Murders & Mysteries True Crime Ghost Tour in Phoenix
Description
Are you ready to experience spine-tingling accounts of true crime at our city's most haunted locations? Using dark historical facts and urban legends, our murders and mysteries tour will take you on a journey to some of Phoenix's most chilling and unnerving sites, where you may experience supernatural sightings, psychic encounters, and unexplained moments. Every story, 100% true! Join us and see why Phoenix is one of the most haunted cities in the Southwest!
Tour info
721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix AZ
Why take this tour?
Your experience will include a combination of:
- Site of a Mafia-style assassination from the 1970s
- Double homicide and dismemberment site from a jealousy murder circa 1930s
- Murderer’s former residence
- The original train station and history of events
- Original county courthouse where famous murderers went to trial
- Haunted Victorian-era mansion, site of multiple deaths
- Haunted hotel and home to Phoenix’s most notorious ghost
- A haunted theater home to multiple ghosts
- The list goes on and on.
There is a long, violent, and tragic past to this city. We are the Old West after all. With so many tragic deaths, Phoenix has become a hot spot for paranormal activity.
Murders and Mysteries: A Phoenix Ghost Tour
While there are plenty of ghost tours in Phoenix, very few explore the dark side of the history of this vibrant city. On Spirit of Arizona Tours, you will hear about murders, ghosts, and scandals that rarely make it onto the History Channel or into textbooks.
Perfect for mystery lovers, crime aficionados, or anyone who loves a good ghost story.
You won't just hear about strange deaths or paranormal activity—you will get to personally explore the sites and experience what they have to offer. On our Phoenix Murders and Mysteries Ghost Tour, you will get up close and personal with a former murder scene, witness sites where psychics experienced spiritual contact from the other side, and enter locations where ghost hunting shows have filmed.
As one visitor said, “The Phoenix Ghost Tour. was an awesome combination of history, paranormal and comedy. I highly recommend it!” So, whether you want to learn about the notable past deaths in Phoenix or you're seeking a spooky adventure, our tours will deliver.
Not into the spookiness but love history? All our tours are packed with historical details—and don’t worry, they are updated regularly to include the most current information. And if you’re looking for a more personalized experience, request a custom tour and we will create a unique experience just for you and your group.
There must be something that really motivates ghosts to haunt Phoenix. Maybe it's the heat, or maybe they just really like the city. Either way, it's clear that these spirits are here to stay!
The Sonoran Desert has been a mysterious and mystical place for hundreds of years. The mysterious disappearance of the Hohokam people, who used to live here, has given rise to much speculation. The Hohokam were an ancient people who developed the first urban society in the Salt River area. They created an impressive irrigation system that is still used today. The Hohokam were a thriving and flourishing culture, until their sudden and mysterious disappearance in the 1400s.
When early European settlers arrived, the desert was a savage wilderness, drawing many dangerous and unsavory characters to the city in its early days. Locals drank heavily, played cards, and most of all walked the streets armed and ready to combat the outlaws and natives that loitered. Violence was common, political gang fights were common, and justice was swift and personal. Elections often ended with shootouts.
Any city with a history this drenched in blood is bound to be home to some paranormal activity. The ghosts of past tragedies and crimes still haunt the city streets, and you can feel their icy presence as you wander the darkened alleys. Book your tour today, and experience the supernatural side of Phoenix for yourself!
Not only will you get spooked out with a couple of terrifying tours, but you'll find out all about Arizona’s history and hear some intriguing ghost stories!
Phoenix is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway, and our tours and deals make it that much better. Read on for more information about our deals, and book your spot today!
Included
a local historian as your guide
bus transportation
Excluded
tips & gratuity
we recommend bringing a bottle of water or any snacks
Frequently asked questions
Things to know
Please Note:
This is a vehicle lead tour. We will drive you to each stop. Tours run rain or shine. It is up to the discretion of your guide to alter routes and timing due to unforeseen circumstances or in the best interest of safety.
This tour meets in Downtown Phoenix off of 1st and Roosevelt streets....
This is a vehicle lead tour. We will drive you to each stop. Tours run rain or shine. It is up to the discretion of your guide to alter routes and timing due to unforeseen circumstances or in the best interest of safety.
This tour meets in Downtown Phoenix off of 1st and Roosevelt streets. Exact address will be provided in booking confirmation email.
Guest
All ages.
All ages.
Rates
$64 per person
If your party is larger than 14 please contact us. We can make arrangements.
Custom times available for large parties or private parties.
$64 per person
If your party is larger than 14 please contact us. We can make arrangements.
Custom times available for large parties or private parties.
Customer Reviews
Danielle Frick
5/5 | 22nd February 2023
We took the murder and mystery tour. Excellent guide- spoiler alert… you have to wait until the end for the outcome, no matter how many times you ask 🤣 seriously though, we do a lot of tours all over the country and can say this was one of the top. Your guide truly does make the difference in your experience and Jarred makes the experience worth the price. Thank you from your favorite TN ladies. Despite their facial expresses because they are over pics- it kept these 12 yr old girls entertained. They have already asked to tour with Jarred again.
Heather Cantu
5/5 | 22nd February 2023
We took the Murder and Mysteries tour and Jarrod was excellent! He was very personable and knowledgeable. We had so much fun and can’t wait to take the haunted pub crawl tour! Your TN crew😉
Jen G
5/5 | 7th February 2023
Jarrod was amazing! This guy is knowledgeable beyond belief. He took us to parts of Phoenix I had no idea existed. He was patient with my family and their, sometimes ridiculous, questions. He was exactly the tour guide I would have wanted if I could have picked one out. I will definitely recommend this to my true crime fan friends and will be back for another tour! If you love true crime, this is the tour for you! Thanks Jarrod!!
