First time at Old Tucson! This place is a Tucson classic. Old Tucson is a historic film studio and Western-themed attraction located just outside Tucson, and it was originally built in 1939 for the movie "Arizona." Over the years, it has been a major filming location for various Western films and has been preserved as an old Western town for the public to visit. The summer night markets have begun with free parking and admission. There are various vendors selling their crafts and food, and it's nice to be able to support a local establishment and vendors. read more

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I love the vibe of this place. Summer is considered low season because of the heat. But they offer night time activities like markets and ghost stories. The saloon looks awesome and I wish we could've seen the place in full swing with roving actors and gun fights like I saw when I was a kid. I read they closed up shop in the 2020's but then another company bought them out and are in the process of reviving the operations. Don't bother calling because nobody picks up. There are no discounts offered on the tours offered during the day (the studio tour is about 60 minutes and change). But there is kids and senior and military discounts for general admission once they are in full swing which should be January 2027 read more

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Sooo... this was WEIRD. There was a bunch of people who pulled up to visit Old Tucson (a Western-themed movie lot/ Knott's-esque attraction) and the staff ran away and hid from us. I'm talking over 50 people wanting to buy tickets and enter the gift shop, only to be shut out by the staff. There was a weird "back in 10 mins" sign and the ticket booth never opened. This was a disappointment considering the good things I heard from Tucson locals. Prices are posted on my pic, but it's about $35 per person (5 years and up). We opted for taking a couple pics in front of the park and left. We didn't have time to wait around. I saw people express disappointment that the park was particularly decked out either, they mentioned a "Yuletide" theme but it looked like standard Western fare. We weren't there for a Christmas event, I just wanted ghost town pics, guess not. Thank you... next. read more

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It was such fun . Scary, n well decorated for Halloween, Fright night. They had ghouls and goblins. All over the park w music playing n smoke coming out in all directions. We also had a chance to get on the rides n the petting zoo was open . Food pretty much around the park. Souvenirs. Stores were also open . I would say we all had a great time together. Thumbs up Old Tucson . read more

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Loved nightfall this year. Scary and lots of great shows like the magic shows and petting zoo. They also brought bar the old vintage cars and the haunted houses are scarier than ever. They also offer scare me not necklaces for kids to wear so the actors know not to scare or go near the kids. We took advantage of the photos they offer and took some photos with Dabney the clown. We also enjoyed some great food and drinks. The gift shop offers lots of great merch. I can't wait to be back for the holidays. 10/10 recommend read more

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Nightfall 2025! Went for the first time after living in Tucson for 25 years. Yes I'm a looser! Went with a group of friends to just hang out, have some food and have a few! Good time for sure. The talent was great and the fright level was perfect for me. If you want to be really scared this isn't it. Did all the haunted houses and I got jump scared a few times, but I was walking last in the group. Small trick to miss most of the jump scares. We were there from 5 to close and there were a few attractions we didn't get to see. Crowd was good for a Friday, no idiots doing drunk stuff. Didn't wait in any line more than 10 minutes. They keep the attractions moving good. Will make it an annual thing now. Kinda sad I waited so long to go. Support our local attractions and local talent! read more

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Drove all the way from San Diego to visit Old Tucson. Got there...no one was there. Website said it was open. Well, no. Only for guided tours. What a phenomenal disappointment. One star because I couldn't put zero read more

Good tour of an old legendary movie studio shoot area. Unfortunately, it is run down and dirty, but looking past the dirt and dust, it's a relic that is worth seeing. read more

Spouse and I were the only two people on the 8:30am tour. Tour guide was informative but only took us to a few buildings. No tour tram running, no gunfight show, no restaurants open, not allowed free time to walk around. Kinda disappointing. read more

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What an amazing piece of not only cinema history but theme park history! Everyone seems to love their jobs, and it was truly enjoyable. Even the children who have probably never watched a western seemed to be having fun. Excellent place. read more

If you love old movies, history stuff this place is for you! I'm a total nerd for these things. Anything that gives old timey, nostalgia or ghost town vibes I am so in! Located smack dab in the middle of nowhere , where nothing but the sun to best you down you're in the right place, located outside of Tuscon Mountain Park, the drive in is a nice one. If you ask why I came it was solely to see The Little House on the Prairie Chapel. Unfortunately you can see it and get pictures farther back you cannot go inside or get too close due to it being damaged a ways back. There are live shows and plenty of other old sets from westerns etc. they have a carousel, petting zoo, train ride and more. There is a restaurant and ice cream shop as well as souvenirs of course. Down side it's ridiculously priced. For my husband and I and two teenagers it was over $120 and that is the general admission without the rides etc which would've put us at nearly $200. So if you're a huge fan of movie sets, have money to waste and atleast 3-4 hours to spend this is for you, I think it's one and done for me, but I still think it was worth it to see this once, it's little house on the prairie come on now ! read more

