Spirits With The Spirits, Haunted Pub Crawl Of Downtown Flagstaff

The best thing about Spirits With The Spirits is its mix of ghost lore and real Flagstaff history. You move through downtown on foot, hearing how the railroad shaped the town, then pause for mead, beer, and stories tied to old hotels, theaters, shops, gambling, gunfights, and family tragedy. It is a pub crawl with a local-history backbone, not just a string of bar stops.

I like the small group, capped at 16 people, and the strong personality of the guides. Revel the Devil is described as funny, welcoming, and a gifted storyteller, while Steven brings plenty of flair to the spooky tales. The main tradeoff is simple: your $45 ticket does not include drinks, and some pub stops can change depending on availability.

Key points to know before you book

• The railroad sets the scene: Flagstaff’s growth is closely tied to the railroad, and that history frames the evening.
• Three drinking stops are planned: Drinking Horn Meadery, Dark Sky Brewing Co., and the Weatherford Hotel are the named pub locations.
• The Hotel Monte Vista adds atmosphere: You pass one of Arizona’s most haunted hotels, even though it is not listed as a drinking stop.
• Guides make or break the night: Revel the Devil and Steven are praised for humor, energy, and storytelling.
• Drinks cost extra: The $45 covers the guided experience, not your mead, beer, or other purchases.
• It is easy to reach: Meet at the Flagstaff Visitor Center and return there at the end, with no private transportation needed.

A ghost walk with a drink in hand

Flagstaff is a good place for this kind of tour because the downtown core packs several layers of history into a walkable area. The railroad helped bring growth and visitors, while hotels, theaters, shops, and saloons gave the town its social life. The tour uses those old buildings as its stage.

You are not simply listening to a list of ghost stories. The guide connects each stop to the people and habits that shaped early Flagstaff. You may hear about women of the night, gambling, gunfights, troubled families, and the businesses that gave downtown its reputation. The supernatural stories add drama, but the historical setting gives them somewhere solid to land.

The tone is lively rather than solemn. You should expect jokes, questions, conversation, and a guide who enjoys performing the stories. If you prefer a quiet historical walk with little audience interaction, this may feel too theatrical. If you like your history with a little mischief, it should fit nicely.

The tour lasts about two and a half hours. That is long enough for three drink stops and several outdoor story points, but short enough to fit into an evening in Flagstaff. Since the tour returns to the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1 E Rte 66, you can plan dinner, another downtown activity, or a straightforward walk back to your accommodation afterward.

Starting at the Flagstaff Visitor Center

The meeting point is practical: the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1 E Rte 66. You do not need to track down a bar on a side street or arrange a complicated transfer. The same location serves as the endpoint, which makes the night easier to manage.

The tour is offered in English, with mobile tickets and confirmation at booking. It is near public transportation, and most people can participate. Service animals are allowed. The group limit of 16 matters here because a ghost story works better when you can hear the guide and ask questions without shouting across a crowded sidewalk.

Bring a little patience for the walking portions. The supplied details do not give a precise walking distance, so you should not assume this is a seated bar tour. You will move between historic buildings and pubs, with stories delivered along the way. Comfortable shoes are a sensible choice.

Flagstaff’s railroad beginning

The opening story centers on the railroad. Flagstaff’s expansion is closely linked to the railway, so this is a useful way to understand why the town developed where it did and why downtown acquired such a steady stream of workers, merchants, travelers, and entertainers.

I like this beginning because it gives the rest of the evening a clear shape. Instead of hearing unrelated tales, you start with the forces that made the town grow. From there, the tour shifts toward the buildings and characters that carry the darker stories.

The railroad introduction also helps explain the appeal of the downtown setting. Historic commercial districts often feel more atmospheric after dark, but the real value comes from knowing what the buildings were used for and who passed through them. The guide’s job is to tie those facts to the paranormal stories without losing the fun.

The haunted local shop

One early stop focuses on a local shop said to have experienced a recent burst of paranormal activity. The tour explains why some people consider it the most haunted building in Flagstaff.

