Meet Your Guides
Meet the Amazing Guides from Tours of Prescott
Darlene Wilson – Haunted and Historical Prescott Tour
With over 48 years of experience in the paranormal field, Darlene Wilson is a respected medium, author, and tour guide based in Prescott, Arizona. She is the founder of Tours of Prescott and has proudly offered Prescott’s original haunted tours since 2010. Her company now includes three unique walking experiences: Haunted Prescott Tours, Prescott Murders and Mysteries Tour, and the new Hollywood Film & TV Tour—each exploring a different facet of the town’s layered past.
Darlene has spent years researching Prescott’s Old West history, uncovering forgotten stories that blend fact, folklore, and frontier life. Her work has led to the publication of two books—Haunted Prescott and Haunted Mining Towns of Arizona, co-authored with local historian Parker Anderson. She is working on a third, Haunted Restaurants and Bars of Arizona, which will be on the bookshelves in September 2026.
Known for her respectful approach to spirit communication and her knowledge of Arizona history, she combines storytelling, intuition, and deep research to bring the past to life. Her connection to unseen energies has also led her to bring balance and peace to homes and businesses through energy clearings.
Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, a walk with Darlene offers a fascinating glimpse into Prescott’s haunted and historical heritage.
Christopher Gillis – Prescott Murders and Mysteries Tour
Christopher is a native Arizonan with deep roots in Yavapai County, where his family has lived for over 7 decades. A devoted husband and father of three daughters, Christopher blends creativity and tradition in everything he does. By trade, he’s a freelance creative marketing specialist and artisan jeweler, handcrafting one-of-a-kind pieces from rare stones and minerals.
During the Christmas season, he brings joy to families as a professional Santa Claus. Throughout the year, he embraces the spirit of the frontier, the Wild West, and mountain man reenactments. Passionate about history from the Old West to prehistoric times, mythology, and world religions, he’s constantly learning and exploring. Although he has travelled widely due to his father’s career, Arizona has always been home.
Nicole Brandon – Hollywood Film & TV Tours
Nicole is a professional actress, writer, and producer with a lifelong career in film, television, and stage. With hundreds of performances to her credit—from classic plays like Fiddler on the Roof and Can-Can to appearances in television series such as Highway to Heaven and Days of Our Lives—Nicole brings a true insider’s perspective to the screen stories that have shaped generations.
Now based in Prescott, Arizona, Nicole leads Hollywood Film & TV Tours as part of Tours of Prescott. Her deep industry knowledge and warm storytelling style guide guests through Prescott’s surprising history as a filming location for Westerns, silent films, and major motion pictures. From movie stars who lived here to iconic scenes shot downtown, Nicole offers a behind-the-scenes look at the town’s connection to Hollywood.
Whether you’re a classic film lover or simply curious about Prescott’s place in movie history, Nicole’s tour is a fascinating journey into the heart of Arizona’s cinematic legacy.