Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Gratuities

Food

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

What To Expect

Montezuma Castle National Monument

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 minutes•Admission Included

Chapel of the Holy Cross

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

20 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Private SUV

Private SUV: Pickup is available from both hotels and private residences located within the designated pickup zone.
Pickup included

Private Van

Private Van: Pickup is available from both hotels and private residences located within the designated pickup zone.
Pickup included

Small Group Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.76

546 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

459

AZ Newbies
Maya H,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00
This was our first visit to the state of AZ, so we don't know what we don't know. However, the trip allowed us to see the best of Sedona - several stops with time to [mostly] take in all we wanted to see. The tour guide was friendly, the bus was comfortable, and I learned new things. We didn't experience anything negative on the trip. We rated the tour 4 out of 5 stars due to the time management. We were in the group of people who were the first to be picked up and the last to be dropped off (which made for a long day). We also didn't book an excursion within Sedona. These two factors left us with lots of time on the bus. We would have liked more time with the downtown shops as each was unique and took time to fully appreciate. All in all, we appreciated the experiences and not having to drive ourselves to these destinations as the tour bus allowed ups VIP drop offs and pick ups. Thanks for a great day.
On the ride to Sedona...
MargaretH Q,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
On the ride to Sedona there are several stops, we saw a lot of the recommended items in one day, couple hours for lunch and shopping, slower pace during that time
Thanks, Aldo!
Kat T,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Aldo is an awesome tour guide and he made sure we had a great time and learned a thing or two about the places we visited. Very lucky to have also spent time with a friendly group of people and make some fun memories for someone like myself doing some solo traveling. Thank you for the experience! If Aldo does the Grand Canyon, I’ll come back to do a tour from him!
Sedona Rocks!
AlejandroM G,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Dan was our guide and he was very knowledgeable about native plant and animal life and history of the area. Lot of travel time in the small bus, but well worth the trip. Enough time to have a lunch and explore during the several stops.
Great Tour
Erin M,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a really great day trip. Bruce our tour guide, was really knowledgeable and gave us some great information . We got some amazing up close views of the red rocks in Sedona. And we got to see the town from different vantage points. The Chapel of the Holy Cross was amazing. We got to go inside and take a look. We ended the day at Montezuma Castle which was really interesting. It is a great tour of Sedona. You get to see a little bit of everything.