Ghost stories, mixed drinks, and downtown Flagstaff. This haunted pub crawl of downtown Flagstaff strings together real local landmarks with paranormal lore, while you keep moving through Route 66 history and night-life blocks. I like the way it gives quick downtown orientation without feeling like a lecture. One catch: the tour price doesn’t include drinks, so you’ll likely spend more once you’re choosing what to order.

I also like the energetic guide style. The stories are told with flair, the pacing keeps the group from wandering, and you can ask questions along the way. Plus, you get a mobile ticket so it’s easier to find your meeting point and get started on time.

Key Highlights You’ll Feel on Day One

• 2.5 hours in downtown Flagstaff with multiple pub stops and pass-by haunted buildings
• Small group size (max 16 people) for a more interactive night
• Mobile ticket and a clearly defined start at the Flagstaff Visitor Center
• Free admission at pub stops (you buy drinks, not the entry)
• A story-driven route that ties railroad-era growth to later hauntings

Haunted Pub Crawl Energy in Downtown Flagstaff

Spirits With The Spirits is the kind of night that fits a lot of different trips. If you want to see downtown Flagstaff beyond the daytime photos, this gives you an organized loop of streets, storefronts, and classic buildings—without you having to plan every turn. You’re on foot for about 2 hours 30 minutes, with short stops that keep things moving.

The format works especially well if you like a guided mix of two things: places and plot. The route is built around haunted accounts and local history, starting with why Flagstaff grew the way it did and then moving into places people associate with paranormal activity. You’re not just hearing spooky talk from the curb. The experience includes time inside (or at least right by) several bar and pub locations, so you’re making the most of your evening.

And because the group is capped at 16 people, the guide can actually keep an eye on everyone. That matters on a walking tour, where the difference between smooth and stressful is often just “did the guide keep us together.”

Price and Value: What $45 Really Buys

The price is $45 per person for the guided haunted pub crawl experience. What you’re paying for is the route, the guide, and the storytelling. Drinks are not included, so you should treat it like a tour that pairs with bar time, not a deal that covers your order.

Here’s the value angle that I think is easy to miss: at each scheduled pub stop, the admission ticket is free. That means you’re not paying an extra cover charge on top of your drink bill. In practice, it makes your evening feel simpler—you show up, get the story, and then spend on whatever you actually want to drink.

Also, since pub and bar locations can shift based on availability, don’t build your plan around one specific brand as a guarantee. The concept stays the same—guided haunted stops around downtown—but the exact ordering can be adjusted.

If you’re budget-minded, do a quick mental math before you go. Decide what your comfort level is for buying drinks at multiple stops. Then you’ll enjoy the night more and worry less about the final total.

Meeting Up at the Flagstaff Visitor Center (Easy Start, Clean Finish)

The meeting point is the Flagstaff Visitor Center, 1 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. I like this setup because it’s a central, obvious landmark. Starting from Route 66 also fits the tone of the tour: this is a downtown walk that connects growth, railroads, and the way the town feels now.

You’ll end back at the meeting point as well. That matters because it reduces the end-of-night logistics headache. After a couple of drinks and a story-packed walk, you don’t want to think about where you’ll land your group.

A mobile ticket is provided, which helps you get everyone into the right spot fast. And since the tour is offered in English, it stays easy to follow and ask questions.

Stop-By-Stop: How the Night Unfolds

The tour mixes two types of stops: places you spend a little time with, and buildings you pass by where the guide sets the scene. Either way, the goal is the same—help you see downtown Flagstaff as a chain of locations with memory baked into them.

A big theme running through the route is why Flagstaff’s downtown looks the way it does. It isn’t random. The guide ties the haunted atmosphere to the town’s development, especially its connection to the railroad, then carries that energy into later decades and specific buildings that people associate with paranormal activity.

Railroad Origins and the First Haunted Mood-Setter

The first part of the experience leans into the idea that you have to understand the town before the stories feel real. You’ll hear how Flagstaff’s expansion connects to railroad building, and you’ll get a sense of how the town’s early growth shaped the downtown you’re walking through now.

This kind of opener is a smart choice. It gives you context, so later stops don’t feel like random ghost lore. It also helps you look at the streets with a different lens: not just where things are today, but why they might have been important back then.

A Local Shop With Recent Paranormal Activity

Next, you’ll hear about a shop tied to recent flurries of paranormal activity and learn why some people consider it one of the most haunted buildings in Flagstaff. That stop works well because it brings the story into the present moment instead of only talking about old-time hauntings.

Even if you’re not the type who takes ghost stories literally, the guide’s approach is still entertaining. You’re getting a clear reason the building matters, plus a guided way to notice details in the storefront and surrounding area as you move on.

A practical note: locations can shift. So if you’re arriving early and scanning the exact addresses, keep expectations flexible and follow the guide’s lead on the night.

Drinking Horn Meadery Mead Hall: Stories Served With Mead

The tour’s first real pub stop is Drinking Horn Meadery Mead Hall, where you’ll spend about 25 minutes. This is where the evening starts to feel like a classic pub crawl, but with a twist. Instead of focusing only on beer or wine, this stop centers on mead, which changes the vibe fast.

The guide tells you about old-time stories while you sip. You’ll hear topics like women of the night, gambling, and gunfights—history that fits the “why this downtown block has stories” theme. And the mead itself is described as created in small batches using strong ingredients and natural processes, with an intent to return to the roots of one of humanity’s earliest drinks.

Why I think this stop is a smart pick: it adds variety. If you’ve been doing craft beer on every trip, a mead hall gives you a different kind of local flavor. It also gives you a conversation starter without needing to force it.

