About This Tour
In this 2 hour fun-filled walking tour you'll Get the Grit, Glamour & Glory of Phoenix's Past and Present. This is a not-in-your-history book tour experience packed with personal experiences of your guide and stories gathered from iconic Phoenix figures like the previous owner of Hotel San Carlos, a famous crime detective, and a leader in the Phoenix historic preservation movement and more! On our tour we will. . . +Trace the history of how Phoenix went from the Wild West to the 5th largest city in the USA. +Make the Phoenix-Psycho connection with a visit to filming spots of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho". +Walk through stomping grounds of the rich, famous and infamous people like Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Al Capone, Walter Cronkite, Sandra Day O'Connor & others. +See spectacular art deco and other historical architecture! +Get a glimpse into our ancient Indigenous roots. Private tours are available upon request. Hope you'll join us!
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Meeting Point
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Arizona "ING" Tours
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