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Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour
Phoenix
Discover Phoenix's past and present on a 2-hour walking tour. Uncover hidden stories, iconic figures, and historic sites. Book your adventure today!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- In person local guide
Additional Information
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!
Location
Valley Youth Theatre
North 1st Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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