Top Phoenix Sightseeing Tours

Spend time aboard a single-rider ATV during a thrilling off-road tour in the Sonoran Desert. Ride on rugged and rocky trails in the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during the scenic journey. Your guide is knowledgeable about the region's plant life, wildlife, and history, with plenty of stories to share.

The Ride & Shoot Combo Tour is the true Arizona experience. Explore the beautiful trails of the Sonoran Desert by ATV and become an expert on a variety of firearms, with specialized instruction from your NRA-Certified Instructor. You will be with us for up to 4-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 3-hours of training, riding, and shooting. This is a combo like none else! This option is for single-seat ATVs, to book multi-passenger vehicles for this tour, check out our "3-Hour UTV and Shooting Combo."

Float over the Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon! Depart before daybreak to get incredible views of the desert sun as it rises. Be a part of the action as the balloon is inflated to the height of an 11-story building. If the wind is right, you can go inside for amazing photos. Following the flight, be greeted on the ground with breakfast in the desert.

This is a great option for beginners wanting to go ATVing! You will receive personalized and hands-on training. Your ATV Training includes a safety operations briefing and some riding on our awesome test course, known as "The Sidewinder." The Sidewinder is full of turns, bumps, and hills that will help you go from beginner to expert! You’ll be accompanied by a certified guide with a vast knowledge of off-roading, Sonoran Desert wildlife, history, and survival techniques.

When visiting the Scottsdale or Phoenix area, this is an exciting off-road/racing styled adventure in Arizona's Sonoran Desert you won't want to miss! With a guide, drive through some of the finest off-road trails, washes, and hillsides aboard a sand buggy for an adrenaline-filled adventure.

Ride the old fashioned Dolly Steamboat through the slot canyon at Canyon Lake and then hit the Apache Trail through the Sonora Desert on this tour from the Phoenix area. After your narrated cruise, visit the small town of Tortilla Flat, taking in views of the rare desert landscape along the way.

Explore the Apache Trail from Phoenix on a full-day tour that takes you into the legendary Sonoran Desert. Visit the ghost town of Goldfield, ride a steamboat on Canyon Lake, stop at the eccentric hamlet of Tortilla Flat and admire views of the Superstition Wilderness from Fish Creek Hill. Get a feel for the Wild West as you learn about the region's history and wildlife from your knowledgeable guide. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off and an expert driver who navigates the rough and winding roads for a stress-free day out. Choose between a small-group or private tour.

The Grand Canyon is on just about every bucket list—make sure you see it on this day trip from Phoenix, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. A guided tour takes the planning and guesswork out of an ambitious day trip, helping you make the most of your time at the Grand Canyon and enjoy the scenery during the drive.

On this guided scenic day tour from Phoenix, you will not only take in the breathtaking landscapes of this desert playground with plenty of photo opportunities, but you will explore ancient Native American ruins. With plenty of free time in Sedona to explore on foot, you might check out some art galleries, do some souvenir shopping, or even get a psychic reading. You also get to choose between a small-group or private tour, whichever suits your needs!

Visit Grand Canyon National Park, with a stop for pictures of the Red Rocks of Sedona, on this 13-hour tour from the Phoenix area. On the way, Travel through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, where you can browse local crafts if you wish. When you reach the Grand Canyon, make stops in the park to see the natural wonder from multiple viewpoints.

Take in gorgeous views of the Sonoran Desert and feel like you’re floating on a cloud during an exhilarating hot air balloon ride from Phoenix. You’ll experience the perfect start to your day followed by Champagne breakfast. Each flight lasts about an hour, with optional round-trip transport from your hotel.

Spend a thrilling day aboard a Kawasaki Teryx UTV during an off-road tour in the Sonoran Desert. Ride on rugged and rocky trails in the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during the scenic journey. Your guide is knowledgeable about the region's plant life, wildlife, and history, with plenty of stories to share. Bookings are per vehicle. If your group requires more than one vehicle, please create multiple bookings. Max of 4 people per vehicle.

Wake up early to experience a Sonoran Desert sunrise, and transform it into a story by seeing it from a birds-eye view. This hot air balloon ride from Phoenix takes you into the air with a professional guide who will narrate your trip. You’ll learn about the wildlife and history of this unique desert, then celebrate with Champagne and breakfast hors d’oeuvres.

