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Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour

4.8612 reviewsMontezuma Castle National Monument

  • 11 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover the stunning array of red sandstone formations at the Red Rocks of Sedona. In addition to experiencing the breathtaking backdrop of the Red Rocks you will also explore ancient Native American ruins on this day tour from Phoenix. You’ll have a total of approximately 2-3 hours in Sedona to explore on foot, visit world-class art galleries and shops, or get a psychic reading. Your guide will also take you to photo spots to view and explore the wonders of this sculpted red rock playground. Enjoy this small-group tour with a maximum of 13 passengers in a custom, air-conditioned van.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Private Residence pick-up and drop off in select zones (Private Tour only)
  • Pick-up and drop off from select hotels only

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Food
  • Pick-up and drop off from private residences (Unless private tour is selected)

Itinerary

  1. To be true to the area's rich history, the Sedona single day tour gives you a chance to explore ancient Native American civilization. You'll visit the ruins at Montezuma Castle National Monument which are the most easily accessible, best preserved and arguably the most spectacular cliff ruins in North America. You'll see an impressive 20-room, 5-story structure built into the recess of a white limestone cliff about 70 feet (21 meters) above the ground.

    30 minAdmission included

  2. Enjoy a visit to the famous Chapel of the Holy Cross, an iconic Catholic chapel built into the mesas of Sedona, Arizona

    20 minAdmission included

  3. You'll also visit Bell Rock, one of Sedona's most popular red rock formations.

    20 min

  4. Marvel at the stunning Sedona views from this vortex location!

    20 minAdmission included

  5. Enjoy approximately 2-3 hours to explore Uptown Sedona, filled with gorgeous views, shops, galleries, and restaurants/cafes.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

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Ratings come from 611 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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  • 4We enjoyed overview of...

    We enjoyed overview of Sedona area. Wish 2.5 hour lunch/shopping break were shorter, with more outdoor sightseeing to utilize the time instead. Guide timed arrivals in/out to locations before they became overcrowded. Guide gave good info re each sight, and was considerate to entire group. Guide was good driver, but little too fast sometimes.

    SherylL_Kvia Viator

  • 5Good day!

    Enjoyable ! The guide was informative and responsive to group, liked his recs, worth the amount paid.

    Karen1972s7via Tripadvisor

  • 5Bruce was an incredible & funny & friendly tour guide! We saw more spots than expected and still had loads of time. Wasn't rushe

    Bruce and the travel group made the trip amazing!

    Victoria Cvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Great Experience!

    Mark is a great travel guide. The views were phenomenal and his experiences really showed as he explained sites and history of AZ

    Melissa_Nvia Viator

  • 5We had a great time

    Very well informed tour guide, good driver and made the trip fun and relaxed. Pick up was easy, drive was comfortable and interesting, time line was just right.

    Shona_Gvia Viator

  • 1This tour is overpriced...

    This tour is overpriced for what is covered. I was also told they would pick me up at the hotel when I signed up calling viator customer service. I had to pay taxi to get to another location.

    Semra_Rvia Viator

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 13 travellers
Operated by
Detours of Arizona
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • DETOURS American West is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
  • 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 and you must notify supplier ahead of time.
  • Minimum age is 3 years and you must notify supplier ahead of time of any small children and that you will provide car seats.
  • Wheelchairs or walkers that fold up are acceptable on tour - you must notify tour supplier ahead of time
  • You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
  • There is NOT a restroom on the van. Comfort stops are made throughout the day.

How it compares in Phoenix

  • Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 58 day trips we list in Phoenix.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 58.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Phoenix

Phoenix is Arizona's desert capital, a sprawling Sonoran Desert city of saguaro cacti, museums, mountain parks and year-round sunshine.

Phoenix spreads across the Salt River Valley in the Sonoran Desert, ringed by mountains and dotted with saguaro cacti. Its name recalls the ancient Hohokam canals on which the settlers built. Camelback Mountain, a red sandstone peak shaped like a kneeling camel, rises in the east, and South Mountain Park is among the largest city parks in the United States. The Desert Botanical Garden shows cacti and desert flowers.

Top-ranked sights in Phoenix: Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale Fashion Square , Tonto National Forest.

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