Jennifer Goldman
5/5 | 6th February 2023
We took the Phoenix murders and mysteries tour today and I cannot wait to book another tour. Jarrod is so knowledgeable about the history of this town I’ve lived in for over 30 years, was a great storyteller, and put up with my family and our billion questions. If you love true crime like I do, book this tour and do it ASAP. Thank you Jarrod for your expertise! Definitely five stars!!
Julissa Gomez
5/5 | 7th September 2022
The Phoenix Ghost tour was an Amazing experience and learned so much about some murder/crime history in Phoenix! Brought our family and friends along with us and everyone enjoyed there experience. Jared was extremely kind and very informative on the murder/crime/ghost history of Phoenix! Will definitely do another tour with him and bring back our family & friends!!! Thank you for an awesome night!
Jo Buddy
5/5 | 4th September 2022
Jarrod is amazing!! We booked this tour because it's a bus tour so there's a chance to tour different neighbourhoods and places and have a break from the Arizona heat. The tour is amazing. Jarrod is personable, kind, funny and he drives well. His stories are interesting and the locations are fascinating and in some cases beautiful. We got to walk around and take pics at 5 stops and he has a good relationship with the owners/ managers and he maintains those so he can keep his tours going. Part historical part murder mystery part touristy visit its a blend of perfection all in one. You can tell Jarrod really enjoys what he does because he makes each story he tells come Alive. Highly highly recommend this tour and this company.. in fact were taking a tour with him tomorrow as we tour phoenix and Area.Support local small businesses that work hard and know how to do it right!!
Nick Macchio
5/5 | 18th August 2022
Amazing experience and a wonderful evening with plenty of stories. He clearly knows what he is talking about and loves doing it!! 10/10
Nina Noël Melchor
5/5 | 15th August 2022
Do not go anywhere else for a tour in Arizona! Jarrod is a legit historian who has an obvious passion for what he does. We did the Phoenix Murders and Mysteries Tour, and this was absolutely worth the money. There was air conditioning, you do not have walk anywhere, Jarrod has lived here for decades and he knows the city incredibly well. This is not a regurgitated cheesy script from Google like other tour companies out there that make you walk with a lantern and who have no connection to the city’s history. Jarrod has connections with each of the locations which was so cool, & he was extremely considerate and kind and we were very entertained the entire time. We had friends visit from out of state and this was the perfect thing to do while they were here! He has multiple other tours that we cannot wait to book! We did this tour last night and we have not stopped talking about how awesome this was, it was just the best 😊
Mike M
5/5 | 30th July 2022
Jerod did a fantastic job taking our group to great locations with great history about these locations. Fun evening and I learned some things about Phoenix that I didn’t know, and it am a native.
Tayler Wilson
5/5 | 15th July 2022
We had such a good time on this tour. Jared was extremely personable and knowledgeable on everything we went over. His lively story telling made the whole experience, it was like exploring Phoenix with a close friend. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something to do in Phoenix. Super informative and would gladly go on another tour with this group!
Amy L
5/5 | 24th May 2022
Did the Phoenix Murders and Mysteries Ghost Tour last night with Jarrod! My family and I had a great time learning about the mysteries in Phoenix that I didn’t even know happened. Jarrod is so full of information and could just sit there all night and pick his brain if there was enough time! I’m excited to read up on the murders and mysteries we discussed to learn more and am going to look into booking another tour! Jarrod was very personable, had a lot of knowledge, and you could tell he was passionate about history! Highly recommend as it helps give you a personal insight to some secrets of Phoenix!
Darlene Alameda-Klink
5/5 | 15th April 2022
Fantastic tour! Jarrod was super informative, lots of stories, and entertaininng as well. Highly recomend his tours. We look forward to taking another one hopefully to Tombstone in the near future. Skeptical? I know he has a lot of 4-5 star reviews, but they are truly accurate.
CPeetie
5/5 | 26th March 2022
I cannot stop telling people about this tour! My 14 yr old daughter wanted to go on a ghost tour of sorts for her birthday and since the girls in our family were traveling from out of state for the occasion and we are all true crime/ghost story fans as well, we were all in when we found this tour. And Jarred, our tour guide, did not disappoint! Besides being on time, down-to-earth and super helpful when I emailed a couple of questions before booking, he has a wealth of knowledge about the locations he takes you to and you can tell that he is truly passionate about the history of Phoenix. This wasn’t just some cookie cutter, scripted tour. It was like we were hanging with a friend being shown around the city, talking about the dark history of each location. Only thing I would’ve changed is I wanted it to be longer, ha! The 3 hours flew by! I guess that’s what happens when everyone is enjoying the tour though. Definitely looking forward to attending another one in the near future. If you are on the fence about doing this one - just do it. You won’t be disappointed.
Robyn Highfill
5/5 | 15th March 2022
This was the best ghost tour in Phoenix I have ever been on. Jared, the tour guide, not only shows you different haunted locations, he knows the history behind it and is passionate about it. If you love history, this tour is for you. If you love murder mysteries, this tour is for you. I can't wait to do another tour!! The BEST ghost tour in AZ - will not disappoint!