Prescott History Tour: Walk Through Time

Experience Prescott’s history firsthand with immersive storytelling. Walk historic streets, relive the Great Whiskey Row Fire, and uncover Arizona’s past.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Prescott - Uncover the hidden tales of Prescott’s time as a territorial capital with enthusiastic storytellers who animate history.
  • Whiskey Row - Relive the excitement of The Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900 right on the streets where it unfolded.
What's Included
  • A 1.5-mile walking tour through Prescott’s historic downtown plaza and beautiful Knob Hill
  • Expert local guides who bring history to life through impassioned storytelling.
  • Experience the drama of The Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900 on the very streets where it happened.
What's Not Included
  • Tips are never mandatory, but gravely appreciated by our local guides!
Additional Information

Explore Prescott’s streets and step back in time, where history is not just recounted but truly experienced. Unlike standard tours that provide only surface-level information, this engaging journey immerses you in Arizona’s territorial capital through vibrant storytelling, right where history took place.
Stroll along the very streets where the Great…

Location
120 S Cortez St
South Cortez Street
Courthouse Plaza, in front of the Rough Rider Statue. On the north side of the courthouse, look for two rows of flags leading to a horse and roughrider statue. 120 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86301
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nancy_k
Mar 7, 2026
Great experience tour - Really fun and informative tour- we loved it our tour guide was the best!! We enjoyed it very much- thank you
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Ctripper2014
Feb 27, 2026
Many interesting stories - We really enjoyed the stories of Prescott’s past that Shane shared with us. I highly recommend this tour.
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Patr41700
Feb 16, 2026
Fun and energetic historical walk - Shane was a wonderful guide in this historical walking tour. He was full of energy and had many great stories about ‘Preskitt’. We loved our time and learned a lot! Highly recommended.
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Jody
Feb 5, 2026
Shane shared great historical facts, stories, and legends!! - I enjoyed my tour with Shane so much!! I loved hearing the historical facts, stories, and legends. Shane was incredibly knowledgeable and personable! This was my first trip to Prescott and the tour was a great way to begin!
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Steven_g
Feb 4, 2026
Excellent Tour. - Shane gave us an excellent tour filled with interesting facts and lots of legendary tales. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to know more about the history of Prescott.
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Indyfam407
Feb 3, 2026
Fun and interesting tour - Shane did a great job! Cool thing to do to hear the history of the town! We would recommend the tour for anyone visiting the area!
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Nancy_g
Jan 30, 2026
A great tour for history... - A great tour for history lovers who want to understand Prescott. Shane’s tour is entertaining and informative.
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Thomas_v
Jan 27, 2026
Shane is a wealth of... - Shane is a wealth of information about Prescott both historical and current. His tour was extremely interesting and entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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K2690mlmarkb
Jan 14, 2026
Great for visitors and locals - Third time going on Shane’s tour, and the third time was as good as the first and second. Shane clearly loves doing this and it shows.
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Poolpirate
Jan 3, 2026
Great tour! - This was a fantastic tour. Shane was very knowledgeable about Prescott and a natural born story-teller! Teens and adults all loved his stories and his passion for what he does. Highly recommend!
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).