Possible drawback: if you don’t like mead, you may still enjoy the atmosphere and the story, but your drink choices could feel narrower than at a typical brewery taproom. In that case, just go in knowing you’ll be ordering based on what’s available.

Dark Sky Brewing Co.: The Heaviest Story Comes With the Brews

Next up is Dark Sky Brewing Co., also with about 25 minutes at the stop. This is a brewery stop, so it leans into the beer side of the evening. The story here is darker than the earlier beats: a mother driven to madness who takes the lives of her four children one fateful summer night.

This is the kind of moment where the tour earns its name. It’s not only about vague spooky sounds; it gives you a specific narrative to attach to the location. If you prefer your hauntings to be less intense, you might feel the emotional weight of this stop more than the lighter stories.

On the beer side, you’ll hear that Dark Sky brews everything from traditional recipes to more experimental brews with exotic ingredients. That’s another reason this tour works well for people who like variety. You’re pairing a story-heavy stop with something you can actually taste and compare.

My practical advice: if you want the night to feel fun more than heavy, pace yourself here. Keep water in mind and take your time choosing a drink. That lets you enjoy both the brewery and the story without getting worn down.

Weatherford Hotel: The Final Haunted Chapter

The last major pub stop is the Weatherford Hotel, again around 25 minutes. This stop is framed as one of the most haunted hotels in Arizona, and the guide shares stories both from the past and from what people think is happening now.

The Weatherford Hotel is tied to something famously cinematic: the Zane Grey ballroom. That’s the sort of detail that makes the building feel more than just a backdrop. It gives you a reason the hotel has stayed part of the downtown conversation, even as the town changed around it.

This stop ends up being the emotional landing point of the evening. You’ve already built up the route and the mood. By the time you’re at the hotel, you’re primed to pay attention to atmosphere—window shapes, hallways, and the general sense that buildings can hold onto stories long after people move on.

If you’re sensitive to intense ghost talk, this might be your most challenging stop. But if you like your haunted history with enough confidence to feel theatrical, it’s a strong send-off.

The Theatre Stop in Between: When Old Buildings Become Arts Venues

Between the brewery and the hotel, there’s a pass-by stop connected to a theatre that’s now a local hot spot for music and arts. You’ll hear what it was before, and the tour frames it as a place where the spirits aren’t only about what you drink.

This is a great “breather stop” because it resets the tone. After the heavier brewery story, the theatre beat gives you a fresh setting and a new kind of intrigue: a building repurposed for modern culture, with the guide hinting at what lived there before.

It also helps the tour feel like downtown Flagstaff rather than only bar interiors. Even if you don’t love haunted lore, a theatre-history stop keeps the night interesting.

Guide Style, Group Size, and How to Get the Most Out

This tour leans hard on the guide. The experience calls the guide experienced, knowledgeable, and eccentric, and the vibe from the guides known on this route is energetic and funny. You’ll be encouraged to ask as many questions as you like, which is a big deal on a themed tour. It turns the experience into a conversation instead of a one-way monologue.

The max group size of 16 people also matters for comfort. On a smaller group, the guide can keep you together without rushing. That helps if you want to actually look up at the buildings and not just watch your feet the whole time.

If you want to make the most of the tour:

• Ask one question early so you know what kind of stories you’ll get.
• Keep your walk pace steady so the group doesn’t stretch out.
• Bring a layer. Evening weather in Flagstaff can shift, and you’ll be outside between stops.

Finally, remember this is a pub crawl. Even without drinks included, you should assume it’s designed for a relaxed night out—good for laughs, not for anything that requires tight focus afterward.

Weather, Location Changes, and What to Watch For

Two things can affect your exact evening plan: weather and availability. The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you should expect rescheduling or a refund option. The tour also notes that pub and bar locations are subject to change based on availability.

That doesn’t mean the experience falls apart. It just means you should stay flexible on the exact sequence of venues.

Also, since drinks aren’t included, take it as a straightforward “pay for the storytelling” format. You’ll be budgeting for your own alcohol or non-alcohol options at each stop.

Who Should Book Spirits With The Spirits?

I’d put this tour at the top of your list if you want:

• A guided way to learn downtown Flagstaff’s story while you walk it
• A haunted night that doesn’t feel like a museum tour
• A smaller-group pub crawl with a guide who keeps it lively

It might not be the right match if you hate walking, dislike spooky stories with serious themes, or want a night where the drink cost is fully predictable. Since the tour includes free admission to the stops but not drinks, your spending can vary based on what you order.

Should You Book This Haunted Pub Crawl?

If you’re visiting Flagstaff for a short time and want a fun, organized way to see downtown after dark, I think this is a smart booking. The structure—railroad context, haunted buildings, multiple pub stops, and an ending back at the start—keeps your night easy to manage. And the mix of mead, brewery pours, and a dramatic hotel finale gives the tour variety instead of repeating the same setting.

Book it if you like stories, want a social outing that doesn’t require bar-hopping planning, and you’re okay buying drinks on your own.

Skip it if you want a drink-inclusive deal, or if heavy ghost narratives are not your thing.

FAQ

How long is the Spirits With The Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl?

It lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes.

How much does it cost?

The price is $45.00 per person.

Are drinks included in the tour price?

No. Drinks are not included.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1 E Route 66 and ends back at the same meeting point.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, it is offered in English.

How big is the group?

The tour has a maximum of 16 people.

Is a mobile ticket used?

Yes, the tour uses a mobile ticket.

Does weather affect whether the tour runs?

Yes. The experience requires good weather, and if it is canceled due to poor weather you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.