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This is a must see for all ages. A part of our cinema culture that shouldn't be missed. Fabulous and knowledgeable staff. The entertainment team works hard in desert conditions to bring western story telling to life. There are some air conditioned buildings but there is a lot of out door as well. Filming is still done here. The ride to this location takes you through gates pass which is beautiful as well. I cannot comment on the food as we didn't eat anything but there are plenty of options and the ice cream looked great. read more

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Had such high hopes and was so disappointed with the dismal Wild West Adventure Park. We paid over $35 each for tickets , including for a senior and an 11 year old. Absolutely outrageous for what we experienced. She was bored almost immediately and kept asking to leave. So many of the experiences we paid for were closed as they had insufficient staff. They had one guy trying to man 3 different children's rides, very unsuccessfully I might add. We purchased food for the petting zoo. When we got there the gates were locked with no employee around to let us in. We went back numerous times and were still unable to get in. We tried the panning for gold which involved purchasing a small bag of grit for $11, the cheapest option. It takes about 5 seconds to empty the small bag into a square tray with a screen. The grit falls though into a trough of running water leaving less than $1 worth of crap broken crystals. In no stretch of the imagination is this even remotely considered panning for gold. The entire experience was overpriced and truly a disappointment at every level. Do yourself a favor and skip this rundown relic and instead go to the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch in Picacho for about $15 or less per person. It was a blast, well worth the money, and they know how to entertain! The drive was about the same distance. read more

If you are a fan of Western movies or tv shows this is the place for you. Many John Wayne movies were filmed here and the surrounding area as were episodes of Gunsmoke and Little House on the Prairie to name a few. The guide was very informative and it was so neat walking the old streets visiting the movie sets. read more

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It might be fine for people with little kids, but it's so expensive. It's not worth it. The hype is way more than what you get when you get there. read more

We went last month for Yuletide, it was our first time visiting Old Tucson. Tickets were slightly pricey, but it included all of the shows, train ride, hayride, etc. so I think it evened out for the cost to get in. I'd say we were there for three and a half to four hours. They had holiday decorations & lights up, there were elves and carolers that helped bring you the holiday spirit. We had arrived just a few minutes before they opened & the line to get in was massive, but thankfully as soon as the opened the line moved pretty quickly so we weren't waiting in line forever. I thought the little museum they had with a lot of old movie props & information from films & shows that were filmed at the location was pretty neat. It was also cool being able to see the black smith working right in front of everyone. The opening ceremony with Santa was fantastic, the only thing I would say they could change is maybe have some kind of rope or paint line in the dirt to show where everyone needs to be standing for it. People were spread kind of all over & when the staff started corralling everyone to where they needed to be there were a lot of rude people shoving and cutting in front of people trying to get the people who were already in the proper spot out of the way. I felt like they had a lot to offer/do during the Yuletide event. There were quite a few shows to watch, a small hay maze for kids, a theatre showing classic holiday movies, a trivia game for kids, a carousel, story time with Mrs. Clause, Photos with Santa, a holiday sing along hayride, a train ride and more. All of the staff we had interacted with were friendly & helpful. The stunt show didn't have anything overly wild, but the actors are what made the show fun to see, we enjoyed the show & had a great time. We didn't try any of the food options at Old Tucson so I can't comment on the price or how good the food was. I only gave it four stars as some of the prices in the gift shop & candy store were a bit high and on top of a semi pricey ticket to get in might make it harder for some families to be able to afford a trip. A tiny piece of fudge was $10 for plain & other treats and merch were pretty up there was well. Other than that we are glad we were able to visit & see what Old Tucson had to offer for the holiday season. read more

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Unfortunately we came in during the off season. Right now they only offer the walking guided tour which is really interesting. If you're a big fan of Western or cowboy movies, this place is a must for you to visit. We learned so much about the old Western movies that were really popular from the past. The tour guide is really informative. If you're planning to visit during this hot season make sure you put on your sunblock, wear a hat and bring water. We are looking forward to their Winter season attractions. Also they have this souvenir shop at the gate, and they have lots of interesting stuff to buy. read more

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This is specific to Nightfall only. It was a huge disappointment, especially when compared to what it used to be years ago. Most of what made it worth going is gone now. It felt very amateur and low effort, not that fun or engaging and not scary at all. It seems to be much more family-oriented now, so it might be fun if you're going with kids as a family activity. I definitely wouldn't recommend it otherwise as far as haunted houses or the shows or value for the money. read more

