Sedona Scenic Tour: Bell Rock & Cathedral Rock Highlights

See Sedona's red rocks on your schedule, not a tour bus's

A private full-day Sedona tour pairs you with a local guide and a dedicated vehicle to visit Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Chapel of the Holy Cross and lesser-known overlooks, with the flexibility to spend your afternoon in Jerome, at a winery or exploring Tlaquepaque galleries. Hotel pickup and drop-off, water and snacks included. The guide speaks English and children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chapel of the Holy Cross2h · entry included
2. Airport Mesa1h · entry included
3. Cathedral Rock1h · entry included
4. Bell Rock1h · entry included

Explore Sedona's scenic landmarks

• Visit Chapel of the Holy Cross
• See Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock
• Explore Airport Mesa and Oak Creek Canyon
• Discover hidden scenic viewpoints
• Stop for photos at Red Rock Crossing
• Lunch and explore Jerome or winery
• Visit Tuzigoot Monument
• Shop and explore Tlaquepaque galleries
• Photograph sunset at Airport Overlook

The experience

What makes this different from a crowded bus tour is the vehicle itself: it's yours alone, which means the guide adjusts the pace to what your group wants to see and photograph. You start with door-to-door pickup from your hotel or Airbnb, then head to the iconic red rock formations (Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Chapel of the Holy Cross) stopping at viewpoints and hidden overlooks most visitors miss. The guide shares Sedona's geology and history as you go, and you have time to walk, photograph and linger at each spot without waiting for thirty other people.

Around midday, you choose what comes next. Some groups head to Jerome, a former mining town turned artist community, for lunch and browsing the galleries and shops. Others prefer a winery stop at Page Springs. You might skip both and spend more time at Red Rock Crossing for photographs, or explore Boynton Canyon. The afternoon wraps with a return to Sedona's Tlaquepaque for shopping and galleries, then a final stop at Airport Overlook for sunset views over the landscape you've spent the day learning to read.

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total. Water and snacks travel with you, so you're not hunting for supplies between stops. Your guide is a local who knows which overlooks catch the light at what hour and where the light crowds thin out: details that matter if photography or a quieter pace is why you came to Sedona.

What’s included

• Private vehicle and guide for the full day.
• hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off.
• water and snacks throughout.
• stops at Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Chapel of the Holy Cross and hidden scenic viewpoints.
• access to Red Rock Crossing for photographs.
• your choice of Jerome, a winery or Tlaquepaque for the afternoon portion.
• sunset views from Airport Overlook.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by First Class Charter Tours of Sedona

Is this one for you?A private tour means you set the pace and choose where to spend your afternoon: ideal if your group wants to linger at certain viewpoints, take photographs without rushing, or skip a stop that doesn't appeal. Shared bus tours move on a fixed schedule. This one waits for you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years). Children under 3 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 are Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock, and do we hike to them?

Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock are two of Sedona's most recognizable red rock formations, named for their shapes. The tour includes stops for viewing and photography at both. Whether you hike depends on your group's preference and fitness, and your guide can suggest trails of different lengths or viewpoint-only stops.

Can we spend the whole afternoon in Jerome instead of splitting time between stops?

Yes. Because this is a private tour built around your group's interests, you decide how to use the afternoon. If Jerome appeals more than a winery or Tlaquepaque, your guide will adjust the itinerary to give you more time there for lunch, exploring the galleries and shops.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off, the guide, the vehicle, water and snacks are all included. Lunch, shopping, winery tastings and any attraction entry fees (like Tuzigoot Monument if you choose to visit) are separate. Gratuities for your guide are not included in the price.

What's the difference between the hidden viewpoints and the famous ones like Bell Rock?

The famous formations like Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock draw crowds, especially midday. Your guide also knows lesser-known overlooks and photo spots that most visitors never find on their own: places with the same red rock views but without the lines and noise.