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Tombstone Terrors: Ghosts and Gunslingers of the Wild West

Tombstone Terrors: Ghosts and Gunslingers of the Wild West

Uncover the stories of Tombstone’s turbulent past and hauntings on this spooky walking tour by US Ghost Adventures. Visit legendary locations like Big Nose Kate's Saloon and the O.K. Corral. Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure in a town too tough to die. Home of the infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral and two major fires, this old mining town has many chilling secrets buried beneath its wild west history. Visit locations that were frequented by cowboys and the Earp brothers and places of tragedy, loss, and suspense. Each location has a story to tell, including hauntings experienced by people to this day. Furniture that moves on its own, doors that open and close with no explanation, the sounds of screams in the night, and a breath on the back of your neck are all but a few of the things people experience here in Tombstone. Hear of the haunting spirits of Buford family children, three of whom died in 1886 in a diphtheria outbreak. Learn the tale of The Swamper, a miner who still resides in his room at Big Nose Kate's Saloon, the oldest bar in town. Visit several other locations of Tombstone’s haunted history, before ending the tour with a culminating visit to Boothill Graveyard, renowned for phantom photography. While there, make sure to keep an eye out for the unexplainable. All tours meet On the corner of 6th street and E Allen St. Between the Birdcage Theater and Hotel Tombstone. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.

Friday: Tombstone & Bisbee; 9h Tour bus from Tucson

Friday: Tombstone & Bisbee; 9h Tour bus from Tucson

Step back in time to the days of the Wild West and discover what it was like to be a cowboy on this guided day trip from Tucson to Bisbee & Tombstone. Take some free time to explore and try out activities like visiting mines, drinking at saloons, or riding in a stage coach.  Enjoy the convenience of pickup from the centrally-located meeting point at the Park Place Mall in the morning. Catch a gander of the planes as you drive by the Bone Yard and take in the landscapes of the Sonoran Desert before arriving in Bisbee. We will drive through historic Bisbee then stop at the Copper Queen Mine. Then we will board a mine train and take an excursion through an actual copper mine. (No opened toed shoes or high Heels) (Bring along a light sweater or jacket because it is underground) Arrive in Tombstone a bit after 12pm and have 3 hours to explore the town at your own pace. We include your ticket to the OK Corral to see the reenactment of the famous shootout (scheduled at 1pm) in your free time, enjoy live music at "Big Nose Kate's Saloon" or belly up to the bar at "Crystal Palace" for a drink with some old-fashioned vibes.  Spend some time buying a tour of the "Birdcage Theatre" or listen the retelling of Tombstone's history or visit the Silver Mine by purchasing a ticket for the "Good Enough Trolley Tour." Transport yourself back in time by catching a ride on an authentic stagecoach.  Visit the gallows of the original "Tombstone Courthouse" or stop somewhere for a bite to eat. At 3pm as we depart Tombstone, let's stop by Boot Hill (your entry into Boot Hill Cemetery is included) where the outlaws who lost in that gun fight were laid to rest. After Boot Hill we will make our way back to your meeting point at the Park Place Mall

Tombstone: Dead Men's Tales Walking Tour

Tombstone: Dead Men's Tales Walking Tour

Explore the spooky side of Tombstone on this ghost-themed walking tour. See the city’s most popular haunted spots, and hear fascinating stories about the ghosts of its past. See fascinating locations like the Bird Cage Theater and the O.K. Corral. Hear stories of the city's infamous past, as you immerse yourself in Wild West heritage. Listen to stories of murders and gunfights, and learn about the cast of characters who called Tombstone home. Stroll the city's streets with a guide who is an expert on its dark, haunted history. Become a history buff after learning about the historic events and figures that helped shape the unique culture of this storied place.

Tucson: How the West was Won Guided Tour

Tucson: How the West was Won Guided Tour

Begin your adventure by meandering through the Relics of the 17th century by visiting the Mission San Xavier del Bac, the oldest preserved European structure in the Southwest, located on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. Drive by Mission Gardens or Stjukshon, located on the base of Sentinel Peak Stjukshon. This site was the O'odham village's name in the late 1600's and you can admire what is still left of the historical remains today. Head to your next location and marvel at the remains of the Presidio San Augustine de Tucson, the earliest European settlement in the Old Pueblo envisioned by the Spanish Captain Hugo O'Connor who is credited with the founding and naming of Tucson. On to Tombstone. Enjoy free time to explore the boom mining town of Tombstone. Walk where the outlaws walked. Visit saloons, the Bird Cage Theatre, witness the reenactment of the shootout at the OK Corral, or perhaps you might like to take a ride on a real stagecoach.

Tombstone Old West Day Trip from Phoenix

Tombstone Old West Day Trip from Phoenix

After pickup in the Metro Phoenix area, the drive takes us through the deserts of Southern Arizona to Tombstone. First stop is the Tombstone Courthouse Museum, where you will have an hour to explore the historic courthouse and gallows, and learn about the town history of mining, gambling, and of course the famous shootout. Next you will have free time on Allen Street to explore all of the great old western experiences that Tombstone has to offer. Saloon style spots for lunch, The Birdcage Theater, OK Corral, Stagecoach tours, and more. You will have 4 hours to take it all in. Last stop is always a visit to Boothill Cemetery.... for a stroll around the grounds seeking out the famous graves of the shootout victims and more. Come and visit Tombstone.... the town "too tough to die."

Private Guided tour of Tombstone and San Xavier del Bac

Private Guided tour of Tombstone and San Xavier del Bac

Step back in time and visit one of the Wild West’s most notorious towns, Tombstone. This is a full-day 12 hour tour bringing to life the myths and legends of Tombstone, plus a chance to see such extraordinary places as the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, the Mission at San Xavier del Bac, and the Boot Hill Cemetery. Travel in luxury Suv and enjoy a more personalized experience. You can belly up to the bar in Big Nose Kate's Saloon, visit the museum at the Tombstone courthouse, and walk among the graves at Boot Hill. You will visit O.K. Corral, the site of the famous shootout between the Erp Brothers and the McLaury's and Clanton's. As you return to Phoenix, visit the White Dove of The Desert. This is one of the Southwest's best-preserved missions at San Xavier del Bac, just outside Tucson. The church's interior is filled with unique original statuary as well as mural paintings. It is a place where visitors can truly step back in time and enter an authentic 18th Century space.

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4.3
(15 reviews)

We loved the tour! The bus was excessive at a good location. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and flexible with stops and instructions. Thanks to the tour guide and company for a fun day!

Great interesting tour with "Dicker", lots of details and very knowledgeable about the city of Tombstone and passionate, I recommend

A wonderful taste of the history and the old west. The tour guide Gracey is excellent !! Thanx from Edmonton, AB

Digger took us on a very informative tour. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Definitely worth it.

Awesome and Informative Trip! John our guide was personable and informative.