Spirits With The Spirits, Haunted Pub Crawl

Ghost stories taste better with a local drink. Spirits With The Spirits pairs Flagstaff’s haunted past with stops at three historic downtown pubs, giving you a lively way to learn about robberies, murders, suicides, and the unusual people who shaped the town. I especially like the walk through the preserved downtown district and the stop at the Weatherford Hotel’s Zane Gray Bar. I also like that guide Steve brings real energy to the stories, turning old events into something personal and memorable. The main consideration is simple: this is a walking pub crawl, not a quiet museum tour, so you need to be comfortable on foot and in bar settings.

The 2.5-hour experience costs $50 per person, before any details about drinks that may be ordered along the way. That price can make sense if you enjoy history, storytelling, and several pub stops in one evening. It may feel high if you mainly want a ghost walk and would rather choose your own bars.

Key points about the Flagstaff haunted pub crawl

• Flagstaff’s train station is the starting point: Meet on the south, track-side entrance, where your guide wears southwestern gothic clothing.
• Three historic downtown pubs are part of the route: You can stop for drinks while hearing stories tied to Flagstaff’s past.
• The Weatherford Hotel and Zane Gray Bar are major highlights: This famous downtown building connects local history, architecture, and ghost lore.
• The Orpheum Theatre and Hotel Monte Vista add visual drama: You walk past buildings linked with supernatural stories and Flagstaff’s early years.
• Guide Steve receives especially warm praise: His storytelling and command of local history are central to the experience.
• This is an adults-only outing: You must be at least 21 and should bring a passport or other photo ID.

Starting beside Flagstaff’s 1926 train depot

The meeting point is specific: the south side of Flagstaff’s train station, on the track side. Look for a guide dressed in southwestern gothic attire. That outfit should make the meeting easier, especially in a busy downtown area.

Starting at the depot is a smart choice for a tour about Flagstaff’s past. The 1926 station is part of the town’s story, not just a convenient landmark. Flagstaff grew from a railroad settlement, and the train line helped turn this small community into an important stop in northern Arizona.

The tour begins on foot and returns to the same meeting point. You do not need to arrange transportation between stops, and the circular route makes the evening easier to manage. I would still arrive early enough to find the track-side entrance without rushing. The meeting instructions are clear, but train stations can have several sides and entrances.

The guide is a key part of the experience. Steve is singled out for his strong storytelling and command of Flagstaff history. One account describes him as bringing both old and more recent ghost stories to life. Another says his knowledge made the time pass quickly. That matters here because the buildings alone cannot carry a haunted tour. The guide has to connect names, crimes, family tragedies, and local places in a way you can follow after dark.

Walking through Flagstaff’s preserved downtown

Flagstaff’s historic center gives the tour a strong setting. The town began as a sleepy railroad settlement at the base of Mount Humphreys, then grew around its railway, hotels, shops, and public buildings. Many of those older structures still shape the downtown walk.

The tour uses that setting well. Instead of hearing ghost stories in an abstract way, you move past the places connected to them. A building becomes more interesting when you know who built it, who worked there, and what happened inside.

You will hear about robberies, murders, and suicides that shook the town. The stories are meant to be eerie, but the material is also social history. These accounts show how fragile life could be in an early railroad town, where business, travel, drink, crime, and family life often crossed paths.

I like this approach better than a tour made entirely of unexplained noises and vague sightings. The strongest material here appears to be tied to real people and documented buildings. The supernatural element adds mood, but the local history gives the walk substance.

Expect a mix of outdoor storytelling and indoor pub stops. You will be walking between locations, then pausing to sit and listen. Since the route takes place in downtown Flagstaff, comfortable shoes are more useful than anything theatrical. The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, though the experience still includes outdoor movement between several venues.

The Weatherford Hotel and Zane Gray Bar

The Weatherford Hotel is one of the central sights on the route. It sits beside the Orpheum Theatre, and both buildings were created from the imagination of John Weatherford. That connection gives the pair more meaning than a quick photo stop. You are seeing two historic downtown buildings linked by one builder’s vision.

