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10 hours
Mobile ticket
For those that are seeking a more genuine tour, with a locally based tour company, this day is designed to focus solely on the Grand Canyon coming from Sedona, along the way up we drive through Oak Creek Canyon, passing through Flagstaff while sharing geology and history info the entire way. This tour is one of the few Grand Canyon tours that takes you through the painted desert! We then stop for lunch at Cameron Trading post within the historic Dine' (Navajo) reservation then enter first into the East Gate. We then visit 4 points of interests along the canyon and learn the geology, geography, and history/mystery of the Natives and settlers, finally exiting the park at the South Gate leaving no stone unturned. It's biggest advantage is a local guide that has studied all the relevant subjects, making the tour as comprehensive as possible and visiting more sites than most other tours, thus having the most amount of experience one could have while visiting the Grand Canyon for a day!
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Oak Creek Canyon
A quick drive and geologic and historical lesson while we travel onto the Colorado Plateau. We discuss the settler history, unique geology and experience a major climate change in less than 20 minutes.
Experience the wonderful colors of the painted desert while we drive across the Navajo nation to the East entrance of the Park. We talk about how this seemingly barren, yet beautiful land, is home to the oldest group of natives in North America, and the legends that unfold.
Pickup included
Bottled water
Parking Fees
15% Gratuity for local guide.
Lunch
Select a pickup point
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Michael R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had an absolutely wonderful Grand Canyon tour with Connor as our guide. His knowledge was incredible — he shared fascinating information about the flora, geology, and historical formation of the canyon that made the entire experience so much more meaningful and memorable. The drive through Oak Creek Canyon was breathtaking, and we also enjoyed stopping to shop at the Cameron Trading Post, which was a fun and unique part of the trip. Connor was friendly, engaging, and clearly passionate about the area, which made the tour both educational and enjoyable from start to finish. GRAND CANYON was amazing! We highly recommend Connor to anyone looking for an exceptional Grand Canyon experience!
Marc A,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
Connor was great. He knew the ins and outs of the park, avoiding many of the crowds but still allowing us to see the canyon from various perspectives. He was, by far, the most knowledgeable guide we ever had on any excursion. From the geological to the cultural to the historical to even the spiritual, he was extremely well informed. Even our 10-year-old, who craves information about national parks, had every question answered and then some.
DBrehmer70,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
What an amazing trip!!! Connor was a FANTASTIC guide and an even better person. His knowledge of the area, not just the Grand Canyon, but the other geological and cultural aspects was beyond exceptional. This was an A+++ experience! Highly recommend having Connor be your guide in the Sedona, Flagstaff and Grand Canyon areas.
C9508CCkathyh,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our tour guide, Connor was absolutely phenomenal! His deep knowledge of the area, engaging storytelling, and genuine enthusiasm made our experience truly unforgettable. Connor was incredibly accommodating to our pace and interests, ensuring we learned something new. We especially appreciated his ability to bring history to life with vivid details and anecdotes.
Shane H,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
Excellent Tour and very professional! Would recommend to anyone! Connor was very knowledgeable and helpful with anything we asked!
Theresa L,Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
Conner was the best tour guide ever. So much interesting information and facts about the entire area. The 2 hour drive to and from the Grand Canyon went by so quickly. He was very accommodating and patient. Never felt rushed. We definitely got our money’s worth and more. I highly recommend this tour.
rachelwI1727CY,May 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
My mother and I had a fantastic day touring the Grand Canyon with Connor in early May. He picked us up and dropped us off promptly at our Sedona hotel. He was professional, knowledgeable and an easy conversationalist. We learned and explored more than we would have been able to do on our own. It was nice to sit back, relax and take in the views, history and geology without any added pressure or stress. He exhibited clear passion in the subject matter and shared a lot of interesting facts with us, but was never overbearing. A truly great guide and well worth the money (since this is a private tour, you can really maximize your time and tailor the day to your interests). Book early as his schedule fills up - you won't be disappointed!
Joyce E,Jan 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
Connor was so knowledgeable and told us so much about the Canyon. He is wonderful! The Canyon is magnificent and we enjoyed seeing the Tower so much. Highly recommend!
927kristind,Dec 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Connor is an awesome guide! He is very knowledgeable, a very safe driver & completely professional! The small group gave us a personal experience.
dunneski,Oct 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Connor provided a vip tour of the Grand Canyon… in short he was outstanding in the meeting / greeting, driving and most importantly his very detailed explanations around the canyon and surrounding area…. First class service all around ! Thank you Connor !
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