Spirits With The Spirits, Haunted Pub Crawl Of Downtown Flagstaff

Downtown Flagstaff gets a spirited makeover on this 2.5-hour haunted pub crawl, where railroad lore, old hotels, tragic tales, and local drinks share the same route. You move between three drinking stops while passing buildings tied to the city’s darker stories.

I like the mix of history and nightlife, especially the railroad background and the visit to Drinking Horn Meadery, which breaks up the usual beer-focused pub tour. I also like the small group limit of 16 and the chance to ask questions from lively guides such as Revel, Revel the Devil, or Steven.

The main thing to keep in mind is that the $45 price does not include drinks. Pub stops can also change based on availability, so you should book this for the storytelling and downtown walk first, and treat the drinks as an extra part of the evening.

Key points to know before you book

• Three drinking stops include Drinking Horn Meadery, Dark Sky Brewing Co., and the Weatherford Hotel, though locations may change.
• Flagstaff’s railroad story sets the scene for the city’s growth and its old-town character.
• Hotel Monte Vista and other haunted buildings add atmosphere between the pub visits.
• Guides such as Revel and Steven bring energetic storytelling, humor, and plenty of room for questions.
• The $45 fee covers the guided experience, but each drink is paid for separately.
• The tour begins and ends at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, with a maximum group size of 16.

Why this Flagstaff ghost tour works so well at night

Many ghost tours ask you to walk from one old building to another and listen in the dark. This one adds a useful social rhythm: you hear a story, walk through downtown, stop for a drink, then continue with another piece of Flagstaff’s past.

That format suits Flagstaff particularly well. Downtown has a compact feel, and the city’s past is tied to the railroad, hotels, theaters, saloons, and rough frontier-era activity. The tour uses those settings rather than treating the ghost stories as isolated campfire tales.

I would describe the mood as playful rather than grim. You’ll hear about women of the night, gambling, gunfights, paranormal activity, and a devastating family tragedy. The guides are expected to tell these stories with flair, and Revel has been singled out for being both funny and welcoming. Steven has also earned praise for his storytelling and for making the evening feel easygoing.

You should not expect a formal history lecture. The value comes from the combination of place, story, and conversation. You can ask questions as you go, which helps if you want more detail about a building or about Flagstaff’s past.

Starting at the Flagstaff Visitor Center

The meeting point is the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1 East Route 66. This is a practical starting place because it is easy to locate and near public transportation.

The tour returns to the same point at the end. That matters at night, since you do not need to arrange a second pickup location or figure out where to leave the group when the final drink is finished.

The activity lasts about two hours and 30 minutes. Three pub stops are listed at roughly 25 minutes each, with the rest of the time used for walking, introductions, and stories outside the drinking venues.

The group can include up to 16 people. That is large enough to create a social evening, but still small enough for a guide to answer questions without turning every stop into a crowd-control exercise.

Wear something comfortable for walking and check the weather before you go. The tour requires good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a different date or a full refund.

Railroad tales set the tone

Flagstaff’s expansion is closely tied to the railroad, and that connection comes first. This is more than a quick bit of background. The railroad helps explain why the town grew, why downtown developed where it did, and why hotels, theaters, saloons, and commercial buildings became important to its story.

I like this opening because it gives the ghost stories a setting. Instead of hearing random tales about supposedly haunted rooms, you begin with the forces that shaped the town.

The guide then points out historically haunted buildings along the route. One local shop has seen a recent burst of reported paranormal activity and is presented as a possible contender for the most haunted building in Flagstaff. The tour does not simply keep you inside the pubs. Much of the atmosphere comes from standing outside old buildings and hearing what happened there.

The stories work best if you enjoy a little uncertainty. This is entertainment built around local accounts and spooky reputation, not a scientific investigation. You can enjoy the mystery without needing to accept every haunting as fact.

Drinking Horn Meadery brings something different

The first listed pub stop is Drinking Horn Meadery Mead Hall. Pub locations can change, but when this venue is included, it gives the evening a welcome change from beer and wine.

Mead is one of humanity’s earliest alcoholic drinks, made with honey. Drinking Horn produces it in small batches using natural processes and selected ingredients. You’ll hear about women of the night, gambling, and gunfights while sipping the mead.

That pairing is one of the tour’s best ideas. The drink feels connected to the older, rougher stories, while the mead hall gives the stop its own identity. If you are tired of standard brewery visits, this is a useful change of pace.

The stop lasts about 25 minutes. That is long enough to sample a drink and listen, but not so long that the crawl turns into a single-venue tasting session.

Remember that your drinks are not included in the $45 tour fee. The admission to the stop is listed as free, but you should budget separately for what you order. If you prefer beer, wine, or nonalcoholic options, check what is available at the time of your visit rather than assuming every stop will suit you.

Hotel Monte Vista and Flagstaff’s haunted side

Along the route, you pass one of Arizona’s most haunted hotels. The property is identified in the experience as Hotel Monte Vista, a name that adds real atmosphere to the walk.

The hotel section is less about sitting down for a long drink and more about hearing what gives the building its reputation. The guide uses the hotel as a setting for stories from Flagstaff’s past and present.

This is where the tour’s format pays off. A hotel can feel spooky simply because of its age and public reputation, but hearing the tale outside the building gives you a visual reference. You are not listening to a story in an anonymous bar. You can look at the place connected with it.

