Step into Phoenix’s most infamous true crime stories—right where they happened.
This fast-paced 1.5-hour walking tour takes you through real locations tied to shocking crimes, courtroom drama, and dark chapters of the city’s past. From historic jails to the courthouse where cases unfolded, you’ll hear the stories that still linger in downtown Phoenix.
This is a locally owned experience built on real research, real history, and the cases that left their mark on the city.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visits to 7 historic crime-related sites
Expert true crime connoiseur and storyteller
Historic photos and case summaries shared along the route
Tips
Restroom access during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Meeting Location:
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office HQ
550 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. The tour will begin promptly at the scheduled start time. We will meet in front of the statue of the Horse in front of HQ.
Return
Central City
Tour Ends at the MASH Unit, however your guide will walk you back to the starting point.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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Step into Phoenix’s most infamous true crime stories—right where they happened.
This fast-paced 1.5-hour walking tour takes you through real locations tied to shocking crimes, courtroom drama, and dark chapters of the city’s past. From historic jails to the courthouse where cases unfolded, you’ll hear the stories that still linger in downtown Phoenix.
This is a locally owned experience built on real research, real history, and the cases that left their mark on the city.
12 minutes
2
The Icehouse
A historic Warehouse District landmark connected to Phoenix mobsters, corruption, and the journalist who risked everything to expose them.
13 minutes
3
Union Station
A historic travel hub tied to one of Phoenix’s most infamous murder cases—where the city’s past still carries echoes of violence, mystery, and unanswered questions.
12 minutes
4
Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County
A courthouse where some of the country’s most infamous cases have unfolded—including trials that turned Phoenix into a national true crime headline.
10 minutes
5
Maricopa County Old Courthouse
A historic courthouse where Phoenix courtroom drama made national history—including the case of Ernesto Miranda, the man behind your Miranda rights.
12 minutes
6
Phoenix Police Museum
Learn about the history of the PHX PD
13 minutes
7
Moxy Phoenix Downtown
Now home to the Moxy, the historic Luhrs Building connects Phoenix to organized crime history through one of the Chicago Outfit’s most infamous mobsters.
Step into Phoenix’s most infamous true crime stories—right where they happened.
This fast-paced 1.5-hour walking tour takes you through real locations tied to shocking crimes, courtroom drama, and dark chapters of the city’s past. From historic jails to the courthouse where cases unfolded, you’ll hear the stories that still linger in downtown Phoenix.
This is a locally owned experience built on real research, real history, and the cases that left their mark on the city.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visits to 7 historic crime-related sites
Expert true crime connoiseur and storyteller
Historic photos and case summaries shared along the route
Tips
Restroom access during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Meeting Location:
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office HQ
550 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. The tour will begin promptly at the scheduled start time. We will meet in front of the statue of the Horse in front of HQ.
Return
Central City
Tour Ends at the MASH Unit, however your guide will walk you back to the starting point.
