Scottsdale Private Golf Cart Tour: 2 Hours, Nine Districts

Two hours covering nine districts: Old Town, the Arts District, Waterfront, and Camelback Mountain from a private golf cart

A two-hour private golf cart tour of Scottsdale with a dedicated guide and driver, traveling through nine districts including Old Town Scottsdale, the Arts District, and the Waterfront. You cruise in an open-air EV cart, stop to explore art galleries and local boutiques, photograph landmarks like the Bronze Horse Fountain and Camelback Mountain, and learn the history of the city's transformation from a farming town to a world-class destination.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Camelback Mountainpassing by
2. Scottsdale Fashion Squarepassing by
3. Old Town Scottsdale15m
4. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art10m

Private Scottsdale golf cart tour

• Meet and greet in front of museum
• Drive through fine art scene and 5th Avenue
• Explore art, boutiques, restaurants, wine tasting
• Visit Southbridge and Waterfront districts
• View Camelback Mountain from Old Town
• Pass Scottsdale Fashion Square
• Explore historic Old Town District
• Stroll plaza gardens and see LOVE statue
• Visit Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
• Pass Scottsdale’s first bar honky-tonk
• Explore first school house in Scottsdale
• Visit Old Adobe Mission church

The experience

Two hours is enough to cover ground that would take half a day on foot. You travel in a sleek, open-air EV golf cart with a dedicated guide and driver. Just your group, no strangers. The cart moves through all nine Scottsdale districts, stopping where it makes sense: the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and its plaza with Robert Indiana's LOVE statue; the Arts District's fine art galleries, wine-tasting rooms, and 5th Avenue boutiques; the Waterfront and Southbridge districts along the Arizona Canal, where you photograph the Pinball Wizard Public Art and Soleri Bridge; Old Town Scottsdale's historic streets and the iconic Camelback Mountain view; and Scottsdale Fashion Square's designer shops and restaurants.

The guide shapes the route to what interests you, whether that's tacos and margaritas, wine tastings, shopping, or the stories behind the landmarks. You stop to walk and explore the districts that catch your eye rather than rolling past them. The cart handles the distance so your feet don't have to, and the open-air design keeps you connected to the city instead of sealed behind glass. Sunscreen, bottled water, and snacks are provided.

Museum entry fees and meals are separate, so you choose what to do at each stop. The tour works for anyone, no fitness level required, and a guide in English narrates as you move through the city. Pickup is included in the booking.

What’s included

• Sunscreen.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• a dedicated guide in English.
• a driver.
• pickup included in the booking.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 19:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 17 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Scottsdale Cart Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so it's just your group in the cart with the guide and driver: no strangers, no fixed schedule beyond the two-hour window. That privacy lets you linger at stops that interest you and skip the ones that don't, which works well for couples, families, or small groups who want to set the pace without compromising on coverage or comfort.

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Top questions

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 is the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art like, and do I have to pay to go inside?

SMoCA showcases cutting-edge art, architecture, and design from around the world with changing exhibitions and concerts. Entry fees are not included in the tour, but you can explore the gift shop at no cost. On Thursdays and every second Saturday, the museum offers pay-what-you-wish admission if you want to visit on those days.

Can I stop for food and drinks during the two hours?

Yes. The tour passes through neighborhoods with tacos, margaritas, wine-tasting rooms, and local restaurants, and you can stop to eat or drink at places that interest you. Meals and alcoholic beverages are not included, so you pay for what you order.

What is Old Town Scottsdale actually like to walk through?

Old Town is Scottsdale's historic district, home to the city's first bar (a bank-turned-honky-tonk with live country music nightly), the first schoolhouse, and the Old Adobe Mission, built by hand with adobe bricks in 1933 and the oldest standing Catholic church in the city. You stop to explore the district's streets and learn how Scottsdale transformed from a small farming town into a world-class destination.

Will I see Camelback Mountain up close, or just from a distance?

You see the iconic Camelback Mountain from Old Town Scottsdale as part of the tour route. The cart positions you for photos, but the mountain itself is viewed from the town rather than climbed.

How does the open-air golf cart work in hot weather?

The cart is open-air by design, so you stay connected to the city as you move through it. Sunscreen and bottled water are provided. The two-hour duration and the cart's movement keep the experience manageable in Scottsdale's heat.