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Private Flagstaff Crimes Legends and Dark History Tour
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for children under the age of 10
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour in Flagstaff with your own local guide. Step into the darker side of Flagstaff's past as you explore its historic streets.
Discover the darker side of grand hotels and the historic railroad district of Flagstaff. Hear stories inspired by real events and colorful local characters. Learn how fires, crime and the challenges of life in a growing frontier town shaped the community. Explore the places where justice was served, fortunes were made and the city's character was forged over generations This tour combines authentic history with fascinating storytelling. Designed for history enthusiasts and curious explorers, it offers a unique perspective on one of Ariz...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Professional Tour Guide
Meals and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
1 E Rte 66
The guide will meet all guests at the main entrance of the historic Sante Fe Depot.
(1 E Rte 66, Flagstaff AZ 86001)
Return
Coconino County Superior Court
Finish off the tour outside the courthouse, where you learn about the history of crime and justice in Flagstaff.
Private Flagstaff Crimes Legends and Dark History Tour
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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour in Flagstaff with your own local guide. Step into the darker side of Flagstaff's past as you explore its historic streets.
Discover the darker side of grand hotels and the historic railroad district of Flagstaff. Hear stories inspired by real events and colorful local characters. Learn how fires, crime and the challenges of life in a growing frontier town shaped the community. Explore the places where justice was served, fortunes were made and the city's character was forged over generations This tour combines authentic history with fascinating storytelling. Designed for history enthusiasts and curious explorers, it offers a unique perspective on one of Ariz...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Professional Tour Guide
Meals and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
1 E Rte 66
The guide will meet all guests at the main entrance of the historic Sante Fe Depot.
(1 E Rte 66, Flagstaff AZ 86001)
Return
Coconino County Superior Court
Finish off the tour outside the courthouse, where you learn about the history of crime and justice in Flagstaff.
Itinerary
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1 E Rte 66
Explore the exterior of the historic Santa Fe Depot before walking beside the active railroad platforms. Learn how the railroad brought prosperity to the city but also claimed lives. Hear of dangerous working conditions, fatal accidents and the risks faced by workers and travelers alike. Your guide will share the events that shaped Flagstaff into an important destination along the Santa Fe Railway.
25 minutes
2
The Orpheum Theater
As you walk through downtown, discover how the arrival of America's most famous highway transformed Flagstaff into a lively destination. Continue to the Orpheum Theater where the city's nightlife flourished during the early twentieth century. Learn about Prohibition, late-night entertainment and the changing social scene that shaped downtown after dark. Discover how this historic venue has been carefully preserved while continuing to play an important role in Flagstaff's cultural life.
25 minutes
3
Weatherford Hotel
Admire one of Flagstaff's best-known historic buildings from outside. Learn about the hotel's role during the city's early years and the lively businesses that once surrounded it. Hear stories of frontier life, gambling and the colorful personalities who helped shape downtown Flagstaff.
20 minutes
4
At Flagstaff's historic gathering place, the city's rapid growth brought opportunity as well as hardship. Learn about the frontier years when saloons, gambling halls and frequent fires were part of everyday life. Discover how the arrival of the railroad transformed a small settlement into a bustling mountain town.
15 minutes
5
Hotel Monte Vista
Stand outside one of Route 66's most famous hotels and discover the events that built its enduring reputation. Learn about notable guests, unusual incidents and the stories that have made the hotel a local landmark for generations. Explore how Route 66 brought new visitors and unforgettable characters to Flagstaff.
15 minutes
6
Coconino County Superior Court
Conclude outside the historic courthouse where justice replaced frontier law as Flagstaff matured. Learn about notable criminal cases, early law enforcement and the legal system that served northern Arizona. Finish with the remarkable stories that reveal how the city's darker past moulded the community visitors see today.
