Private Tour

2-Hour Tour - Old Bisbee, the Open Pits, and Lowell AZ

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

The Old Bisbee Tour, led by a native guide, offers an authentic journey through historic Arizona. The native Bisbee tour guide provides an insider's look at Bisbee's history, featuring local legends and family stories not found in books.

The tour is detail-rich, catering to varying interests, whether you're into architecture, history, or local folklore.

What sets it apart further are the hidden routes—backroads and pathways known only to locals, taking you to spots that most visitors never get to see.

The climate-controlled space offers comfort in any weather, and a removable roof allows for open-air enjoyment.

Exceptional guest service is another highlight, aiming to meet your individual objectives for the tour.

Accessibility is seamless, thanks to Amp Research Powersteps and overhead straps for easy Jeep access.

Pet lovers will appreciate the pet-friendly policy, and if you're into geology, there's the added bonus of possibly finding minerals along the route.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

What To Expect

The tour starts on OK Street, immersing you in rich history and unique architecture. As you ascend, the guide elaborates on the street's historical significance, pausing at Joseph Muheim's house to discuss his contributions. Next, you explore Brewery Gulch, known for its blend of architecture and historical events, pausing at Muhiem's Bar for an in-depth look. You'll then move to the Lyric Theater and Central School parking lot, each offering different facets of local history and design. A stop at the Old High School provides insights into the area's educational past. The tour then ascends High Road, offering panoramic views and an extensive history lesson on Bisbee. Finally, you'll descend to Quality Hill for another layer of history and architecture before concluding on Main Street with three distinct stops that bring the area's evolving story full circle.

45 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Lavender Pit

You'll visit the Lavender Pit Lookout. Here, a mere five feet from a 900-foot-deep mine pit, the guide details mining methods and equipment. We then move to another pit section showcasing remnants of leaching ponds. The guide explains how copper is extracted from ore through leaching, adding depth to your understanding of mining science. We also delve into the socio-cultural aspects, discussing nearby closed mining communities and their historical context along with future mining prospects. This attraction offers an intricate view of mining operations, from large-scale setups to minute chemical processes, all set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Regular Schedule

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

65 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Factual and Personal History of Bisbee
James W,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Travis , having grown up in Bisbee, was not only able to give us much of the history of Bisbee, but also many personal memories of him growing up in Bisbee. We feel the personal stories made the history of Bisbee more complete. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone. It was fun and fact filled.
Fantastic Bisbee Tour
Kora,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely great tour!!! We scheduled this tour for right after we arrived in Bisbee (late afternoon) to figure out what all we wanted to do and see the next few days. Travis, the guide, was amazing! He allows dogs to join, so we even got to bring our 2 dogs along. We asked for the tour to be "history and haunted" focused (both of our interests) and Travis delivered! He answered questions and stopped for photos or to let me poke around the outside of anything supposedly haunted. Having that flexibility and no set schedule or set list of places made this tour so great. Travis was full of information and also engaged in chitchat with us. We were also lucky to enjoy the sun setting at the end of the tour as we viewed the lavender mine and made our way to Erie Street, it was beautiful! He even let us go over the 2 hour tour time to make sure we drove by a couple other supposedly haunted places once the sun was set - that great attention to our interests made sure we had so much fun! Great recommendations for food and drinks too, nice when a local can point you in the right direction.
This Tour is a Must
David P,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour guide is very knowledgeable about the area’s history. He was early to get me. He knew about the area’s mining.
Excellent tour!!
Lori R,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent host! Very safe and thoughtful driver. Went out of his way to make sure the tour was what we were interested in learning about. Definitely recommend!!!
A great tour in Bisbee.
RC M,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Travis was great tour guide. I have been to Bisbee many times. This was best time. The tour was interesting, informative and fun. We went to areas i had not seen and learned so much about Bisbee area. Highly recommended it.