Uncover Phoenix’s haunted past as you walk around the downtown area on this ghost tour. Join a small group and visit some of the city’s spookiest locations such as the Hotel San Carlos, the gothic Rosson House Museum, and the basement of Hanny’s department store. Listen to ghostly and gruesome tales from your guide about each location while you explore.

If you’ve ever wanted to raft a river, but don’t know how, get out of the Phoenix heat on a beginner-friendly float. Discover a scenic desert oasis less than an hour from the city. Your guide steers the boat and provides fascinating facts about the flora and fauna of the unique Sonoran Desert. Your whole family can swim, play, or just relax together on this small group adventure.

Escape the daytime desert heatwaves with this unique hiking adventure through Phoenix's largest public park. We will stop for beautiful views of the city and to observe and discuss the varying plants, animals, and geology of the Arizona desert! Start times are flexible and typically we start 30-60minutes before sunrise/sunset. Scott will contact you to cordinate a start time.

The Sonora Desert is at its best light at sunset. See the desert beauty from above with this sunset ride in a hot air balloon under the skilled guidance of your FAA certified pilot. Be treated to views of the desert plants and wildlife as day changes into night. Following the trip, land in the desert and celebrate your adventure with champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

Visit the Grand Canyon on this full-day tour from Phoenix. On the way, pass through San Francisco Peaks and the Navajo Reservation, and stop for lunch at the Cameron Trading Post. In the Grand Canyon, travel 25 miles (40km) along the South Rim, taking in Grand Canyon Village, the historic El Tovar Hotel, and several lookout points on South Rim Drive. Includes guide, transportation, and pickup and drop-off from select hotels in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

The Ride & Shoot Combo Tour is the true Arizona experience. Explore the beautiful trails of the Sonoran Desert by UTV and become an expert on a variety of firearms, with specialized instruction from your NRA-Certified Instructor. You will be with us for up to 4-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 3-hours of training, riding, and shooting. This is a combo like none else! This option is for multi-seat UTVs, to book single-passenger ATVs for this tour, check out our "3-Hour ATV and Shooting Combo." Bookings are per vehicle. If your group requires more than one vehicle, please create multiple bookings. Max of 4 people per vehicle.

This is a great option for beginners wanting to experience our most adventurous ATV Tour! This is a combination of our beginner-friendly "Sidewinder ATV Training" and our adventurous "Centipede Tour." Your ATV Training includes a safety operations briefing and some riding on our awesome test course, known as "The Sidewinder." The Sidewinder is full of turns, bumps, and hills that will help you go from beginner to expert! Once training is complete you will embark on Arizona's most adventurous tour! The Centipede Tour will take you deep into the Sonoran Desert, through deep canyons and over mountains to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With breathtaking views of the Bradshaw mountains and abundant wildlife, there is something for everyone! You’ll be accompanied by a certified guide with a vast knowledge of off-roading, Sonoran Desert wildlife, history, and survival techniques.

Take a hike through Arizona’s Bradshaw Mountains, one of the richest gold-filled ranges in the US, on this hiking tour. Join a small group and hike through rugged landscapes, learning about local mining history from your guide. Once you reach the Agua Fria River, set out to pan for gold, keeping any of your shiny findings, and then hike back up to the canyon.

Have an adventure in a UTV Sand Buggy as you go through the desert terrain of the Tonto National Forest and the Sonoran Desert with a guide, so you don’t get lost. Each buggy needs two people, so go with a friend and get ready to have a ton of adrenaline fun. You might see eagles and snakes while you go through sandy washes and curry canyons.

See more of Arizona's stunning natural beauty on a comprehensive full-day tour by air and land that culminates in Monument Valley. Enjoy a scenic flight from Phoenix over Sedona, San Francisco Peaks, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell, before landing near Monument Valley. Then take a 4WD tour with a Navajo guide to explore Monument Valley and the Navajo Tribal Park. After the ground tour, try Navajo tacos for lunch before taking in more views on your return flight to Phoenix.

Phoenix to Scottsdale is just under 30 minutes away by car, but unless you’ve rented a car, it can be hard to get to both areas during your Arizona trip. This Phoenix and Scottsdale Private Half-Day City Tour takes you to both areas to see sights like the Arizona Capitol Museum and the Arizona Biltmore with a guide who knows the city well. Plus, this tour is for just you and your group.