Top Scottsdale Full-day Tours

Make the most of your time in Arizona with a full-day tour that visits both the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Depart early from Scottsdale or Phoenix to explore the south rim of the Grand Canyon, taking in two prime viewpoints and strolling along the rim, then eating lunch. Continue to Sedona where you check out the uptown district, and get photo ops at red rock sites.

Journey through stunning Arizona landscapes on this full-day tour from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit the Grand Canyon and explore Route 66 with an expert guide who handles all the driving and logistics, leaving you free to soak in the incredible scenery. Explore highlights of the Grand Canyon, and drive through the Sonoran Desert on this small-group tour. With numbers limited to 13 participants, you can enjoy a more intimate experience of the Southwest's natural beauty. Choose between a small-group or private option.

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!

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.

Take in the highlights of Phoenix and Scottsdale, the largest cities in the Sonoran Desert, during this tour with a knowledgeable guide. Discover history and architecture in downtown Phoenix, at the Arizona State Capitol, Arizona Biltmore and more. Learn how Phoenix has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Neighboring Scottsdale features a vibrant downtown district full of local businesses and cultural events. Choose between a small-group or private tour.

This Grand Canyon day trip combines sights from both land and sky. After departing Phoenix, take a scenic drive including a stop along Route 66. Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon, which follows the Colorado River. Then have plenty of time at legendary Grand Canyon National Park, including a canyon rim driving tour before returning to Phoenix by luxury van. Choose between a small-group or private tour.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery and learn about some of the history, art, and culture of our gorgeous city. Our guide will teach you how to ride a Segway in a large, controlled area and then you'll glide through the Old Town and Downtown area. You'll get a great introduction to more than 20 points of interests and walk away from the tour with several suggestions for local places to eat, visit, and shop throughout Scottsdale.

This morning Scottsdale Segway tour gives a great alternative to walking tours that allows you to cover the city without getting too tired before lunchtime. With a safety orientation beforehand, you’ll feel confident when riding, as your guide leads your small group around. Plus, you’ll learn about attractions and places you’ll want to fit into the rest of your visit.

If you’ve ever ridden an e-bike, you know how fun they can be. And if you’re new to the sport, there’s nowhere better to test the waters than the picturesque Arizona desert. Starting at the Sundial town center, set out on an adventure with a local guide. Cruise through the desert, learn about local flora and fauna, and get great photos and video along the way.

On this all day trip from Phoenix to Tombstone, travel back to the days of the Wild West to 'The Town Too Tough To Die,' where you’ll visit the famous OK Corral and Big Nose Kate’s Saloon. Hear tales and legends of American outlaws in this legendary frontier outpost, where money, fame and lust were always at odds with the law. You’ll also visit San Xavier de Bac Mission while enjoying the drive back to Phoenix, for a full day of exploring two of Arizona’s most popular sights. Choose between a small-group or private option.

Do something incredible when you visit Phoenix. This canyoneering experience will take you places most people never get to go, deep into the red rock canyons outside Scottsdale. This day long adventure takes you rappelling into pools of water, slipping down slides carved from the rock, and hiking short distances in the desert.

Experience Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in just one day on a 13-hour adventure. Instead of finding your own way there, take in the stunning Southwest landscape in all-inclusive transportation from your hotel, while your guide narrates. Along the way, enjoy a shopping stop in Cameron and lunch in Page. After an immersive guided tour by a Native American at Antelope Canyon, continue to Horseshoe Bend for outstanding views.

Take in unforgettable views of classic southwestern landscapes. Explore the Grand Canyon South Rim in this incredible private tour from Phoenix that covers the deepest and widest parts of the Grand Canyon National Park. This day tour of the South Rim spends approximately three hours in Grand Canyon National Park and some time on Route 66. Enjoy an amazing day exploring the incredible Grand Canyon National Park on this tour across the spectacular Arizona desert to see one of this nation's great natural wonders, you get an up-close look at the region's iconic sights. After you meet your guide and hit the road, make your first stop at Williams with a chance to check out the infamous Route 66. Once you arrive at the canyon's South Rim, enjoy about 3 hours to walk the rim, shop, capture some photos, and relax with the best seat in the house. Guests have time to check out the Native American Hopi House, Yavapai Lodge, and the Geology Museum.

Experience Arizona’s picturesque Verde Valley on this guided excursion. After a convenient pickup from Phoenix/Scottsdale-area hotels, learn about the valley’s history, culture, and geology from an informative guide, visit the former mining town of Jerome, check out the Arizona Copper Art Museum, and enjoy a complimentary lunch and snacks. Kick back on a luxury train with hor d'oeuvres and spectacular views on your return trip. Choose between a small-group or private tour.

