!

    What a fun tour!

    Panagiota_V, Dec 2024
    I had such a great time on this tour! My tour guide Monk was so much fun! You could really tell his passion for the town he lives in. I am born and raised in Tucson, and learned new things I didn't know about my city, which definitely surprised me! I will absolutely be suggesting this your to family and friends.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for booking with Freaky Foot Tours and taking the time to leave this review! Stay Spooky!

    Highly recommend for anyone visiting Tucson!

    Rmulo_C, Dec 2024
    Such a cool experience! This tour brought Tucson’s wild history to life in a way I never expected. The guide was super engaging, and the stories about bandits, pioneers, and even ghostly spirits kept me hooked the whole time. Walking through downtown and imagining the old Santa Rita Hotel or hearing about the Pioneer Hotel tragedy gave me chills. It’s the perfect mix of history, mystery, and fun. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Tucson!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    We love to hear this, hope your tour was filled with thrills and chills!

    This skeptic enjoyed the tour

    Gracie_M, Dec 2024
    I really enjoyed how all of the stories were rooted in the history of Tucson, then highlighted reported hauntings & paranormal happenings. I’m not really into ghosts and had a great time learning so many stories of different locations in Tucson! The guide was great!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Many thanks for your phantasmic feedback!

    A spooky good time

    Matthew_M, Dec 2024
    Great tour! Really well run. Spooky and learned a lot. If you’re spending time in Tucson this is definitely something to check out.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Phantastic! Are spirits are soaring that you enjoyed your spooky tour!

    Really enjoyed this Tour!

    Jonathan_J, Dec 2024
    Great tour, very informative and loved the fact that the stories were entertaining but also historical. It was the perfect level of spooky for a winter night activity.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you! If there’s a ghost of a chance your friends want a phantastic night out, please send them our way!

    Informative and Entertaining

    Brigitte_D, Dec 2024
    I didn't know what to expect, but ended up really enjoying this tour. I had no idea about the history of the area until now and would be interested in doing another one sometime to learn more. Very interesting stories, would absolutely recommend this experience to a friend!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    We’re so pleased you had a phantom-tastic tour! Please tell your friends!

    Spooky and Spectacular Experience!

    Rafael_L, Dec 2024
    I did the Flagstaff Haunted History Tour on my own, and it was amazing! The guide was super engaging and made the ghost stories feel so real. Walking through the historic downtown at night was spooky in the best way. Even though I went solo, the group vibe was friendly, and I didn’t feel out of place. If you love history and a good scare, this is a must-do!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for that boo-tiful review! Our spirits are sailing!

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