Opening Day of the well anticipated new season. I visited Old Tucson in the 80s and enjoyed it alot. Good memories. I understand they hit hard times in the timeframe before Covid, and then the pandemic ended their long run. Of course things are more expensive, but the "feel" remains authentic. The local actors work hard, have camaraderie, and generally seem to be having fun. We sure did. We came at 1045 and left at 330. Bathrooms were plentiful , updated, and well maintained. Great job. Our tour docent was well versed in the movie history of the set. Excellent all around. Good job to the county for their response ownership and hiring a competent park operator. Make sure you check the website for hours and activities. The drive in is excellent. read more

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We left Tombstone early so we could make it to Old Tucson. We drove out of our way and were excited to visit. When we got there we quickly realized it wasn't open, despite the gift shop being open, and Google maps showing it open. This would have been just a bummer had the young person working not raised her voice at my dad when he expressed his frustration and asked why it wasn't noted anywhere that they were closed, including the website. He traveled from Florida and had been excited about visiting Old Tucson for months and was obviously disappointed. A simple apology would have done wonders, but no. Either update your website, or anticipate more upset want-to-be customers. read more

We enjoyed it. Brought back some memories of "Old Tucson". Wish there was a little more "movie" history, but all in all it was fun. There was a horse and cart ride to the High Chaparral. Train rides. Shows in the Palace and in front of the Mission! There are stores, places to eat and drink. I hope it continues. It was a fun day! read more

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This place was whack. I wouldn't recommend going here. Go to Tombstone instead. The Saguaro National Park (SNP) opens at 9am but this place doesn't open until 10:30am which is a nuisance because they are right next to each other. We were on a day trip to Tucson from Phoenix. We visited the SNP at 9am but had to go into Tucson to wait for Old Tucson to open. We swung by Old Tucson in the afternoon on the way home. It was open but there were only a few cars in the lot. I didn't quite know what to expect but I pretty much expected it to be like an old western town that you could walk through and go to unique shops. It wasn't like that at all. The entrance was all boarded up and you couldn't get in. They had one store open at the front but there was nothing I wanted to buy in there. I saw that they had tours but the next one wasn't until 1.5 hours after when we were there and it was full. It's not like you can really wait around to go on tours because there's nothing to do and it's 100+ degrees outside. Super lame and disappointing. We did take a picture in front of the sign just to say we've been here. read more

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I'm a huge classic film buff, and while Westerns are not my favorite genre, so many Golden Era stars filmed at this location. And I did watch Little House on the Prairie. So, between this and my love for a good history tour, seemed like a great way to spend a few hours in late December. It was a bit underwhelming, to be honest. The tour guide was fine, cracked a few good jokes and one of the highlights was seeing a coyote running amuck while we were on the tram. But because this is off season (and the bigger event is the Yuletide activities in the evening), none of the little shops or restaurants were open). How much better an experience this would have been if folks on the tour could hang out and have a beverage or some food while absorbing the atmosphere. Instead, I felt rushed off and funneled into the gift shop. So, this is my next big piece of advice if you're coming for the tour only. Ignore the website policy about the clear bag. We were traveling in an RV and because my husband had to run an errand in town and did not join me, I was pretty put out not having my normal purse with me. And I had to dig around the night before this tour to find a clear zippered pouch in our RV that once held our bed sheets and used that as a clutch. It wasn't until I got dropped off in the middle of nowhere that I saw other people coming with regular purses and I asked what the deal was and the store clerk said that does not apply to these tours. I did read someone mention this elsewhere and I did not heed her advice because I did not want to be stuck not having a place to put my purse so I did what I could. I noticed that the store actually sold clear tote bags with Old Tucson logo, so there is always that option if you do get there and are stuck with that policy. But again, don't even consider it for this tour. read more

The Ghost Tour (not to be confused with Nightfall) is 10/10! Without spoiling too much, you tour the park with an intimate group with nothing but lanterns to light an otherwise dark desert. The stories were informative, spooky, and the host was charismatic. One of the better ghost tours I've been on! read more

We were recommended to check this place out and glad that we did. For a single admission price, you have access to so many events and activities. You can start off with a Group tour guide who will explain the history and film production in this area. Afterwards, there are plenty of areas to explore and many shows at certain times to catch. They do a lot of crowd participation, so be sure to wear clothes that'll help make you stand out like we did! There are also restaurants, a petting zoo, carousel, train and wagon rides. We had a lot of fun and laughs. We really enjoyed our time here and highly recommend you checking it out. read more

