Prescott Murders and Mysteries Tour

08/21/2025

08/13/2025

Tours of Prescott was founded in 2010 under the name of A Haunting Experience Tours. We have grown so much, thanks to all of you, that we have added two more and different tours. The new name change helps us better represent the variety of experiences we offer.
• Haunted Prescott Tours invites guests to explore the ghostly side of Prescott’s past, from historic hotels and saloons to unexplained phenomena that linger in the shadows.
• Prescott Murders and Mysteries Tour delves into the darker corners of frontier life, true crime, and notorious events that shaped the Old West.
• Hollywood Films & TV Tours, the newest addition, shines a spotlight on the many movies and television shows filmed in Prescott, guided by local experts and actors.
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Tours of Prescott is proud to offer engaging and authentic experiences for visitors and locals alike. All tours are led by knowledgeable guides with a deep passion for Arizona history and storytelling.
For more information, visit www.ToursofPrescott.com or call (928) 642-5074.
I hope to see you all soon on one of our fabulous and informative tours.

Discover Prescott's history with guided walking tours led by paranormal expert Darlene Wilson. Explore ghostly sites and true crime tales.

08/09/2025

Parker Anderson, did you see this?

Just days before his life was violently cut short, Frederick Wadsworth Loring stood beside his mule “Evil Merodach” in a quiet moment that now feels ghostly with foreboding. Captured around 48 hours before the infamous Wickenburg Massacre of 1871, the photograph shows the young writer and war correspondent on what would be his final journey through the Arizona Territory—a land both breathtaking and brutal. Loring, full of promise and passion, had come west to document frontier life, unaware that he was walking straight into a chapter of history written in blood.

Loring wasn’t just another traveler with a notebook. At only 22, he had already earned acclaim for his vivid observations and thoughtful prose. Sent by *Appleton’s Journal* to accompany Lt. George Wheeler’s surveying expedition, he ventured into landscapes that few Easterners dared to imagine. But the frontier was no mere backdrop; it was a force unto itself, unpredictable and unmerciful. On the morning of November 5, 1871, just outside Wickenburg, Arizona, a group of attackers ambushed Loring’s stagecoach. He was among the first to fall, struck down in an act of violence that shocked the nation and remains steeped in mystery to this day.

The image of Loring and his mule—calm, unaware, framed by the stark beauty of the Southwest—now feels almost cinematic. In his youth and confidence, he symbolizes all the ambition and naiveté of a country still trying to map its wildest corners. And while the massacre that claimed his life left more questions than answers, the photo endures, a final, haunting record of a brilliant mind silenced too soon by the very frontier he sought to understand.

08/07/2025

If you love history with a twist, then join Christopher for a deep dive into the darker side of frontier life. Book Now at Tours of Prescott.

07/18/2025

Exciting News from Tours of Prescott!
Formerly known as A Haunting Experience Tours, Haunted Prescott, and Prescott Murders and Mysteries — we are now united under one name: Tours of Prescott.
We’re thrilled to announce our newest adventure: Hollywood Film and TV Tours! Join a real Hollywood actor—now a proud Prescott local—as your guide. Walk the streets where classic Westerns and modern blockbusters were filmed, and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the silver screen.
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Discover Prescott's history with guided walking tours led by paranormal expert Darlene Wilson. Explore ghostly sites and true crime tales.

06/10/2025

Step into the shadows with Prescott Murders and Mysteries Tour – where chilling tales of true Old West crimes, saloons, and restless spirits come alive. OR Step into the haunted heart of Prescott on Haunted Prescott Tours. Explore real paranormal hotspots, hear true ghost stories form your guides very own experiences.
Join us as we explore historic downtown Prescott after dark, including stops at infamous locations like Whiskey Row, the old courthouse, and more. These aren’t just ghost stories — they’re real events pulled from Prescott’s past, brought to life by a seasoned paranormal investigator with over 48 years of experience.
✔️ True crime stories from the 1800s
✔️ Authentic hauntings & chilling paranormal accounts
✔️ Guided by a local medium and author of Haunted Prescott
Whether you're a history buff, a ghost enthusiast, or just looking for a unique night out — this tour will leave you questioning what’s real… and what’s still lingering.
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