Route 66Walking Tour of Flagstaff, Arizona
Walk the stories most people drive past.
A 90-minute guided walk through 100 years of Route 66 history in downtown Flagstaff: 16 stops on both the 1926 and 1934 alignments, researched by published historian Susan Johnson. Come for the stories. Stay for Flagstaff.
Daily · 6:00 PM · Heritage Square Flagpole
$29 Adults · 90 Minutes · 1.3 Miles · 28 Guests Max
both alignments, still in service
Why This Tour
Route 66 stretches 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Most of it has been bypassed, paved over, or turned into a photo op. But in Flagstaff, the original alignment is still the main street. People drive it to work. People drive it to dinner. The road is alive here, and it has been for a century.
This is not a drive-by photo op. It is a 90-minute deep dive into the people, the scandals, the neon signs, and the stories that made this stretch of highway legendary. You walk both the 1926 original alignment and the 1934 reroute: two different roads through the same town, each with its own chapter of history.
Every stop on this tour was developed by published historian Susan Johnson. Months of work in court records, newspaper archives, and first-person accounts. You experience it in 90 minutes, on your feet, with a local who knows every stop by heart. If you only take one Flagstaff walking tour, this is the one.
The only guided Route 66 walking tour in Flagstaff. Period.
16 Stops. Here Are Six.
Each one is a chapter of Flagstaff's Route 66 story. The tour tells all sixteen.
Heritage Square and The Flagpole
Where the tour begins. Where the city got its name. The starting line for 100 years of Route 66 history.
Train Depot and The Riordans
Turning 100 the same year as the road. The building that made Flagstaff a crossroads, and the family that built the town around it.
Motel DuBeau and The Green Book
The history of who was welcome on Route 66, and who was not. One of the most important and least-told stories on the Mother Road.
Mars Hill and Percival Lowell
The astronomer who put Flagstaff on the map (literally) and how the highway ran past the observatory on the hill above town.
The Downtowner and Dutch May
Flagstaff's most infamous murder and the building where it happened.
Mother Myth Mural and The Pow Wow
Where Route 66's past meets Flagstaff's living street art culture. Fifty years of the All-Indian Pow Wow, the largest intertribal gathering on the Mother Road.
6:47 PM
The neon comes on
The Details
90 minutes
1.3 miles (flat, all sidewalks)
Heritage Square, 22 E. Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ (At the flagpole)
28 guests max
Daily at 6:00 PM (check Peek for open dates)
~7,000 feet (bring a layer even in summer)
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, water, camera. Flagstaff is at 7,000 feet, so bring a layer even in summer.
Route 66 Turns 100
Route 66 was commissioned on November 11, 1926. The Mother Road turns 100 this year, and in Flagstaff you can spend the centennial standing on the original alignment, because here the old road never stopped being the road.
11 · 11 · 2026
Once in a century. Walk it while the year lasts.
Research funded in part by a $4,250 grant from the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona · Stories researched by historian Susan Johnson
What Guests Say
This tour holds a 4.9 rating across 13 TripAdvisor reviews and 5.0 across 13 Airbnb reviews. Quotes below are verbatim from those and from the 1,000+ verified reviews of Freaky Foot Tours' Flagstaff tours.
"I'm a local history teacher and I learned TONS from my tour! Our guide was funny, knowledgeable, and presented the material really well."
"Mike was a terrific guide and we enjoyed learning more about Flagstaff's Route 66 history."
"I'm a Flagstaff local and I thought I knew everything about the Mother Road and its history, but I learned new facts I had never heard before. What a special experience to have during the centennial year."
"A fun and informative walking tour hosted by a local with a big personality and great storytelling."
"Even after living in Flagstaff for close to twenty years, I learned so much about the town's history, the stories woven into its buildings, and the layers beneath these places I've been walking by for years."
"This tour is such a great way to explore the history of downtown Flagstaff, and it's huge value for the money."
Ready to Walk the Mother Road?
Small groups. Big stories. 28 guests max.
A Freaky Foot Tours Experience
Check Available Dates & BookBookings powered by Peek · $29 Adults · Daily at 6:00 PM
Who Tells These Stories
The Company
Freaky Foot Tours has been telling Flagstaff's stories since 2015. What started with less than $150 has grown into Flagstaff's most reviewed tour company: 1,000+ verified reviews at a 4.9-star average, 30,000+ guests, and 10 years of storytelling across three Arizona cities.
Meet Your Guides →The Research
Published historian Susan Johnson spent months in archives, walking the route, digging into the stories most people drive past. 16 verified stops. Every story earned.
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Weird & Wild West →Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a ghost tour?
No. This is a history and culture walking tour focused on Route 66 and the people, buildings, and stories that shaped downtown Flagstaff. Freaky Foot Tours also offers haunted history tours, but the Route 66 Walking Tour is entirely separate. No spooky content, no jump scares, no ghost stories. Just deep, well-researched local history told by trained storytellers.
How strenuous is the walk?
The tour covers 1.3 miles over 90 minutes at a comfortable pace with frequent stops. The entire route is on flat, city-owned sidewalks. No stairs, no hills, no rough terrain. If you can walk at a leisurely pace for about 45 minutes total (with plenty of standing breaks), you will be comfortable.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?
Yes. The entire route is on flat, city-owned sidewalks. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. No buildings are entered, no stairs, no uneven terrain. Service animals are welcome. Your guide uses a portable microphone so everyone can hear.
What if it rains or snows?
Tours run rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe. Flagstaff weather can change quickly, especially at 7,000 feet. We recommend bringing layers and rain gear. If a tour must be cancelled due to severe weather, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
Is this tour good for kids?
Yes. The content is family-friendly. There is no age restriction, no mature content warnings, and no scary material. Children who can walk 1.3 miles (or ride in a stroller) will enjoy it. The stories are told in an engaging, accessible way that works for all ages.
How much does the Route 66 Walking Tour cost?
Adult tickets are $29, student tickets are $25, and child tickets are $22. Booking is handled through Peek, our secure booking platform, and full refunds are available up to 72 hours before the tour. Private tour pricing is quoted separately based on group size.
Where do we meet?
The tour meets at Heritage Square, 22 E. Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ, at the flagpole. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your tour start time. Your confirmation email from Peek includes a map pin.