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Explore Phoenix’s darkest crimes and history on a thrilling private walking tour. Discover notorious crime scenes and hear gripping true crime stories that shaped the city.
2–3 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Explore Phoenix’s darkest crimes and history on a thrilling private walking tour. Discover notorious crime scenes and hear gripping true crime stories that shaped the city.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable walking 2-3 miles at a relaxed pace.
Wildlife
History
Phoenix’s downtown area was a hotspot for notorious crimes and court cases in the early 20th century, shaping its legal and cultural landscape.
Conservation
Efforts to maintain historic buildings and limit urban expansion help preserve Phoenix’s unique heritage and reduce environmental impact.
Get Ghosted Phoenix
Explore Phoenix’s darkest crimes and history on a thrilling private walking tour. Discover notorious crime scenes and hear gripping true crime stories that shaped the city.
Get Ghosted Phoenix offers guided ghost and true-crime walking tours in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona. Founded to highlight the city’s darker history, the company leads small-group tours that combine local history with hands-on paranormal investigation.
Tours visit historic downtown landmarks including hotels, theaters, morgues, jails, the Warehouse District, Phoenix Union Station, the Hayden Flour Mill, and St. Mary’s Basilica. Each experience blends storytelling with equipment-driven investigation. Several tours provide EMF detectors, spirit boxes, and other professional ghost-hunting tools so participants can engage directly in investigations.
Tour formats vary from 1.5 to 2-hour guided walks to themed events at specific sites; small group sizes are used to create intimate, interactive experiences. Get Ghosted Phoenix’s offerings include a true crime walking tour that explores infamous trials and historic crime scenes, multiple haunted history walks through central Phoenix, a Tempe ghost tour focused on the Hayden Flour Mill, and special events such as evening investigations at St. Mary’s Basilica and a speakeasy-themed haunted evening.
One exclusive tour is hosted at the former First Avenue Jail, now an animal safe haven, where proceeds support rescued animals. Guides emphasize documented local history paired with oral accounts and reported hauntings. The company operates publicly scheduled tours and limited-capacity special events, with clear meeting locations in downtown Phoenix and Tempe. For visitors seeking a factual, equipment-based paranormal experience rooted in local history, Get Ghosted Phoenix provides recurring, guided options. Reservations are available online and many tours run on weekends and select evenings throughout the year, seasonally too.
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Central meeting points in Phoenix and Tempe
Tours Offered
8 Tours
Ghost hunts and true crime walks
Group Size
Small Groups
Intimate, guided experiences
Equipment
EMF & Spirit Box
Hands-on ghost-hunting tools included
Book a small-group, hands-on paranormal experience — limited spots for special events and themed nights.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
This tour covers several blocks on foot; sturdy, comfortable shoes help keep the experience enjoyable.
Bring a bottle of water
Phoenix’s dry climate means staying hydrated during the tour is important, especially in warmer months.
Plan for low-light conditions
Even though this is a daytime tour, some stories are best experienced in dim light; bring sunglasses or a hat for comfort.
Cash or card for tips
Tipping your guide for an exceptional experience is customary and appreciated.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports sustained walking over city sidewalks and uneven terrain.
Water bottle
Helps you stay hydrated in Phoenix’s dry heat.
summer
Sunglasses and sun hat
Protects your eyes and face from the bright desert sun.
spring
Light jacket or sweater
Keeps you warm during cooler winter evenings.
winter