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 Tonto National Forest, Sedona, San Francisco Peaks, the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, before landing near Monument Valley. Then take a four-wheel drive tour with a Navajo guide to explore Monument Valley and the Navajo Tribal Park. After the 1.5-hour ground tour, try Navajo tacos for lunch before taking in more views on your return flight to Phoenix.

Explore the Apache Trail on a 8-hour tour from Scottsdale. With round-trip transportation from your hotel included, you’re free to take in the Superstition Mountain and Sonoran desert backdrop. The comprehensive itinerary, which includes the mining ghost town of Goldfield and a steamboat ride on Canyon Lake, is entertaining for adults and children alike. Learn about late 1800s history at the Lost Dutchman Museum, where you enjoy free entrance.

Walk around the famed Old West town of Tombstone and see how the Wild West was won. Witness a gunfight at the historic O.K. Corral and later, enjoy lunch in the area. Get a chance to walk the streets of the most preserved copper mining town in the Southwest, Bisbee, AZ. Stop at Saguaro N.P. Visitor Center to get great photos of the mighty Saguaro Cactus.

This trip shows you the best attractions Sedona has to offer! You will get plenty of great red rock photos from the best viewpoints in town. These stops include the iconic Chapel of the Holy Cross and the airport road overlook. Time on your own will also be granted in the cultural uptown Sedona where all the shops, restaurants and wineries are located. We will round out the experience with a stop to the great artisan area known as Tlaquepaque. A hearty lunch is also included as well as all admissions. You will get the full Sedona experience in the comfortable 8-hour day trip.

On this experience you will get to witness the two Native American Monuments of Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. These monuments are rich in history of the Sinagua peoples of the verde valley. Then we will take you to the quaint copper mining town of Jerome, AZ. This town has been preserved in 1920's theme and is an Arizona favorite! Lastly we will board the sightseeing train, The Verde Canyon Railroad for a 3.5 hour journey through scenic Verde Canyon. You can witness this beautiful canyon from the luxury of FIRST CLASS. On this tour we generously include a first class train ticket, 2 monument entrance fees and lunch.

Discover Arizona’s rich history and Native American heritage on this full-day tour from Scottsdale or Phoenix. Visit two National Monuments—Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot—and learn more about the Sinagua people as you admire the fascinating ruins. Afterwards, explore the former mining town of Jerome and enjoy an included lunch in Sedona.

Ride in a lovely Mercedes van for a scenic drive from Scottsdale. Van has comfortable leather seats with head rests and seat belts. Driver can give a semi custom tour and stop at a vineyard or Montezuma ruins or horseshoe bend. Snacks and water will be provided. Driver will stop at a highly rated restaurant for lunch bought separately. Schedule pick up at hotel or residence by call Mercedes Van Tours by Laura Hanson in Arizona.

Taste your way through Phoenix’s metro area on this guided culinary excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit the cities and towns of Mesa, Queen Creek, and Gilbert. Admire beautiful views of the region and savor delicious complimentary tastings at Arizona’s only olive oil mill and barbecued brisket and salsa at Jalapeño Bucks. Then feast on a tasty, locally-sourced lunch at Agritopia, an urban-farming focused community. Choose between a small-group or private tour.

Highlights of this day tour include the mining town of Jerome, the historic Copper Art Museum in Clarkdale, and stunning views from your first-class seat and a delicious lunch at the Verde Canyon Railroad. After the pickup, our first major tour stop will be the historic mining town of Jerome. Soon after we'll visit the copper mining mecca of Clarkdale and the Arizona Copper Art Museum. From the museum, we will tour the historic Verde Canyon Railroad for a chance to be a part of that history. The very first tracks were put down over 100 years ago to transport local workers and ore mined from the surrounding Jerome mountains and are still in use today. With stunning views of the Verde Valley from either your first-class seats or your open-air viewing car, the casual elegance of the train allows guests to discover the heritage uniqueness of the landscape and its diverse ecosystem.

Travel back in time to one of the most famous Old West towns with a day on the streets of Tombstone. The home of the famous OK Corral lets you experience the lives of outlaws, businessmen, miners, and cattlemen who flocked to the area for a chance to strike it rich on the frontier. A ride straight from your hotel takes you out of the city for your visit to the historic town. While you're in Tombstone, pay a visit to the original gathering spots for outlaws and gunmen, like Big Nose Kate's Saloon and the Bird Cage Theatre, which earned a reputation as the wickedest nightspot between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast. True to the reputation of the Wild West, gunfights and stand-offs were a regular occurrence, and many of their victims are buried at the infamous Boot Hill Cemetery—named for the men who died and were buried, with their boots still on. On your way back, visit the White Dove of the Desert; one of the Southwest's best-preserved missions at San Xavier del Bac.