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. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs

Day tour to Sedona Red Rock country
Explore Native American ruins
Visit The Chapel of the Holy Cross
See Bell Rock, one of Sedona's most popular red rock formation

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup *Select hotels - Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water

Gratuities
Food

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley
2550 W Charlotte Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA
This is a guaranteed pick up location, however, please let the supplier know as soon as possible if you are NOT staying here, as they may have a closer meet location for you.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

8/18/2022 - 6/18/2024
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Please note: We do not pick up at private residences and we do not guarantee pickup for all hotels. Even if your hotel is on the list, there may be a chance you'll need to meet at an alternate location. If need be, the supplier will determine a location you can meet to be picked up for your excursion. Tour supplier contact details will be provided on your pre-paid voucher.

What To Expect

This area of Arizona is so rich in Native American history and culture. On this full-day trip from Phoenix, you will visit ancient ruins at either Tuzigoot National Monument or Montezuma Castle National Monument. One of the largest pueblos ever built by the Sinagua some time between 1100 and 1450 AD is at Tuzigoot National Monument. You’ll see the ruins of a building that once consisted of two stories and 110 rooms. Wonderfully preserved Montezuma Castle National Monument is an easily accessible structure built into a cliff about 70 feet (21 meters) above the ground. Here, find an impressive five stories and 20 distinct rooms.   Before returning to Phoenix, visit The Chapel of the Holy Cross, a modern chapel built into the buttes, as well as massive Bell Rock, one of Sedona's most popular red rock formations. You'll likely find the red-rock formations of Sedona awe-inspiring. Don't forget your camera to capture the vast landscapes.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chapel of the Holy Cross

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bell Rock

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Airport Mesa

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sedona

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own
Minimum age is 3 years
Not wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed
Wheelchairs that fold up are acceptable on tour
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Paul_C

Terrific tour of Native American ruins and beautiful Sedona. Aldo was a great guide making the day a wonderful experience. He is amiable, erudite and very knowledgeable of Arizona history and details of the sites visited. He also made for a very efficient and relaxing trip, avoiding traffic and congestion on a very busy tourist day. Highly recommend this tour for a family and would advise requesting Aldo as your guide!

Reviews

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Highly suggest!

Erin_S, Jun 2023

This trip was excellent, I totally recommend it. We were able to see the red rocks, learn a bit about the history of the area, and spend some time in Sedona. Every stop offered something slightly different and the time in Sedona was perfect!

Very pleased with our Tour!

Nancy_M, Jun 2023

We were very pleased with our tour and it gave us an overview of Sedona! We chose this tour because needed a tour that was somewhat easy and not a lot of walking because my husband was walking with a cane. From the time we were picked up right at our hotel in Scottsdale we knew we had chosen the right one and we couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. Diane kept us informed of what we were seeing from the time we left our hotel until she dropped us back off that afternoon. We had plenty of time at each stop and she even was able to add a couple of stops not on the list. We had very little waiting time at any of our stops. If we have the opportunity to request a tour guide again, we will ask for Diane!

Fun and learning experience

SNEZHANA_S, Jun 2023

Our guide Mike was very knowledgeable but not boring at the same time. The entire trip was fun and very well organized. We learn so much and took a lot of pictures. That was our first time visiting Sedona.

Stunning Sedona

Stuart_W, May 2023

Sedona is beautiful and a must see. Definitely a hidden gem in Arizona. Whole tour excellent and would highly recommend for overseas tourists.

Tour was not what we...

Elizabeth_I, Apr 2023

Tour was not what we expected. Description on-line lead us to believe that optional trail hike was part of tour once in Sedona. Way too much time shopping instead of seeing the sites.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hello and thank you for your feedback. I have looked at our tour listing and I'm not seeing where we mention hiking was included. It is available for an additional cost if you add it prior to the tour date. The tour listing describes the expectations we deliver. We did take you to some incredible sights like the famous Chapel of the Holy Cross, Bell Rock and Airport Mesa, which is what's advertised. We hope you enjoyed the scenery and got some great photos. Thanks, Rachel Bass

Happy Camper

Barbara_M, Apr 2023

Friendly and considerate tour guide Safe driving Kept us informed of times Maintained equipment Inspired other bookings to different locations

Excellent visual and educational experience!

Raneta_M, Apr 2023

My daughter and I had a great time! Our tour guide was wonderful! I learned so much about the area, which I really wanted because I'm moving to the Phoenix area in a couple of months!

Amazing!

Amanda_H, Apr 2023

Aldo made this tour unforgettable from start to finish!! Beautiful memories made and met wonderful people.

Beautiful

Tyra_B, Apr 2023

Nicki our guide was awesome! This was a great tour. She was very informative, had great music and made this trip very enjoyable! I would recommend!

Great time

Melissa_C, Apr 2023

Nikki was amazing. We did a day trip to beautiful Sedona and it was breathtaking. Nikki us knowledgeable and friendly. She made traveling easy. Bring snacks!

Sedona with Aldo

Robin_S, Apr 2023

Wow what a wonderful tour. Aldo was the best. He tried to make everyone had a great time. What a wonderful person with lota of personality. He even gave me a restaurant recommendation for Amsterdam. Kiddos Aldo.

Spectacular Sedona!

Rosalyn_G, Apr 2023

Seeing Bell rock and all the amazing red mountains. Also loved the Church of the Holy Cross. Such a beautiful serene building and truly spiritual.

Amazing views. Stan our...

Jose_S, Apr 2023

Amazing views. Stan our driver is very knowledgeable about the places we passed by . Gave us a good tip where to get good food.

Great experience

Darren_L, Apr 2023

Great experience- very well thought out and organized. Robert was amazing Water was appreciated and loved tour schedule

Best photo ops ever!

dlcamesbury, Mar 2023

The tour guide for this trip was fantastic, knowledgeable about nature and history of the area. No part of this trip seemed rushed,; we had plenty of time at each stop whether it was a photo stop or some thing more involved. The scenery along most of the drive and at all of the stops was breathtaking. The views surrounding the area of the Chapel, Bell Rock, and the Airport (vortex) site were amazing. Uptown Sedona was interesting to walk around- lots of outdoor art along with the galleries and shops.

You are guaranteed to have a great time!

Janice_D, Mar 2023

Steven was wonderful! Had an amazing experience during my stay in AZ. Learned a lot and i really enjoyed how much time he gave us at each stop. Very kind and helpful and even made sure everyone is safe and comfortable. I. Enjoyed the stop for some famous pie on the way back.

Great Tour

Jennifer_M, Mar 2023

Guide was awesome! Great personality, very knowledgeable. Sights were spectacular. Convenient pick up at hotel.

Overall Pleasant and Enriching

Eva_J, Mar 2023

We had a pleasant round trip drive from Phoenix to Sedona seeing said sites. The threat of 50% chance of rain had us worried but Mark let us know he had extra umbrellas just in case - great info to know ahead of time to save bag space. Mark was very nice and knowledgeable!

Enjoyable

Kim_M, Mar 2023

Beautiful views! Tracy , our guide , did a great job! Very knowledgeable! Sedona is wonderful. Native American ruins were interesting.

Super tour with fantastic guide!

Paul_C, Mar 2023

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