The tour does not promise access to every building or room. The supplied details describe passing historically haunted buildings and stopping at pubs, so you should expect an outdoor walking experience mixed with visits to drinking venues.

Dark Sky Brewing brings the heaviest story

Dark Sky Brewing Co. is the second listed drinking stop. The brewery makes traditional beers as well as experimental brews with unusual ingredients, so this is another stop with a different feel from the mead hall.

The story here is described as the tour’s heaviest: a mother driven to madness takes the lives of her four children on one terrible summer night. That subject is far darker than the playful talk of gambling and gunfights.

I would keep this in mind if you are sensitive to stories involving children or family tragedy. The tour is meant to entertain, but not every tale is light. The guide’s tone and your group’s mood will shape how the story lands.

The brewery stop lasts about 25 minutes. You can order a drink, listen to the account, and ask questions before moving on. Since the route and pub locations can change, Dark Sky may not be available on every departure. The provider notes that venues are subject to availability.

That flexibility is practical, but it means you should not book solely for one particular beer or pub. Book for the overall route and storytelling.

A historic theater adds another kind of haunting

The walk also passes a historic theater that now functions as a local music and arts venue. The important question on the tour is what the building was before its current use.

The theater adds variety to the evening. You have already heard about railroad growth, hotels, shops, and breweries. Now the route turns to a place associated with performances and public entertainment, with the suggestion that the building has more than one kind of spirit.

The bar is not the only source of spirits here, according to the tour’s theme. You may hear about the building’s earlier life and the sightings tied to it while standing in a part of downtown that remains active today.

This is a good example of why the walk is more useful than a simple pub crawl. You are introduced to downtown buildings that you might otherwise pass without noticing. Even if you do not believe the ghost stories, you gain a reason to look closely at the old theater.

Finishing at the Weatherford Hotel

The final listed pub stop is the Weatherford Hotel. It draws international attention and is known for its Zane Grey ballroom, a detail that gives the stop a strong sense of place.

The Weatherford is used for the final drink and the closing haunted stories. After hearing about railroad growth, haunted shops, Hotel Monte Vista, a family tragedy, and the old theater, the hotel provides a fitting last chapter.

The ballroom’s fame also helps explain why the building has such a strong place in Flagstaff’s folklore. A well-known hotel attracts stories, visitors, and memories. The guide links that public reputation with hauntings said to occupy the halls.

Again, your drink is extra. The experience includes the guided stop, not the cost of what you order. The tour then returns to the Flagstaff Visitor Center, where it began.

What the $45 price really covers

At $45 per person, the experience is priced as a guided evening activity rather than a bar package. You are paying for about two and a half hours of local storytelling, a structured walk through downtown, access to the guide’s commentary, and visits to several pubs.

You are not paying for drinks, so the final cost depends on how much you order. That can be a benefit if you want control over your spending. You can keep the evening modest or order something special at the mead hall, brewery, or hotel.

I think the price is fair if you want an organized night out and would otherwise spend the evening wandering downtown without much context. It is less attractive if you only want discounted drinks or a pure paranormal investigation.

The 100 percent recommendation rate and top rating point to a very strong response, though the available rating pool is small, with 14 reviews. I would read that as a clear sign that the format and guides work well, not as proof that every person will enjoy every story or every pub.

Who should book this experience

I would recommend it to you if you want a social way to learn about Flagstaff after dark. It suits couples, friends, and visitors who like local history with a spooky edge.

You will get the most from it if you enjoy:

• Short walks between downtown stops
• Ghost stories mixed with real local history
• Beer, mead, and pub settings
• Guides who use humor and theatrical storytelling
• Asking questions rather than simply following a script

It may not suit you if you want a quiet historical walk, a serious paranormal investigation, or drinks included in the ticket. It also may not be right for anyone who dislikes stories involving violent crime or children.

Service animals are allowed, and most people can participate. The activity is offered in English, and confirmation is provided at booking.

Booking advice and final call

The tour is usually booked about 18 days ahead, so I would not leave it until the last evening of a Flagstaff stay. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes made within 24 hours are not accepted, and late cancellations are not refunded.

Book it if you want a lively introduction to downtown Flagstaff, especially if you like the idea of drinking mead, sampling brewery offerings, and hearing ghost stories in the places connected with them. The strongest reasons to go are the guides, the mix of venues, and the way the railroad and old buildings give the evening a clear sense of place.

Skip it if you are looking for included drinks, guaranteed access to a specific pub, or a calm walk with no grim stories. For everyone else, Spirits With The Spirits is a smart, entertaining way to see downtown after dark, with enough history to make the spooky parts feel rooted in the town rather than pasted on.

FAQ

Where does the haunted pub crawl start?

It starts at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, located at 1 East Route 66, Flagstaff, Arizona.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends back at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, the same place where it begins.

How long does Spirits With The Spirits last?

The experience lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $45 per person.

Are drinks included in the tour price?

No. Drinks are not included, so you pay separately for anything you order at the pubs.

Which pubs are included?

The listed stops are Drinking Horn Meadery Mead Hall, Dark Sky Brewing Co., and the Weatherford Hotel. Pub locations can change based on availability.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 16 people.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund. If poor weather or a failure to meet the minimum number of participants cancels the tour, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.