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Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Open daily, 8am - 5pm
2800 N Montezuma Castle Rd, Camp Verde, 86322

The Basics

Many visitors tour Montezuma Castle in Camp Verde on a day trip from Phoenix, Sedona, or Flagstaff. In addition to the ruins themselves, tourists should set aside a few hours to explore the museum, walk the scenic trails, and have lunch along the shore of Beaver Creek. Visitors can focus on the castle and nearby Montezuma Well, or opt for a guided tour to five Arizona national monuments in a single day, including Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well, Tuzigoot, Wupatki, and Sunset Crater National Monuments.

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Montezuma Castle - Tuzigoot National Monument Private Luxury Car Tour
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Montezuma Castle - Tuzigoot National Monument Private Luxury Car Tour
$199.00 per adult
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Mark’s the man
Mark was very knowledgeable and very professional. He loves his life and where he lives and it shows.
Thad_B, Mar 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in Phoenix

Great time
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Great time
Shelley_s, Mar 2023
Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
Tour guide Chris was extremely knowledgeable. Places that we visited were interesting and now we know more about Arizona
Sedona day trip
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Sedona day trip
Thomas_D, Mar 2023
Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
Sedona and it’s beauty and the drive up and back to Phoenix as the dessert transforms in multiple phases. Chris our driver provided so much great information. Didn’t know Montezuma Castle existed so fun to see . Spending time in the quirky town of Jerome and then driving home over the mountain and seeing its beauty was great
A Great Travel Adventure
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A Great Travel Adventure
Patricia_T, Jan 2023
Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
Visiting Sedonna and learning the history of the area! The tour was led by Han and he did a great job! Well paced your!
Sedonna experience you will love it
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Sedonna experience you will love it
Doris_D, Sep 2021
Montezuma Castle, Jerome and Sedona Day Tour From Scottdale or Phoenix
Cody was very informative. Made our experience memorable. Loved Montezuma castle and the chauffeur trip , made it so relaxing. Thx
Sedona side trip
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Sedona side trip
Carolyn_C, Aug 2021
Montezuma Castle - Tuzigoot National Monument Private Luxury Car Tour
Ken was a wonderful guide! We really appreciated his flexibility and insight into the Native American ruins we visited while on our trip to AZ. When our daughter expressed interest in seeing a particular town, he rearranged the route to include a quick mini-adventure to a mine, and drove us through that town to we could see it. Excellent trip and guide!
Awesome day! Memorable
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Awesome day! Memorable
Rhoda_M, Jan 2023
Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
We had a great time. Pick up and return right at the resort. Kim was so knowledgeable and able to get us from place to place in a timely fashion. She took our picture for us, offered suggestions of places to eat and shop. We much appreciated her and the opportunity to see Arizona’s treasures without the stress and worry if driving ourselves.
Had a great half day with Bob exploring the two sites and learning a great deal about the local history.
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Had a great half day with Bob exploring the two sites and learning a great deal about the local history.
Elizabeth_W, Mar 2021
Montezuma Castle - Tuzigoot National Monument Private Luxury Car Tour
The guide, Bob, was impressively knowledgeable and shared his love of history with great enthusiasm. My husband and I truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely recommend this excursion to all who are heading this way!!
Awesome
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Awesome
Silvia_P, Dec 2022
Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
We all had a great time best part was Kim our guide - different experience s in different areas was adventurous
Kim made our trip even more special.  She was the best guide we have ever had:)
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Kim made our trip even more special. She was the best guide we have ever had:)
Silvia_P, Dec 2022
Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
Sedona and Jerome were absolutely awesome! The food was great and the sights were amazing. We can’t wait to come back and visit again next year!
Review of Tour with Kim
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Review of Tour with Kim
Caroline_S, Oct 2022
Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
My favorite part of the trip was seeing Sedona. It was such a cute town and I loved that I asked our tour guide (Kim) for recommendations and she took me to different areas and stores and showed me around the cute town. There was a lot to see and explore with limited time and she answered all my questions and took me to the best places!!
A Castle to remember
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A Castle to remember
Dale_M, Nov 2022
Montezuma Castle - Tuzigoot National Monument Private Luxury Car Tour
This was an awesome tour. Our guide, Bob, made the tour exceptional. His knowledge and presentations made the tour, the most memorable tour we have ever taken. It covered two site, the Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma's Castle. The tour of Tuzigoot allowed for a close of look at the architecture of small settlements. Giving us the opportunity to have an understanding of how the Sinaqua would build for survival, daily living and protection. This was followed by visiting the second site Montezuma's Castle. The one thing that was out of everyone's control was not being able to see inside the Castle. Unfortunately, only archaeologist have been able to physically be in the structure since 1951. It is still an amazing site to see.
Great day!
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Great day!
Pat_H, May 2022
Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
This was a great tour with Frank. He gave us so much information. He was very easy to talk to and answered questions and helped us take great pictures!
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Visit the castle on its own or bundled with other national monuments.

  • Dogs are welcome on park trails but must remain on leash.

  • The park visitor center and much of the paved trail at the castle are wheelchair accessible.

  • Montezuma Castle is at a high elevation in a dry climate—bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water.

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How to Get There

Montezuma Castle National Monument is located in Northern Arizona off I-17, exit 289 (about 90 minutes north of Phoenix and 45 minutes south of Flagstaff).

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When to Get There

The national monument is open daily throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day. During the hot summer months, plan your visit in the early morning or early evening.

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Montezuma Well

Just a few miles from the cliff dwelling sits another archaeological site worth visiting, Montezuma Well. This limestone sinkhole is believed to be the remains of the Sinagua’s irrigation system. A half-mile paved trail winds through the site, and it’s an excellent spot to observe local wildlife such as whitetail deer, muskrats, rock squirrels, and some 100 species of birds.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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