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Nightfall - Had an absolutely amazing time. A little tired from running and screaming well organized and many scary houses. I was actually surprised how many there were. Actors did a great job!!! I saw bad reviews in previous year but I am happy for them that I see more good comments this year. I can't compare because this was my first time but I highly recommend it. There are many haunted house events throughout the country during Halloween season but the setting in Old Tucson is unique. Regular season - I've been to Old Tucson during regular season and it is fun also. It's a must visit place if you are a Western movie fan. I didn't grow up watching it but still enjoyed it. My in-law from Peru were big fans and they both loved it! read more

It was amazing, learning and family time. The shows were great. The was good . Family had a great time. It a great place to learn about history and have a family time. read more

We stopped by to check out old Tucson and the guide tour. The guided tour was awesome! Our guide knows his movies and all about the movies filmed on set. The town, due to Halloween, had some decorations but didn't take away from the cool movie set. So many movies are filmed here. Tombstone, Little house on the prairie, Rio bravo with John Wayne, Joe kid and Outlaw Josey Wales, 3 Amigos, Cannon ball run, young guns 2. There are too many to mention. We were shown props, which were pretty good and realistic. Walking the set was amazing, especially when you think of all the stars that have walked before you. Was a fun day! It's worth the trip! Check it out! read more

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We went to nightfall 10-10-25 it rained pretty hard so very muddy. Their power went out and we thought it would get worked out but never did. We were then escorted out with the option of a refund or com ticket meaning we could get a ticket for another day. Although there ticket policy states, "non- refundable" ticket, they allowed refunds for this particular matter. We got food at one of the stands that were selling elotes, pork chops, turkey legs, etc. The staff were a bit rude to my family and others that were behind us. Maybe they had a bad day, not sure, but not a good experience. read more

They say they are open online. There are staff there. But it's not open. My dad is an old movie buff and he was so disappointed. They argued with him and said it says it's closed online. It doesn't. The mid 20s girl raised her voice to my elderly father because he said "why doesn't it saying anything online about being closed?" She called security. It was a mess. They're just doing ghost BS now. My dad wanted to see the locations where great movies were filmed! Please do not patronize these people! Go to tombstone. read more

This was a fun place to visit especially if you watch old westerns. Not as big as it used to be but I still enjoyed it

My boyfriend and I bought tickets to the Yuletide at Old Tucson event and went last weekend. We had a wonderful time! I had never been to Old Tucson and always wanted to see it. Unfortunately by the time I moved to Arizona it was closed down due to Covid. Thankfully though, it's back up and running with themed events. They did a great job decorating the area for Christmas. The actors for the townspeople were very friendly and eager to make sure everyone had a good time. Their next themed event is in Spring for the Ol West. Can't wait to go again. Thanks for a lovely time! read more

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We went to the Haunted Tour on 6/15. Or tour guide was awesome & very knowledgeable. We got way more than we expected. He gave us lots of history about Old Tucson in addition to the great ghost tour. My daughter & I went & quickly realized we would have to come back with her Dad & her boyfriend due to the history of the place. Do yourself a favor & check it out. read more

It's been 5 years since we first came here and a lot has changed since then and certainly not for the better. I'm hoping the glory days aren't behind them. We only attended once 5 years ago. I know they suffered from the pandemic and damage to the area. My favorite attraction is no longer going (Eddie's diner was my absolute favorite). Boo!! We had timed tickets but so does everyone else and we still had to wait about 30 minutes to get in. Once inside we should have headed to the train ride because that was the other attraction I really liked and getting there at 6pm and the park closing at 11 or so we should have been able to ride it! Not so fast! After attending the two (lame) shows we got in line to do the rides. When we got to the train they had stopped the line and would not allow us to wait. So we got in line for another attraction only to return to the train where they told us again "the line is too long come back in 1/2 hour". Ok..... so for the second time we were turned away and we returned twice more with EVEN longer lines and the rude security guard again told us that the train breaks from 10 to 10:30 and then is only open for 45 more minutes after that so no guarantee we would get in. IF we had been allowed to wait when we first arrived at the train we would have gotten on. Crowd control is a real problem and since there are fewer attractions then before they need to do a better job of timing everything. We ended up riding the carousel and called it a night but on a downer note, No spooky characters roaming around. Oh and did I mention I paid for parking online yet it seemed they didn't even charge for parking! Very expensive and NOT worth the cost. read more