Inside the Weatherford, the Zane Gray Bar provides a natural pause in the walk. You can enjoy a drink while hearing more about the hotel and its past. The setting is important because the tour does not ask you to picture an old Flagstaff from a distance. You are sitting in one of the places that helped define it.

The bar stop also sets the tone for the whole activity. This is not a formal lecture with a drink afterward. The drink and the story are meant to share the same space. If you enjoy local bars with character, this will likely be one of the most appealing parts of the evening.

You should keep the cost structure in mind. The tour price is $50 per person, but the information provided does not confirm that drinks are included. Plan your budget around the possibility of paying separately for beverages. That is a small but important detail when comparing the tour with a standard walking ghost tour.

The Orpheum Theatre and downtown ghost stories

The Orpheum Theatre is another major landmark along the route. It sits next to the Weatherford Hotel and helps show how early Flagstaff developed entertainment, lodging, and commercial life close together.

You walk past the theatre rather than treating it as a separate show or performance. That means the value comes from the guide’s explanation and the atmosphere of the building. If you like architecture and local stories, this kind of outside look can be rewarding. If you want a long interior visit, the tour may feel brief.

The Orpheum also helps break up the drinking stops. You are not simply moving from bar to bar. The route includes streets and buildings that make the history easier to picture. The walk gives you time to see the downtown district and listen without the noise of a pub around you.

The stories can be amusing, seedy, or grim. That range is part of the appeal, but it also means the tour is not aimed at young children or anyone looking for gentle folklore. The subject matter includes murder and suicide, including the tragic story of Marie Walkup and her children. The guide may present these events as part of Flagstaff’s past, but the themes are serious.

Dr. Raymond’s home and the people behind the legends

One of the more unusual characters connected with the route is Dr. Raymond, described as a kind but eccentric town physician. His home and offices stood on Leroux Street, giving the tour another chance to connect a person with a physical place.

Details like this can make a local history tour work. A famous hotel is easy to remember, but a doctor’s home and office help you picture the daily life of the town. The story becomes less about a list of haunted addresses and more about the people who treated patients, ran businesses, raised families, and sometimes met violent ends.

The tour also covers colorful figures from Flagstaff’s early days. Some of the stories may make you laugh, while others are unsettling. That balance keeps the evening from becoming relentlessly grim.

I would pay close attention to the names and locations as you walk. Flagstaff’s historic center is compact enough that you may later pass these places again on your own. After the tour, the downtown streets should feel less anonymous because you will know something about the people linked to them.

Hotel Monte Vista and the supernatural side of Flagstaff

Hotel Monte Vista is described as both historically important and a supernatural hotspot. Along with the old train depot, it gives the tour two buildings where ordinary local history meets ghost lore.

A haunted hotel is an especially fitting stop for this kind of outing. Hotels bring together strangers, workers, travelers, private rooms, and public spaces. They naturally collect stories. Hotel Monte Vista adds that atmosphere to the walk, even if the route does not include a long interior visit.

The train depot works in a different way. It represents movement and change, while the hotel represents people staying in town, sometimes briefly and sometimes for much longer. Together, they help explain why Flagstaff became a place where so many stories could gather.

Keep your expectations realistic. A haunted-history tour cannot prove a ghost story, and this experience is better understood as storytelling set against real historic sites. The pleasure comes from the mood, the guide’s delivery, and the question of how much of each tale you believe.

Three historic pubs, with time to sit and listen

The route includes three different historic downtown pubs. At each stop, you can enjoy a drink while hearing more stories from Flagstaff’s past. One of the stops includes an outdoor patio, where you can sit with a cold drink and listen to seedy tales.

That patio break is practical as well as atmospheric. Two and a half hours on foot can feel long if every minute is spent standing. A chance to sit gives the group time to rest and lets the guide tell longer stories without making the walk tiring.

The pub format also makes the activity social. You can listen to the guide, take in the surroundings, and enjoy the rhythm of moving from one historic location to another. This may suit you better than a silent ghost walk, especially if you like meeting other adults while exploring a city.

