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Flagstaff Southside Ghost and True Crime Walking Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 17% in Flagstaff

65 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Flagstaff
  • 1 hr 23 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Walk Flagstaff’s Southside with a local guide, uncovering Red Light District history, haunted landmarks and the unresolved story of Dutch May Prescott.

About this tour

Before Route 66 crossed Flagstaff, the Southside was known for its Red Light District, where saloons, gamblers and outlaws shaped the neighborhood. On this Flagstaff Southside Ghost and True Crime Walking Tour, follow its streets and hear how a lively district grew into today’s mix of restaurants and breweries, with old stories still woven into its past.

Over about 90 minutes and one mile, a local guide leads you past landmarks including Hick’s Boarding House, the Historic Brewing Barrel House and the Old Anderson Building. Hear about reported spectral encounters, notorious gunfight sites and Dutch May Prescott, a wealthy madam whose death remains unresolved. The tour shares local history and original research while keeping the stories grounded in the places where they unfolded. Historic buildings are viewed from outside; the tour does not enter them.

Flagstaff’s high elevation and quick weather changes make water and comfortable layers useful companions. Meet beside the mural across from Mother Road Brewing Company, then set out to discover a darker side of the city. Book the Flagstaff Southside Ghost and True Crime Walking Tour for an atmospheric walk through local history.

Highlights

  • Trace the Southside’s past as Flagstaff’s notorious Red Light District
  • Hear the unresolved story of Dutch May Prescott
  • Pass the Old Anderson Building and historic gunfight sites
  • Explore the stories behind Hick’s Boarding House and the Historic Brewing Barrel House

What's included

Included

  • Local guide and storyteller
  • A guided introduction to Southside Flagstaff’s history

Not included

  • Entry to historic buildings or haunts
  • Gratuities and tips

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • The walk covers about 1 mile (1.6 km) and lasts 90 minutes
  • Meet beside the mural across from Mother Road Brewing Company at 16 S Mikes Pike St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • Street parking may require payment; a bus depot is nearby
  • Flagstaff is about 7,000 feet (2,100 meters) above sea level; bring water and dress for changing weather
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.93 on Viator and 4.76 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Flagstaff
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.2. Top 17% in Flagstaff means it ranks in the top 17% of tours in Flagstaff by this score.

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