Private Tour
Full Rim Tour at Meteor Crater
Overview
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the Wonders of Meteor Crater
Step beyond the public trails on this exclusive 2.5-mile (~2-hour) Full Rim Hike, where adventure meets discovery. Led by a Meteor Crater expert, explore hidden vantage points, preserved geology, and legendary astronaut training sites that make this destination truly out of this world.
Enjoy panoramic views and photo stops at iconic locations like Picture Rock, plus fascinating insights into the crater’s history, science, and exploration legacy. Includes Discovery Center access, exhibits, and free time for photos or lunch at the Meteor Crater Mining Café.
Know Before You Go: Best for experienced hikers. Wear hiking boots, bring water, and use sunscreen.
When: Saturdays at 10:00 AM (arrive 20 minutes early). Advance registration required — limited spots available.
Additional Info
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum
Your Experience Includes: Guided Rim Hike – 2.5 miles of exploration with photo stops at iconic locations like Picture Rock. Expert Insights & Hands-On Learning – Discover the crater’s geology, mining history, and astronaut training areas. Behind-the-Scenes Access – Explore hidden trails and vantage points, including secret ledges, historic sites, and areas few ever see. Discovery Center Access – Enjoy exhibits, the 4D experience, theater presentations, and observation decks. Free Time for Photos & Lunch – Capture memories, browse the Gift & Mineral Shop, or opt for a catered lunch at the Meteor Crater Mining Café.
What‘s Included
Admission to Visitor Center and Space Museum
Guided Full Rim Hike
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Full Rim Tour at Meteor Crater
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Science!
Llewellyn C,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience in every aspect. Kudos to our knowledgeable guide "Hayden" who went above and beyond entertaining the group.
Russel at the crater
adamcK5070QP,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Russel did an excellent job and was very entertaining.
Wonderful tour with Tyler
W8739CDbriang,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went here with my wife, daughter, son and had a great time enroute to Petrified Forest NP. Our tour guide was Tyler -- he was well spoken and really passionate about what he did. Would suggest stopping by here if in the area!
Our first visit
Discover26078456454,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an excellent experience. The guide, Tyler, shared a lot of interesting facts about the history of the place, which made the tour even more enriching. The view was spectacular and the weather was perfect to enjoy every moment. Of all the attractions we visited, this was certainly the one that made the entrance ticket worth the most.
Holy Meteor Crater.
447karenr,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amanda was our guide to this very informative and fun tour of the Metor Crater. She was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Her sense of humor showed through and her safety awareness helped all of us have a tremendous and safe experience.
Meteor Crater Tour
Sightseer59582560966,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was amazing and our tour guide Tyler was very knowledgeable and patient since we were a big crowd.
Full Rim Tour
Wander57270883043,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler, our tour guide provided us with an excellent and memorable commentary about Meteor Crater. Highly recommend Tyler as a tour guide.
Worthwhile
maddoxs476,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was a crater hater at first, the entrance fee seems (and is) steep. Tyler our tour guide made it worthwhile, he was knowledgeable and excited offering lots of opportunities to ask questions and he was genuinely excited to provide an answer. I liked that everything is included once you get there, it’s free parking, free games/little virtual ride, free view things to see the crater, free tour. It’s not a bunch of cashgrab add ons. Also your ticket is good for 2 weeks from purchase so you could always come back again especially if weather doesn’t work out. Overall if you’re nearby I’d say this is worth checking out
Crater tour
markpY9740EP,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amanda gave us a guided tour of the crater. She was knowledgeable, energetic and personable. Information, interesting, and worth the stop.
Overall interesting but…
7738725,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Since Trip Advisor is providing prompts, I’ll address those: Overall, we found the crater interesting but our kids were bored except for the motion theater offering which was fun. To them, it was just a hole in the ground. It was pricier than we anticipated at $29/adult, $25/child so if that is a concern, be sure to check first. The tour was interesting and entertaining BUT our tour guide, Russel, was hard to understand. I was trying to figure out why and saw that his tongue was pierced with a blue stud. It was frustrating trying to figure out what he was saying and it detracted from the presentation. When the tour was over and we walked back into the building, we heard the tour guide for the next group prepping her group and my husband said, “we should have waited for the next tour so I could understand more of what was being said.” I had not mentioned anything to him during the tour so it wasn’t just me. We did contemplate taking the next tour because we missed a lot of what was being said but the kids were getting antsy. Russel seemed very knowledgeable, funny and pleasant but he either needs to slow his speech and work to enunciate more clearly or remove the stud when he is working. The facility was clean, the displays were well-done and we would recommend—we’d just choose a different tour guide.
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