Mural Tour of Historic Downtown Flagstaff

About This Mural Tour

Flagstaff began exploring the idea of Public Art in the 1980s. It quickly embraced the concept, commissioning various pieces and works including murals. Our town’s walkable downtown is a natural canvas for these evocative, colorful and historic paintings. Pieces such as The Centennial Walk and Mother Myth Mural, take up whole walls and tell the story of Flagstaff’s beginnings. The Veridic Garden of Effie Leroux is a phantastical, cylindrical painting that took over a year to complete. “Mural Alley” is a hidden enclave with multiple paintings by muralists known and unknown, including Cory Begay’s brilliant To Bee Iila (with water is life) Many of the murals are whimsical and utilize iconic Flagstaff symbols such as the Peaks, aspen trees, bicyclists and trains. They are diverse and imaginative and span the time of Speakeasies to Route 66 to Pow Wows and NAU. The Memorial to George Mancuso, and the story behind it, is a part of our community that’s shared through these murals.

Tour Info

• Walking Distance: 1 Mile
• Tour Duration: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
• Departs: 35 W. Aspen Ave. (Orpheum Theatre)
• Frequency: Every Day
• Tour Stops: Check Them Out!

Additional Information

• The tour meets at 35 W. Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, The Orpheum Theatre is next door to the Weatherford Hotel in historic downtown Flagstaff. Parking is available throughout downtown. 
• All participants on the reservation must fill out and sign the waivers before the tour.
• Wear comfortable shoes!
• Be sure to check the forecast a few hours before for your tour end time and dress to your comfort. Flagstaff has rapid weather changes and can be very cold even in the summer. Locals love layers!
• Flagstaff sits at 7000 feet (2100 meters), we recommend bringing a water bottle to stay hydrated.
• Tips are never mandatory, but gravely appreciated by our local guides!
• Cancelations must be made 72 hours before tour date for a 100% refund. If cancelled less than 72 hours but more than 24 hours before tour there is a 50% refund policy. You may also opt to add on Trip Insurance to any ticket for an additional $1.50 which gives a full refund within 24 hours of the tour and a 50% refund more than 6 hours of the tour.