Prescott History Walking Tour: Whiskey Row to Nob Hill
Overview
Prescott was Arizona's first territorial capital, a mining boomtown where gold, ambition and the Wild West collided. The stories behind these streets are bigger, wilder and stranger than most visitors realize.
On this 2-hour, 1.5-mile daytime walk your local guide leads you from Courthouse Plaza along Whiskey Row to the Victorian mansions of Nob Hill. Hear what happened at the Palace Saloon the night the Row burned in 1900, why one mansion's family connections reach all the way to the U.S. Senate, which saloon hosted a rock legend nobody expected, and why Prescott claims the world's oldest rodeo. Stops include the Yavapai County Courthouse, the Palace Saloon, the Hassayampa Inn, the Elks Theater and Nob Hill.
Every story is originally researched by co-founder and local author Susan Johnson. Mother and son owned, five generations of Arizona roots, 2,000+ verified reviews. No scripts, no recycled facts.
Comfortable shoes and water advised. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome.
What's Included
- A 1.5-mile walking tour through Prescott’s historic downtown plaza and beautiful Knob Hill
- Experience the drama of The Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900 on the very streets where it happened.
- Expert local guides who bring history to life through impassioned storytelling.
- Tips are never mandatory, but gravely appreciated by our local guides!
Meeting Location
120 South Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
230 South Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303, USA
What To Expect
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Yavapai County Courthouse Square (pass by)
Whiskey Row (pass by)
The Palace Restaurant and Saloon (pass by)
Hassayampa Inn (pass by)
Elks Opera House Theatre (pass by)
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 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- A 1.5-mile walking tour through Prescott’s historic downtown plaza and beautiful Knob Hill.
- Experience the drama of The Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900 on the very streets where it happened.
- Expert local guides who bring history to life through impassioned storytelling.
- Tips are never mandatory, but gravely appreciated by our local guides!.
The minimum age to participate is 3. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Prescott History Walking Tour: Whiskey Row to Nob Hill 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 Prescott History Walking Tour: Whiskey Row to Nob Hill 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
- A 1.5-mile walking tour through Prescott’s historic downtown plaza and beautiful Knob Hill
- Experience the drama of The Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900 on the very streets where it happened.
- Expert local guides who bring history to life through impassioned storytelling.
- Tips are never mandatory, but gravely appreciated by our local guides!
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 20 travelers
