Luxury Golf Cart Tour: The Bisbee Historic Tour

Experience the fascinating history of Old Town Bisbee on this immersive walking tour that begins at the junction of Tombstone Canyon and Zacatecas Canyon. This location was the center of one of the world’s largest copper strikes, where thousands of miners traveled daily to their homes in the surrounding canyons. The area soon became known as Brewery Gulch, developing a reputation as one of the wildest parts of the Southwest with numerous saloons, gambling halls, opium dens, and houses of ill repute. Tour participants will learn about the origins of Bisbee, from the initial copper claim filed by civilian tracker Jack Dunn to its rise as Arizona’s largest and most prosperous mining town. Along the way, participants will hear stories of the natural disasters, fires, floods, and personal tragedies that shaped the town and the lives of its residents.

Discover the full evolution of Bisbee, from its beginnings as Apache land to a mining camp of tents and shacks, eventually becoming the county seat for Cochise County. The tour explores the changing morals, impact of prohibition, and the cultural shifts that influenced life in the town over the decades. Participants will also gain insight into the town’s decline after the mines closed, learning about the adaptations and transformations that allowed Bisbee to survive and retain its unique character. This engaging tour blends history, culture, and storytelling, giving visitors a comprehensive understanding of Bisbee’s wild past and its enduring legacy as a historic mining town.