Sedona E-Bike Tour: Chapel, Cathedral & Bell Rock

Ride Sedona's best formations without the parking lot

A self-guided e-bike tour of Sedona covering Chapel of the Holy Cross, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Tlaquepaque Arts Village, with electric bikes that let riders of average fitness tackle the red rock scenery. The route avoids car-access restrictions and takes roughly two hours. You get the bike, helmet and lock, and staff fit you to equipment that matches your comfort level before you ride out.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Cathedral Rock1h
2. Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village10m
3. Chapel of the Holy Cross15m
4. Bell Rockpassing by

Self-guided Ebike tour of Sedona

• Receive personal instruction
• Ride to Chapel of the Holy Cross
• Explore Cathedral Rock area
• Ride scenic Bell Rock route
• Stop at Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village
• Follow self-guided tour map

The experience

Cathedral Rock sits at the top of the list for Sedona visitors, but the city has blocked car traffic down the access road, which is exactly why an e-bike makes sense here. You ride past the parking problem entirely and reach formations that would otherwise mean a long hike from a distant lot. The electric motor handles the elevation and the terrain, so riders who aren't training for a century can still cover the ground and stand in front of the actual rock instead of turning back halfway.

The route strings together four stops: Cathedral Rock first, then Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village for a break among galleries and craft shops on cobblestone paths, then the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Built in 1956 by Frank Lloyd Wright's son, with a dramatic crucifix and views straight out to Sedona's most recognizable formations. Bell Rock closes the loop, and the riding there is some of the most scenic in the country. The operator calls it the standout reason to see it by bicycle. A self-guided map keeps you on track the whole way, and staff walk you through the bike's controls and fit before you leave, so you're confident on the equipment from the start.

The bikes come with helmets and locks. You choose your own pace and your own stops. There's no group schedule to keep, no guide narrating, just you and the red rocks on your own time. The whole outing runs around two hours, though you can stretch it if you linger at any of the four spots.

What’s included

• E-bike rental with electric motor assist.
• safety helmet.
• bike lock.
• self-guided route map.
• staff instruction on bike operation and fit before departure.

Options for this experience

2 options

Self-guided e-bike tour with EZRider in Sedona7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 2 hours. Locks and helmets are provided.

Partly guided, partly self-guided6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Lasts 4 hours, though you may take up to 4 and a half hours. This gives people the chance to go at their own pace and let their bodies rest. You can ride all the way to Oak Creek. Locks and helmets are provided.

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Information

Lasts 2h 15m, runs every day, 7 start times, from US$ 98 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00

GroupPrivate1 group tour ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

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

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by EzRider of Sedona

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to reach Cathedral and Bell Rock by e-bike without parking hassles, and cover more ground than hiking allows in a morning while riding at your own pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

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's the Chapel of the Holy Cross and why is it worth the ride?

The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Frank Lloyd Wright–designed structure built in 1956 for the Catholic Church, sitting on a ridge with unobstructed views of Sedona's most iconic red rock formations. The architecture and the vistas make it a standout stop on the route.

Can I ride an e-bike if I've never been on one before?

Yes. Staff provide personal instruction on the bike's controls and fit the equipment to your comfort level before you ride out, so you'll feel confident on the terrain. You do need to be a capable rider under normal conditions and at least moderately fit.

Why is Cathedral Rock only reachable by bike or foot now?

The City of Sedona has blocked car traffic down the access road to Cathedral Rock, which was the most popular hiking spot in Sedona before access was restricted. An e-bike lets you reach it without parking stress or a long hike from a distant lot.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs roughly two hours, though you set your own pace and can spend more time at any of the four stops (Cathedral Rock, Tlaquepaque, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and Bell Rock) without a guide or group schedule pushing you along.

What's included with the e-bike rental?

You get the e-bike, a safety helmet and a lock. The operator also provides a self-guided map to navigate between the four stops and personal instruction on the bike before you depart.

Is Bell Rock worth the ride?

Yes. The operator notes that the riding to and around Bell Rock is some of the most scenic riding in the country, and it's a formation best seen by bicycle rather than from a distance.