PRESCOTT WALKING TOURS
Historical Walking Tours
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What is a Prescott Historical Walking Tour?
From circa 1860 discover the establishment of the Arizona territory; why President Taft denied Arizona’s first request to become a part of the Union; and, the first Arizona Territorial Governor who was never in Prescott. Learn about Prescott’s characters from the past like Virgil Earp, Doc Holliday, and Big Nose Kate; the hanging of Sheriff Ruffner’s close friend; the Rough Riders and Prescott’s Captain William Owen “Buckey” O’Neil; and, hear other stories, rumors, and truths. You’ll visit monuments and statues in the Courthouse Plaza; see historical buildings and structures; you'll hear experienced Prescott Tour Guide storytellers take you on a walk through history. 
"We've been on many tours and this was by far the best."
Linda and Ben H. | Scottsdale, AZ 
"We had so much fun learning about Prescott!"
Randall and Linda V. | Boston, M 
"I think this is my 4th [Prescott] historical tour and each time we learn something new from each Tour Guide."
Becky L. | Prescott, AZ 
"The girls [Girl Scouts] had so much fun learning about Prescott."
Lana | Prescott, AZ "I've learned a lot about Arizona and Prescott history that I didn't know, and I live here!"
Paul G. | Prescott, AZ |
Where we go, we go together.
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Larry Richey
Larry has been a Tour Guide and Governor's mansion docent since 1999. He is a US Marine and retired law enforcement. |
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Mike King
Mike King is a 30-year resident of Prescott and a 20- year veteran of guiding and instructing guides for the Chamber of Commerce, Sharlot Hall Museum and the Prescott National Forest. He enjoys a lifelong interest in local history in all of the 12 states he has lived in and 48 he has visited. He has served on various City of Prescott’s Boards and Commissions, most recently the Historical Preservation Commission. |
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Ron Mayes
A Tour Guide since 2007. Ron is a Prescott native, retired Arizona Department of Public Safety Commander, retired Arizona Department of Correction Deputy Warden, and Yavapai County Sheriff's Office historian. |
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John Dwan
John and his wife moved to Prescott from the east coast in early 2021. He was quickly hooked on the history of AZ and became a student of southwestern history. John is a docent at Sharlot Hall museum and Ft. Whipple, and has been a tour guide since 2022 where he loves sharing the history of Prescott with visitors. |
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Roger Stanley
A Tour Guide since 2024. Roger is from Indiana. He retired from US Air Force weapon systems. |
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Ric Rincon
A Tour Guide since 2024. Ric is a retired US Marine and retired law enforcement. He is a former NASA, Johnson Space Center employee. He volunteered at Brazos Bend State Park, Texas and Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia. |
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Michael Berns
A Tour Guide since 2026. Corporate entertainment, karaoke impresario, story teller, and presenting the seamy side of Prescott. |
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John Glen
A Tour Guide since 2026 John is retired from two careers, helicopter pilot with the US Army and the US Forest Service and college history professor with a PhD. He is a native Arizonian, his first visit to Presott was at age 9, he is a football coach, baseball and softball umpire, lawyer, and historian. |
Prescott Heritage Trail
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Ready to learn all about the rich history of Prescott, search for hidden clues, and soak in the beauty of Arizona’s 1864 territorial capital at the same time? The Prescott Heritage Trail brings the history of Prescott and beauty of the area to you in an easy to follow tour.
Self-guided activities lead visitors and residents through a real-life historical walking tour of downtown Prescott and some of the great historical and cultural attractions. When did the fire level Whiskey Row and 25 saloons? Where were the first silent films shown in Prescott? Which hotel sold shares in the original project for just $1 each? These questions and so many more will be answered on the Prescott Heritage Trail. Complete the tour in 90 minutes or less, or save bits and pieces and make Prescott a return vacation destination for days to come. By exploring Prescott and the area, you are sure to find your own hidden treasures to bring you back again and again. |
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