Because this is a pass-by story rather than one of the listed drinking stops, it adds variety. You are not entering a bar every few minutes. Instead, the walk keeps your attention moving through downtown, with the guide pointing out places you might otherwise pass without a second thought.

This part will appeal to you if you enjoy the question of how a normal business acquires a haunted reputation. The supplied details do not specify the shop’s name or the exact activity, so do not book expecting a detailed investigation or a guaranteed supernatural encounter. Think of it as a spooky historical stop woven into the walk.

Drinking Horn Meadery and the old drinking culture

The first named pub stop is Drinking Horn Meadery Mead Hall, with about 25 minutes set aside. The route may change if pub availability requires it, but the mead hall is the planned setting.

Mead gives this stop a different feel from a standard beer crawl. Drinking Horn makes small batches with carefully chosen ingredients and natural processes, aiming to connect the drink with one of humanity’s earliest alcoholic traditions. You can use this pause to try something other than beer or wine while hearing stories about women of the night, gambling, and gunfights.

That combination is one of the tour’s strongest ideas. The drink is not just a refreshment between ghost stories. It helps create a sense of the old saloon world the guide is describing. You are sitting with a beverage that feels tied to older drinking traditions while listening to tales of Flagstaff’s rougher social life.

The 25-minute stop is long enough to order and listen, but not long enough for a full meal or a leisurely tasting. Drinks are not included, so budget separately for each purchase. If you want to sample more than one drink at each location, the total cost can rise quickly.

The Hotel Monte Vista and Flagstaff’s darker stories

The route passes the Hotel Monte Vista, described as one of Arizona’s most haunted hotels. This is one of the evening’s most atmospheric moments, even though the hotel is not listed as one of the three pub stops.

A hotel is a natural setting for ghost lore. People arrive, stay, work, celebrate, argue, and leave, leaving behind a constant flow of personal stories. The tour uses the building as a backdrop for the idea that Flagstaff’s past is still present in its downtown streets.

One important point: the available information does not say that the tour includes a hotel room visit or a private investigation inside the building. You should expect to hear stories and see the historic exterior as part of the walking route. That is still worthwhile, especially when the guide brings the place to life with a strong delivery.

The Hotel Monte Vista was singled out for its atmosphere, and that makes sense. This is the point where the tour’s haunted theme feels most tied to a recognizable downtown landmark rather than a general tale about the past.

Dark Sky Brewing and the heaviest tale

The second drinking stop is Dark Sky Brewing Co., also planned for about 25 minutes. The brewery makes a range of beers, from traditional recipes to more experimental options with unusual ingredients. That gives you a chance to choose something familiar or try a more adventurous pour.

The story attached to this stop is the evening’s darkest: a mother driven to madness who kills her four children during one terrible summer night. This is not light ghost-story material, and the guide’s tone matters. Revel the Devil is praised for telling difficult stories with humor and control, but you should still know that the subject is grim.

The contrast between a busy brewery and a tragic historical tale is part of the tour’s design. You may be holding a modern craft beer while hearing about an older Flagstaff event that has stayed in local memory. For some people, that contrast makes the story more memorable. For others, the shift from casual drinking to a story about murdered children may feel uncomfortable.

Dark Sky is also where the variety of the crawl becomes clear. The first stop is mead-focused and connected to old drinking traditions. The second brings craft beer and a more serious story. You are not repeating the same bar experience three times.

The historic theater and its other spirits

Another walk-by stop is a historic theater now used for music and arts. The tour asks you to consider what the building was before its current role, then adds the idea that the spirits inside are not only the drinks served at the bar.

The exact theater name is not provided, so I would not book this expecting a formal theater tour or entry into a performance. Its value is in the story and the setting. You get another example of how Flagstaff’s downtown buildings have changed purpose while retaining an older identity.

This stop also gives the walk a cultural note. The evening is not limited to hotels and drinking venues. Music, arts, commerce, and nightlife all form part of the town’s past. A good guide can make those changes feel connected, and the available guide comments suggest that storytelling and conversation are central strengths of this experience.

Finishing at the Weatherford Hotel

The final named pub stop is the Weatherford Hotel, again with about 25 minutes planned. This hotel draws international attention and is linked with the Zane Grey ballroom, a detail that gives the final stop a strong sense of place.

