Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour
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!
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Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour
What's included in Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Mary's Basilica
Phoenix's largest stained glass collection with a fantastic story to boot!
Orpheum Theater
Stunning 1920's Spanish Colonial Architecture
Her Secret Is Patience
Other-worldly sculpture from world-renowned artist, Janet Echelmann.
Inclusions
- In person local guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Valley Youth Theater is located on the corner of Fillmore and 1st Street. We will meet behind the building where you will see a large mural.