Sedona scenic tour: Oak Creek Canyon and Chapel of the Holy Cross

See four Sedona landmarks in one morning without driving yourself

A 2.5-hour guided tour of Sedona departs daily at 8am, 11:30am or 3pm and covers Oak Creek Canyon, Tlaquepaque Arts Village, Chapel of the Holy Cross and Airport Mesa. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water and a live English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van. You provide your own car seat if traveling with children under eight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Oak Creek Canyonpassing by
2. Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Villagepassing by
3. Chapel of the Holy Cross30m
4. Airport Mesa20m

Explore Sedona's natural and cultural sites

• Drive through Oak Creek Canyon
• Pass by Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
• Visit Chapel of the Holy Cross
• See the vista at Airport Mesa

The experience

The tour starts with a 20-minute drive through Oak Creek Canyon, where the red rock walls rise on both sides and the guide explains the geology and history of the area. From there you move to Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, a plaza where you can browse local crafts and get recommendations for the best shops and restaurants in town. The van then heads to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, built into the red sandstone itself, where you step out to see the architecture and the spiritual setting it occupies within the rocks.

The final stop is Airport Mesa, considered a vortex and a vista point where you can see many of Sedona's red rock formations spread across the landscape. Throughout the tour, the guide shares tips on where to eat and shop, so you leave with a real sense of what the town offers beyond the main sights. The whole thing unfolds in an enclosed, climate-controlled van, which matters in Arizona heat or cold.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport to the meeting point. Bottled water is provided. If you're traveling with children under eight, Arizona law requires a car seat or booster seat, which you'll need to bring yourself. The tour runs daily at three departure times, so you can fit it into a morning, midday or afternoon slot depending on your schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in English.
• visits to Oak Creek Canyon, Tlaquepaque Arts Village, Chapel of the Holy Cross and Airport Mesa.
• and local tips on shopping and dining in Sedona.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day at 08:30, 11:30 and 15:00, from US$ 75.80 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Friday and Sunday: 08:30, 11:30 and 15:00Friday and Sunday: 08:30 and 11:30

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

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

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years) · Infant (under 1)

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Great West Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour for your first morning in Sedona if you want the main sights and local context without renting a car or navigating the roads yourself. The fixed 2.5-hour schedule and hotel pickup mean you can land, check in and be on the road without planning the details.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years); Infant (under 1).

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 Chapel of the Holy Cross and why is it worth seeing?

The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a spiritual landmark built directly into Sedona's red sandstone cliffs, known for its extraordinary architecture and the way it sits within the rock formations themselves. The tour stops there so you can see both the building and the landscape it occupies.

How long is the drive through Oak Creek Canyon on this tour?

The Oak Creek Canyon portion of the tour takes approximately 20 minutes, covering the beginning section of the canyon where the red rock walls frame the route.

What time does the tour depart and how long does it take?

The tour departs daily at 8:00am, 11:30am or 3:00pm and runs for 2.5 hours, so you can choose the time that fits your day.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You'll need to provide your hotel information 72 hours before the tour date.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, a live English-speaking guide, and visits to four Sedona landmarks in an air-conditioned van. A 15–20% tip for your guide is recommended if you enjoyed the tour.