Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour
Overview
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!
What's Included
- In person local guide
Meeting Location
525 North 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
231 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
What To Expect
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- In person local guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- In person local guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
