• 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.

• In person local guide

In this 2-hour, fun-filled walking tour, you’ll experience the grit, glamour, and glory of Phoenix’s past and present.

This isn’t your typical history book tour; it’s packed with personal anecdotes from your guide and stories from iconic Phoenix figures like the former owner of Hotel San Carlos, a renowned crime detective, a leader in the Phoenix historic preservation movement, and more!

On our tour, we will:

• Trace the history of how Phoenix transformed from the Wild West to the 5th largest city in the USA.
• Discover the Phoenix-Psycho connection with visits to filming locations of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”.
• Walk through the haunts of rich, famous, and infamous personalities like Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Al Capone, Walter Cronkite, Sandra Day O’Connor, and others.
• Admire spectacular art deco and other historical architecture!
• Get a glimpse into our ancient Indigenous roots.

Private tours are available upon request.

We hope you’ll join us!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.