Jerome Tour from Sedona: Ancient Ruins & Artist Town

Six hours to walk a mining town's past and present

A six-hour guided tour from Sedona to Jerome, Arizona includes pickup from most Sedona hotels, exploration of Tuzigoot National Monument (an ancient Sinagua ruin above the Verde River), and time to walk the historic mining town now inhabited by artists. The guide leads you through both lower and upper Jerome, pointing out the quirky homes built into the Black Hills and the relics of the old mining operations. Lunch is on your own in town, and bottled water is provided throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jerome and Tuzigoot Ruins

• Visit Tuzigoot National Monument
• Explore Jerome historic town
• See wild west mining relics
• Visit notable sites in Jerome
• Optional stops: Jerome State Park or Copper Museum
• Lunch on your own in Jerome
• Shopping with local artists

The experience

The tour departs around 9am and returns by mid-afternoon. On the way to Jerome, you'll stop at Tuzigoot National Monument, where the guide explains the Sinagua people who built the ruin. The name itself means "crooked river," referring to the Verde River bend below. This ancient site sets the context for understanding the region's human history before you move into Jerome's more recent past.

Jerome itself is the heart of the day. Once a wild west mining town, it's now a community of artists and craftspeople. You'll have time to walk the lower and upper sections of town, seeing the homes built directly into the Black Hills' slope and visiting the relics and sites that mark its mining era. The guide points out the folklore and stories of the town (including its reputation as a haunted place), while you explore at a pace that lets you stop in the local shops. Many stores carry work by the artists who live there, so if you're looking for crafts or artwork, there's time to browse. Lunch is your own choice from the restaurants and cafes in town.

Hotel pickup covers most Sedona accommodations, and the van returns you by early afternoon. Bring or wear comfortable shoes for walking the uneven terrain of the old mining town.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from most Sedona accommodations.
• professional guide in English.
• entry to Tuzigoot National Monument.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• time to explore Jerome's shops, galleries and historic sites at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Great West Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're staying in Sedona and want both Tuzigoot's Sinagua ruins and Jerome's mining-era streets covered in one morning departure, with a guide who connects the region's archaeology and frontier history.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Tuzigoot National Monument?

Tuzigoot is an ancient Sinagua ruin that sits above a bend in the Verde River. The Sinagua people built it centuries ago, and the guide explains their history and the meaning of the name, "crooked river", as part of the tour.

How much time do I have to explore Jerome itself?

The tour gives you several hours in Jerome to walk both the lower and upper sections of town, visit the old mining relics and sites, browse the local shops and artist galleries, and have lunch on your own.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You'll have time to choose a restaurant or cafe in Jerome and pay for your meal separately.

What's the pickup and return schedule from Sedona?

The tour departs around 9am from most Sedona hotels and returns between 3pm and 3:30pm, making it a six-hour outing that fits into a single day.

Will I be walking a lot in Jerome?

Yes, you'll walk through both lower and upper Jerome to see the homes built into the hillside and the old mining sites, so wear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain.