Top Arizona Historical Tours

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. With this tour, you'll take the road less traveled to reach the iconic landmark, driving along scenic back roads in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle and avoiding the busy south entrance gate. Stop to admire the views from Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, and Duck on a Rock Overlook, then time your arrival to watch the sunset from Grandview Point.

This guided ghost walk in Jerome, Arizona, is the real deal, since you’ll be using EMF readers and Spirit Boxes in your hunt for ghosts. You’ll explore Haskin’s House, a haunted area, and see if you can connect with ghosts and spirits from the past. The Jerome Historical Society supports this tour, and stories told come from the JHS archives.

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.

This Grand Canyon day trip from Flagstaff or Sedona is limited to no more than 14 people, ensuring you enjoy a more personalized Grand Canyon experience. The tour blends ancient ruins, lava fields, majestic volcanoes, and amazing views throughout Grand Canyon National Park and the remarkable Painted Desert. Highlights include a drive along the South Rim and East Rim; visits to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument; and a Southwestern lunch at a historic Navajo reservation.

Journey through stunning Arizona landscapes on this full-day tour from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit the Grand Canyon and explore Sedona 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.

Unleash your inner adventurer on this ATV tour of western Sedona. Ride down a desert trail surrounded by red-rock bluffs, steep canyon walls, and trees to get to lookouts, vistas, and quiet locations away from the sightseeing crowds. See spots of Sedona that have been used as filming sites for more than 40 movies, and drive up to the top of Skeleton Bone Mountain.

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on this guided day trip from Flagstaff. Meet up your Navajo guide and begin to descend into the canyon, the rays of sunlight make for beautiful photos. Later, take a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River snakes and bends and twists. It's one of the most dramatic spans of the entire river. A picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam is included.

Explore the magic and mysticism of natural vortexes on this small-group tour departing from Sedona. Traveling the region by Jeep, you’ll visit several vortex sites around town and learn about their history, all with the help of an informative guide. Whether you feel the energy on your skin or experience a feeling of enlightenment, find out for yourself the powers of a vortex. Keep things simple with this small-group tour, limited to 10 people for a more intimate experience. Please note this is predominantly a walking tour and you will be required to walk on uneven terrain.

Explore Flagstaff’s haunted history on this walking tour. Eccentric guides will show guests a side of this town seldom seen before. Learn about the robberies, murders, and suicides that rocked this town to it’s core. Flagstaff was once a sleepy railroad settlement at the base of Mount Humphries. How did it survive to become a town with ghosts rather than a ghost town? Colorful characters from the town’s past and the buildings they labored to create are the subject of amusing anecdotes and ghostly tales in historic downtown. The 1926 train depot and Hotel Monte Vista are not only of historic note–both buildings are known as supernatural hotspots. The sad tragic story of Marie Walkup and her murdered children is set in 1930s Flagstaff and is a chilling reminder of life’s uncertainties. Don’t let that overshadow the mischievous and curious spirits whose stories are shared! On this tour, due to the length of stories and number of stops, we will not be entering any historic haunts.

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.

Take an exhilarating helicopter flight that whisks you from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to the North Rim. Through the ECO-Star helicopter’s panoramic windows, see the world's largest ponderosa pines in Kaibab National Forest and the mighty Colorado River. Snap photos of the Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon, and Point Imperial before your return flight takes you through the dramatic backdrop of the Dragon Corridor. Choose from a wide selection of departure times to suit your schedule.

Discover the natural beauty of the Southwestern United States with highlights such as driving through the incredible scenery of Oak Creek Canyon and Airport Mesa, and a stop at Chapel of the Holy Cross, an architectural gem built into a tall rock spire. Hear about the spiritual significance of some of Sedona's most renowned sites on this fascinating introduction to Sedona.

Explore the natural wonders of Antelope Canyon, a narrow slot canyon carved by wind and water through the ages. A Navajo guide helps you photograph the shifting light and creamy colors of the sandstone canyon, a must-see amid the splendor of the American Southwest. Views of Glen Dam, Lake Powell, and Horseshoe Bend are included en route from Sedona.

Experience a full-day tour from Phoenix to Antelope Canyon to see more of Arizona’s natural beauty. Drive along Route 66 around the outskirts of Flagstaff, home to the San Francisco Peaks, enjoy views of Lake Powell, and visit a Navajo Trading Post on the way to Page, AZ. Then explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide and see the Colorado River from the Horseshoe Bend Overlook. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.

Skip the crowds and hassle of bus tours with this half-guided, half-self-drive Colorado River tour. Make your own way to the launch point at Willow Beach; board a kayak, and then paddle into the Black Canyon. Along the way, take in the desert scenery and look out for wildlife including big horn sheep, coyotes and bald eagles.

The Tonto National Forest is the largest in Arizona and the Lower Salt River runs right through its heart. On this tour, admire the natural scenery from the water on a thrilling kayaking excursion. Set out from Saguaro Lake Ranch, paddle along the Salt River, and look out for native wildlife, including the park’s herd of wild horses.

Hear Babylonian, Greek, and Roman constellation stories, learn about local indigenous star associations, and take in the natural beauty of Sedona, including its stunning night sky. This "Meet the Stars" tour is led by a well known Sedona guide with entertaining stories, engaging visuals, amazing cosmic information, and quirky insights on Sedona. Relax under the sky with your favorite foods and drinks and let the cosmos above come alive.

Avoid the hassle of driving between wine tastings when you pre-book this Verde Valley wine tour that leaves from Sedona. Depart the city in an air-conditioned vehicle and visit some of the region's top vineyards. Enjoy discounts on tastings and bottles of wine at some of the venues or bring your own beverages if you want. Plus, a picnic lunch is served that includes a personal charcuterie board for every guest.

Delve deeper into the dark history of Tombstone during a ghost tour that focuses on bullets and bordellos. Ideal for first-time visitors with an interest in the paranormal, this tour reveals stories about murders, suicides, and demonic entities that you're unlikely to find in the guidebook. Plus, exploring on foot and after darks adds the atmosphere and offers you a more intimate glimpse into the historic area.

Experience a transformative reawakening of spirit and reconnection with the earth by direct contact with the sacred sites of Sedona. This tour offers a unique perspective of the vortex sites, their history and how they connect with power spots all over the world. You will learn how to engage with the vortex sites firsthand and the flow of the unique energies they emit. Experience the magical and transformative power of the red rocks on a mindful walk through the Peace Park and Stupa. Enter a medicine wheel and learn about its history and usage by the ancients. Travel through the gorgeous Seven Canyons area and hear the history, beliefs and migrations of the indigenous people that lived there.

Arizona once had a booming mining industry, known for copper and gold. Discover Arizona’s old mining history on a walking tour of the historic mining town of Jerome. Join a small group and explore the mining town stopping at key locations like the sliding jail, that slid off of its foundation into the street, as well as the mining museum.

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.

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