Arizona is rife with historic towns whose old, weathered buildings whisper secrets of the past. Bisbee, the site of the iconic Copper Queen Mine, happens to be one such place. Mining towns are notorious for being haunted, and this one is no exception. Old Bisbee Ghost Tours gets you up-close-and-personal with all the resident ghosts, stopping at places well-known for unexplained phenomena. This unique tour is both a history lesson and paranormal investigation, promising to fascinate all who experience it.
A copper mining town dating to the 1800s, Bisbee has a population of just over 5,000.
TripAdvisor/Chantal While it’s taken on a new, artsier identity, the town still has a gunslinging past that can never be forgotten. From duels in the street to workers meeting their demise after tragic accidents, this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it community has quite a tragic past.
Old Bisbee Ghost Tours takes guests on an in-depth journey through the town’s haunted history.
TripAdvisor/lik2bik It’s consistently voted the best overall attraction in Bisbee, and ranks highly among all of Arizona’s ghost tours.
A “Ghost Host” will lead you on a terrifying tour through downtown Bisbee, stopping in front of old buildings notorious for paranormal activity.
TripAdvisor/Pyrat_Wesley Among the destinations include the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum, Queen Mine, Brewery Gulch District, and many other infamous locales. You’ll even go inside some of the spookiest places!
Throughout the two-hour walking tour, you’ll hear harrowing tales of loss, calamity, and misfortune – and perhaps even meet some of the spirits born from it all.
TripAdvisor/Pyrat_Wesley Prepare to get up-close-and-personal with the unspeakable horrors that lurk the streets of Bisbee. From the sounds of ghostly children playing at an empty, abandoned park to the vengeful specters of miners who never made it out of the shafts, you never know what otherworldly entities will be waiting in the dark.
Perhaps the most iconic place you’ll visit is the historic Copper Queen Hotel.
TripAdvisor/Hillary T. Bisbee locals have come to accept the fact that several ghosts haunt these halls. In fact, there’s a special “ghost ledger” at the front desk where guests can record any unexplained phenomena they experienced overnight!
If you’re brave enough to embark on it, the Old Bisbee Ghost Tour is held seven nights per week.
TripAdvisor/Ali A. Times vary from day-to-day, and reservations must be made online in advance. Click here for details.
Oh, and don’t forget to bring a camera!
TripAdvisor/sequingirl06 Who knows what it might capture? When you get home and have a chance to sift through the photos, don’t be surprised if a few orbs or apparitions made their way into the shot.
Ticket purchase is required in advance of your tour. The cost is $20 per ticket when you book over the phone, or $18 online. Children under five are not permitted. Visit the Old Bisbee Ghost Tour website to learn more, including the safety precautions they’re taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click here for their Facebook page.
TripAdvisor/Chantal
While it’s taken on a new, artsier identity, the town still has a gunslinging past that can never be forgotten. From duels in the street to workers meeting their demise after tragic accidents, this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it community has quite a tragic past.
TripAdvisor/lik2bik
It’s consistently voted the best overall attraction in Bisbee, and ranks highly among all of Arizona’s ghost tours.
TripAdvisor/Pyrat_Wesley
Among the destinations include the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum, Queen Mine, Brewery Gulch District, and many other infamous locales. You’ll even go inside some of the spookiest places!
Prepare to get up-close-and-personal with the unspeakable horrors that lurk the streets of Bisbee. From the sounds of ghostly children playing at an empty, abandoned park to the vengeful specters of miners who never made it out of the shafts, you never know what otherworldly entities will be waiting in the dark.
TripAdvisor/Hillary T.
Bisbee locals have come to accept the fact that several ghosts haunt these halls. In fact, there’s a special “ghost ledger” at the front desk where guests can record any unexplained phenomena they experienced overnight!
TripAdvisor/Ali A.
Times vary from day-to-day, and reservations must be made online in advance. Click here for details.
TripAdvisor/sequingirl06
Who knows what it might capture? When you get home and have a chance to sift through the photos, don’t be surprised if a few orbs or apparitions made their way into the shot.
Have you ever explored this mining town’s haunted history with Old Bisbee Ghost Tours? If so, tell us all the spooktacular details! Being scared out of your mind tends to work up an appetite, so check out our previous article for a restaurant in Bisbee — aptly named “Screaming Banshee Pizza” where you can grab a delicious meal.
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Address: Old Bisbee Ghost Tour, 5 Copper Queen Plaza, Bisbee, AZ 85603, USA