Still, the format has limits. Bar noise, crowded rooms, and different drink preferences can affect your experience. You may also prefer a museum-style tour if you want a carefully arranged historical presentation. Here, the evening is more casual and character-driven.

The information does not say how long the group spends at each pub or which drinks are available. You should not expect a full meal or a tasting menu. Think of the stops as places to order a drink and hear stories, not as a food tour.

Is $50 a fair price?

At $50 per person, this experience is priced above a basic self-guided downtown walk. You are paying for a live guide, local storytelling, a planned route, and access to a social pub-crawl format. The advertised duration is 2.5 hours, which gives the price a reasonable basis if the guide keeps the evening moving and the pub stops feel substantial.

The value depends on how much you want the combination. If you would otherwise pay for several drinks, explore downtown, and seek out Flagstaff ghost stories separately, one organized evening may be convenient. If you only want to see the buildings, you can walk downtown for less.

Drink costs deserve attention. The tour includes stops where you can enjoy a drink, but it does not clearly state that beverages are part of the $50 price. Budget extra money for your orders. You may also choose to drink lightly and focus on the history, since the stories are the main reason to book.

The strongest value comes from the guide. Steve receives particularly high praise for making the stories vivid and for knowing Flagstaff’s history well. A good guide can turn a familiar downtown block into a series of connected scenes. If the guide is the main reason you book, this experience has a solid case.

Who should book this Flagstaff ghost tour?

I would recommend it to adults who enjoy local history with a little mystery. It is a good match if you like historic hotels, old theatres, unusual local characters, and stories that move between fact and folklore.

It also suits people who prefer an evening activity with a social side. The three pubs and patio stop make it more relaxed than a strict historical lecture. You can hear the stories, order a drink, and see downtown at the same time.

The tour is not suitable for anyone under 21. You should bring a passport or ID card, and you will need to follow the legal drinking rules for the United States. Even if you do not plan to drink much, the experience is built around pubs, so it may not suit anyone who avoids bar settings.

Think carefully if you dislike stories about murder, suicide, or family tragedy. The account of Marie Walkup and her children is especially sad. The tour uses dark subjects as part of its historical material, so it is not simply a playful ghost hunt.

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. That makes it more welcoming than many old-town walking tours, though you may still want to confirm current venue access and the exact route when booking. The tour returns to the train station, which keeps the logistics straightforward.

Booking, timing, and cancellation details

The tour lasts 2.5 hours, with starting times based on availability. Since this is an evening-style activity involving pubs, check the departure time carefully before booking and allow enough time to reach the south, track-side side of the train station.

The tour is conducted in English with a live guide. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately. Those terms are useful if your Flagstaff plans may change.

You should bring photo identification. The age restriction is 21 and over, and the tour provider is Freaky Foot Tours.

Should you book Spirits With The Spirits?

Book it if you want Flagstaff history delivered with a drink in hand, especially if old hotels, local crimes, and ghost stories appeal to you. The Weatherford Hotel, Zane Gray Bar, Orpheum Theatre, Hotel Monte Vista, and 1926 train depot give the route a strong sense of place. Steve’s praised storytelling is another reason to expect more than a routine pub crawl.

Skip it if you want a quiet, family-friendly walk, a formal museum presentation, or a tour with all drinks clearly included in the price. For the right audience, though, $50 buys a well-shaped evening of downtown walking, historic pubs, and unsettling stories that may change the way you see Flagstaff after dark.

FAQ

Where does the haunted pub crawl begin?

Meet your guide on the south side of the Flagstaff train station, on the track side. The guide wears southwestern gothic attire.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends back at the same train station meeting point.

How long does Spirits With The Spirits last?

The activity lasts 2.5 hours. Starting times depend on availability.

How many pubs are included?

The route includes stops at three historic downtown pubs.

Is the tour suitable for children?

No. The experience is not suitable for people under 21.

What identification should I bring?

Bring a passport or ID card.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.