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I had an absolutely great time here yesterday. I had come three years in a row to Tucson and had hoped the old studios would reopen one day. I didn't see an ads for Old Tucson, but noticed cars in the parking lot! I visited Saturday morning. First off, I took the train ride, then took the hose drawn cart ride. I wanted to hear about what was filmed here - my entire purpose for visiting. As a kid, I was a huge High Chaparral fan (as well as Rawhide & Wagon Train). I was bummed when told that the High Chaparral set was closed for a private party, as that was my main reason for visiting. Well, one of the folks working heard me lamenting and told me to come with him and he would walk me to the set. I think his name was John and that he is the Old Tucson historian. His kindness made my visit!!! Everyone working there was extremely kind. I happened to speak a while with the costumer/clothier and found it super interesting since I had college friends who had careers doing the exact same thing. Even in the "mercantile" the employee chatted it up. I watched the gun fight, even though the shows aren't my thing. I was there for the film history. I really, really hope the park continues to grow and is once again a grand place to visit. read more

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If I could give zero stars I would. I'm not sure how something that was revamped is not better so don't go in expecting high outcomes. They have the same events but less this year, only two shows. Don't expect people walking around or any kind of Halloween decorations to include lights. The train drops you off halfway in the desert, you sit down in a church only to be shuffled out and walk back to town. The train was at least a 45 minute wait!!! Only one train!?!? The other attractions they had (6) to include family friendly are okay! Not scary! No one around town and poorly decorated! I'm not sure what the new owners were thinking of having a mystery you need to solve at night! Makes the experience rather confusing. $45 a person for premium pricing!!! The food is basic and ranges $5 to $13! They didn't have the gargoyles even though when I asked they said they had them when you first walk in. They take your photo but to pay for the print it's at least $27! Yikes! read more

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We were lucky to be in the area during their Yuletide celebration. Everything looked so pretty. Visiting the park is a must if you are a fan of Western movies. We didn't expect the extra touch of Christmas but we loved it. However, the best part of the experience was the people. Everyone was very nice, customer service was great everywhere, but a few of them really shined. Tristan from the gift shop: Such a nice young man, extremely helpful. I went in for one ornament on arrival. We ended up buying a bunch of things by the end of the night, even if we didn't see him the second time we went into the gift shop (I'm wearing my hoodie today). Blacksmith Richie: He is so entertaining. Children and adults were watching him work. He was making magic wands at the moment we started watching. He made a pretty hair pin with a nail. He is skilled, informative, funny, and even handsome! Very kind and engaging with everyone watching. Mrs. Claus: She was adorable. All the kids were so into the story. Very sweet and entertaining. The setting of her room was so nice and cozy too. Santa's elf at the mine: Her enthusiasm, her make up and outfit, her performance; all of her said "festive and happy". Definitely recommend visiting the park. I also recommend Christmas bonuses for all the awesome staff. read more

A surprisingly fun way to spend half a day or more - a taste of the Old West and a walk through Western TV and Movie History. We are in our late 60s and we had a great time! The stunt show, gunfight, and western follies were all top notch (think Universal Studios caliber), which we hadn't expected out in the middle of the dessert. The place is under new ownership and they seem to be doing it right. Everything is included (very rare) - except food and drink. Even the wagon ride, train, carousel, petting zoo are all part of your entrance. Be sure to spend time in the museum where you can learn about the hundreds of beloved TV shows and movies that were filmed on site - you are literally walking through a piece of screen history. Go early so you can see all three shows, do the rides, go through all the buildings, play the games, read all the history and get a snack. You could rush through in 3-4hrs, but to get it all in plan on 5-6,hrs and enjoy a piece of Old West Americana and Hollywood. read more

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An ok experience not worth the money. I never had the experience of going to Nightfall before COVID so my assessment is purely based on what it was without comparison to previous iterations. I genuinely thought it was a fun experience, Old Tucson at night is beautiful, we had a couple of drinks and took in the attractions. Yes, lines were long, but find a Halloween attraction where that isn't the case. I had great company so we talked and made our own fun while waiting. The drinks were expensive but again I expected that. Where I was very disappointed was the cost of food and tickets for what the experience provided. It was insane how much they charged. At 1/2 the cost I would have left a 4 star review but save your wallet on this one. I paid $19 for a brisket sandwich and chips. The food was dry. My partner got potato wedges and they cost $15. That was after entry for 2 people with parking set us back nearly $100. With only 4-5 small short attractions and a poorly conveyed storyline for those who want the immersive experience this just felt like being served Hamburger Helper for 5 star restaurant pricing. I hope they do better in the future. TLDR - fun but not worth the cost. There are better options in Tucson read more

went on the historical movie tour. Our guide was amazing and was an actor himself. Definitely recommend reading up on some of the movies filmed there prior to your tour. read more