Dead Men's Tales Ghost Tour Tombstone: Cowboys & Gunfights

Step into Tombstone’s haunted streets where cowboys and ghosts share their stories

The Dead Men's Tales is a 90-minute walking ghost tour through Tombstone that traces the city's Wild West history through hauntings and the stories of famous cowboys, gunslingers and original citizens. A live English-speaking guide leads the route past the OK Corral, a former courthouse, a theater haunted by the lady in red, and the hall where the world's longest poker game once drew crowds. The tour is wheelchair accessible and family-friendly, though it involves walking and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tombstone's haunted history

• Visit O.K. Corral shootout site
• See former hall of justice museum
• Explore haunted former theater
• Visit site of longest poker game

The experience

The tour covers 90 minutes on foot through Tombstone's downtown, stopping at four key sites tied to the city's gunfighting past and the deaths that haunt it still. You'll stand at the infamous location of the OK Corral shootout, walk past what is now a museum but was once a hall of justice, visit a former theater haunted by the lady in red and the victim of a suicide, and see the building that housed the world's longest poker game and is haunted by its original citizens. The guide narrates the gunfights, murders and the roles these figures played in the Wild West, building the story of how Tombstone became what it is.

All fees and taxes are included in the price, so there's nothing to arrange at the door. The route is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work for infants and small children. Service animals are welcome. If your group has 10 or more people, contact the private and group sales coordinator to arrange a dedicated departure.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes.
• wheelchair and stroller accessibility.
• service animals welcome.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ghost City Tours of Tombstone

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the stories without translation. Families with children and travelers using wheelchairs or strollers move at the same pace as everyone else, since the route and all surfaces are accessible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happened at the OK Corral that the tour covers?

The OK Corral was the location of the infamous shootout, one of the most famous gunfights in Wild West history. The tour stops at the site and the guide explains the gunfight and the figures involved in it.

How long does the Dead Men's Tales Ghost Tour take?

The tour lasts 90 minutes and covers the route on foot through Tombstone's downtown, moving between four main stops.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide leads the tour in English and narrates the stories of the cowboys, gunslingers and hauntings as you walk.

Can I book a private tour for a large group?

If you have 10 or more guests in one group, contact the private and group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours to arrange a dedicated departure.

Are there any physical limitations I should know about?

The tour involves 90 minutes of walking on accessible surfaces. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers. Moderate physical fitness is advised.