The guide tells haunted stories from the building’s past and present while you enjoy your final drink. Ending at a historic hotel works well. By this point, you have heard about the railroad, downtown businesses, gambling, violence, tragedy, and changing entertainment spaces. The Weatherford brings those threads together in a building still associated with Flagstaff’s social life.

The final drink is not included, so remember that the $45 price covers the guide and tour structure rather than a package of tastings. The bar location can change if availability changes, but the Weatherford is the named final stop.

This is also a good place to ask questions. The tour specifically encourages you to ask the guide as many questions as you like. If a particular story catches your attention, use the final stop to ask about the building, the local history, or how the haunted reputation developed.

What the $45 price really buys you

At $45 per person, this is not the cheapest way to have three drinks in downtown Flagstaff. It is better understood as a guided evening activity that happens to include pub stops. You are paying for about two and a half hours of storytelling, local context, route planning, and access to a small group format.

The price makes more sense if you value a guide who can connect several downtown buildings into one evening. It is also useful for a first night in Flagstaff because the walk gives you a quick feel for the central area and shows you places you might return to later.

You should budget for drinks at the mead hall, brewery, and final stop. Food is not listed as part of the experience, so plan to eat before or after unless you confirm another arrangement directly. The tour is not designed as a dinner.

The current rating is 5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, with 100 percent recommending it. The strongest praise centers on the guides, the spooky stories, the friendly welcome, and the variety of the drinking stops. That is a useful clue: the experience depends heavily on the guide’s energy, not only on the buildings.

Who will enjoy this Flagstaff pub crawl

I would choose this tour if you want an evening activity that mixes history, folklore, and social time. It suits couples, friends, and solo visitors who enjoy joining a small group and talking with a lively guide.

It is especially useful for:

• First-time visitors who want an introduction to downtown Flagstaff
• People who prefer stories and conversation to a formal museum visit
• Beer drinkers who also want to try mead
• Visitors interested in historic hotels, theaters, and old commercial buildings
• Anyone who enjoys spooky subjects without needing a serious paranormal investigation

I would think twice if you do not drink, dislike bar settings, or find stories about murder and family tragedy upsetting. The pub stops are central to the experience, not an optional extra. You can still enjoy the walking history, but the tour is built around drinking venues.

The exact route may change based on pub availability. That flexibility is practical, but it means you should not treat every listed stop as guaranteed in precisely the stated order. The experience remains focused on downtown haunted history and several drinking locations.

Timing, booking, and cancellation

The experience is often booked about 18 days ahead, so reserve early if your Flagstaff dates are fixed. Confirmation arrives at booking, and mobile tickets make the meeting process simple.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. The tour also depends on good weather and a minimum group size. If the provider cancels for either reason, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

That policy is worth noting because the tour takes place outdoors between stops. Check the local forecast and dress for an evening walk rather than assuming you will spend the entire night indoors.

Should you book Spirits With The Spirits?

Book it if you want a sociable, story-driven night that shows you downtown Flagstaff through old buildings, local legends, mead, craft beer, and hotel history. The small group and energetic guides are the main reasons to choose it. Revel the Devil and Steven are both associated with the kind of humor and storytelling that can turn a simple walk into a memorable evening.

Skip it if you want drinks included, a quiet architectural tour, or a formal paranormal investigation. At $45 plus your drinks, it is a paid guided experience rather than a budget bar crawl.

For most visitors who enjoy haunted history and do not mind a few grim tales, this is a smart way to spend a Saturday night in Flagstaff. You will leave with a better sense of downtown, a few local stories to retell, and a clear idea of which historic buildings deserve another look in daylight.

FAQ

Where does the haunted pub crawl begin?

It begins at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, located at 1 E Rte 66, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001.

Where does the tour end?

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

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Are drinks included in the $45 price?

No. Drinks are not included, so you pay separately for beverages at the pub stops.

Which pubs are included?

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

What is the maximum group size?

The tour accepts a maximum of 16 people.

Can I cancel for a full 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.