Mesa Ghost Tour
Walk in the phantom footsteps of ghostly mobsters and madmen on a spine-tingling Mesa ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours.
GET TICKETSDive into the haunted history of Mesa, where the desert shadows dance and conceal sinister secrets where restless spirits still roam.
Why You Need to Take a Mesa Ghost Tour
Gateway City also happens to be the gateway to the otherworldly. Beneath Mesa’s sunny skies and suburban calm lies a dark and twisted underworld teeming with forgotten spirits, mobsters, and monsters still stirring beneath the city’s abandoned tunnels. Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours for a Mesa ghost tour that unveils the city’s shiny exterior to reveal a history stained with mysteries, tragedies, and the unexplained. As the sun sets, Mesa transforms into a haunted hotbed where ghostly portals crack open and spirits roam for all to see. Take a talk on the sinister side of Mesa and book a Mesa ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours tonight!
Why is Mesa So Haunted?
Mesa may be known for its sunny desert landscape, but beneath the bright skies lies a shadowy past that gives the city its haunted reputation. This vibrant town is home to chilling stories, unexplained phenomena, and restless spirits that have left a permanent mark on its history.
One of the most notorious locations is Mesa High School, which is said to be haunted by the spirit of a cheerleader named Sally. Sally tragically passed away in a car accident while on her way to a school game in the 1950s. Since her death, students and staff have reported strange occurrences, such as phantom footsteps echoing in empty hallways, lockers opening on their own, and faint sounds of cheers in the gymnasium when no one is there. It’s said that Sally’s spirit lingers, eternally cheering on the school she loved.
Mesa Cemetery is another hotspot for unexplained activity. Established in 1891, it’s the final resting place for many of the city’s founders and notable residents. Visitors to the cemetery have reported seeing shadowy figures wandering between the headstones and hearing soft whispers when the wind is still. Some even claim to have seen glowing orbs floating near certain graves, a phenomenon often linked to spirits unable to move on. With over a century of burials, the cemetery holds countless untold stories that may explain its spectral energy.
Just outside Mesa, the now-decommissioned Williams Air Force Base has its own haunted history. Built during World War II, the base trained thousands of pilots, many of whom met tragic ends. Visitors and former personnel have recounted eerie sightings of ghostly airmen walking the grounds, disembodied voices calling out in the dark, and the sound of engines revving from hangars long abandoned.
Why should you tour with us?
Phoenix is a massive urban sprawl of cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Get out of your comfort zone on your next trip to Phoenix and explore one of its most beautiful surrounding cities, Mesa. See what the Gateway City can offer as Mesa Ghosts takes you around Main Street in the downtown area on a spooky haunted Mesa ghost tour.
Mesa is considered one of the most family-friendly parts of the Phoenix area. Take the kids on a spooky yet safe nighttime stroll through Mesa for a thrilling and entertaining ghost tour. While some of these stories may strike fear in your hearts, we assure you they are all suitable for children.
The great expanses of the American Southwest are captivating and awe-inspiring. But after a few days in the desert wilderness, you may be craving civilization. Come back to society, recharge, and entertain yourself on a fascinating ghost tour of Mesa. You’ll be ready to explore the untouched reaches of Arizona again in no time.
Most Haunted Places in Mesa
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Formerly a jail, city hall, and police station, it's linked to eerie happenings: a haunted Gold Rush wagon, ghostly jail spirits, and mysterious underground tunnels tied to Prohibition-era crime.
Nile Theater
Once a hotspot for punk rock chaos and bootlegging intrigue, its haunted reputation lingers. Phantom smells, ghostly cigarette lights, and restless spirits in the underground art gallery evoke its edgy, eerie past.
Nash Vintage
Behind the charming shops, Prohibition-era tunnels harbor restless spirits, from Sam the loyal dog brushing past visitors to a ghostly boy calling for help. Shops like Nash Vintage and Mystic Paper report mysterious occurrences linked to the dark history below.
FAQs
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
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