What is the minimum age?

This tour is for ages 12 and older.

When and where do we meet?

The meeting location and time vary depending on the specific tour you've booked. You will receive all the details, including the exact meeting spot and start time, in your confirmation email. Be sure to check your email before the tour to ensure you have the correct information for your chosen experience. If you have any questions, feel free to call or text us at 520-873-9845.

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Central Phoenix Screamix and Haunted Jails, Rails & Grave Tales are fully wheelchair accessible. Phoenix History, Mystery & Ghosts is accessible except for the final stop, which requires stairs down into the basement. The Millz Have Eyez is not wheelchair accessible. Contact us to confirm accessibility for other tours before booking.

Are restrooms available during the tour?

Phoenix History & Mystery: restrooms are available before and after the tour. Haunted Jails, Rails & Grave Tales: no restroom access until the end of the tour. Monsters, Mobsters & Mayhem: restrooms are available after the tour only.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on group size and the locations visited.

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Haunted Jails, Rails & Grave Tales

Phoenix's darker side: jails, a courthouse, a train station and the stories buried between them.

Fri & Sat · 8:15 PM · About 2 hours · Phoenix Warehouse District · $39 per person

True crime + ghost hunting
2 outdoor ghost hunts
Explore Phoenix's Warehouse District

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Inside the experience

This isn't just a walk past old buildings. You'll explore Phoenix locations tied to crime, incarceration, rail history and reported hauntings, while taking part in hands-on paranormal investigations using real ghost-hunting equipment. Along the way, your guide brings the city's darker history to life through true stories, local legends and the people connected to each stop, from historic jails and the courthouse to Union Station and the Warehouse District.

Phoenix Union Train Station
Rail history. Mystery. Spirits.
Once a major gateway into Phoenix, Union Station carries decades of history and stories of unexplained activity after dark.
Old County Courthouse
Crime. Justice. Dark history.
A historic courthouse tied to some of Phoenix's most infamous cases, courtroom drama and darker chapters of the city's past.
Ice House
Raves. Mobsters. Hauntings.
A relic of Phoenix's industrial past, the Ice House is known for its eerie atmosphere and stories of lingering paranormal activity.

And the dark history doesn't end there…

Beyond these featured landmarks, the tour continues through more haunted downtown locations tied to jails, rail history, crime and Phoenix's darker past.

See it for yourself

Is this tour right for you?

This tour is perfect for:

True crime + dark Phoenix history
Haunted jails + notorious landmarks
2 hands-on outdoor ghost hunts
Real paranormal equipment
The Warehouse District after dark
A ghost tour with a darker edge

What guests are saying

“Tour guides kept the history fun and interesting! We got to use ghost-hunting equipment. Best ghost tour I've ever been on!”
Cheyanna · Google review
“I learned so much about Phoenix that I never knew and I have lived here 30 years!”
Tori C. · Google review
“My favorite part was using the equipment... it made the tour just top notch.”
Steve K. · Tripadvisor review

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About this tour

Haunted Jails, Rails & Grave Tales is a roughly 2-hour outdoor walking tour of Phoenix's Warehouse District covering the Sheriff's Office, the Ice House, Phoenix Union Train Station, the Fourth Avenue Jail, the former Madison Street Jail, the Old County Courthouse, the Luhrs Building and the MCSO MASH Unit, places tied to crime, incarceration, rail history and reported hauntings. Every stop is outdoors and guests take part in two hands-on outdoor ghost hunts with real equipment. It runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 PM and is fully wheelchair accessible; there is no restroom access until the tour ends.

Where you'll go8 stops

The route

Where we go

Eight stops through Phoenix's Warehouse District, combining true crime, dark history and two hands-on outdoor ghost hunts.

Sheriff's Office
Begin outside the Sheriff's Office and uncover the darker side of law enforcement in old Phoenix.
Fourth Avenue Jail
Uncover the stories tied to one of Phoenix's most notorious jails and conduct a second outdoor ghost hunt.
Former Madison Street Jail
Learn about the former jail and the people once held behind its walls.
MCSO MASH Unit
Discover how this former jail space took on a very different purpose, and the stories the building still carries.

Before you go

Good to know

Format: This is a completely outdoor walking tour with two hands-on ghost hunts. Paranormal equipment is provided.
Weather: This tour takes place entirely outdoors. Check the forecast, dress comfortably and bring water during warmer months.
Footwear: The route follows city sidewalks through the Warehouse District. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Accessibility: Fully accessible throughout.
Restrooms: No restroom access during the tour. Plan accordingly.
Meeting point: Meet outside the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Headquarters at 550 W. Jackson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Cancellations: Weather decisions are generally made around 5 PM on tour day, based on current and expected conditions. If we cancel for weather, we offer rescheduling first; if you cannot reschedule, you can receive a refund. Regular cancellations require 24 hours' notice for a refund or credit. No-shows are charged the full price.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you go.

Weather decisions are generally made around 5 PM on tour day, based on current and expected conditions. If we cancel for weather, we offer rescheduling first; if you cannot reschedule, you can receive a refund. Regular cancellations receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours' notice. Operator cancellations for other unforeseen circumstances receive a full refund or credit. Call us to cancel or ask about a cancellation. No-shows are charged the full price.

We kindly request that you arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts, as parking can be a bit tricky, especially during special events. Street parking is usually the best option and can be found near the starting point of most tours. There are also parking garages available, but keep in mind that they can cost up to $40 during special events. Light rail is also a convenient option if you'd prefer to avoid parking altogether. For more detailed parking instructions, please check your booking confirmation email.

Ready to get ghosted?

Haunted Jails, Rails & Grave Tales

Explore Phoenix's Warehouse District after dark as your guide brings the city's darker history, true crime, rail stories, and reported hauntings to life. Along the way, take part in hands-on paranormal investigations using real ghost-hunting equipment.

Fridays & Saturdays · 8:15 PM · Downtown Phoenix

Approx. 2 hours · Limited spots available

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