Sedona Sightseeing Tour: Chapel, Rock Formations & Tlaquepaque
Red rocks, a chapel carved into the cliff, and the story behind Sedona's most recognizable landmarks
A 2.5-hour guided sightseeing tour of Sedona takes you through Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, past Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock, and into the Chapel of the Holy Cross for a 20-minute stop to view the relics and the geology outside. The guide covers the red rock formations, early settler history and Native American landmarks, with a second 20-minute stop at a famous overlook for photos and more geological detail. Children from age 2 are welcome; parking is included.
2h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Sedona sightseeing and historical stops
- Drive through Tlaquepaque village
- Pass by movie locations and rock formations
- Stop at Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Visit chapel gift shop and relics
- Discuss geology and take photos
- Stop at famous overlook for pictures
The Experience
The tour starts with a drive through Sedona's most photographed landmarks—Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and Courthouse Butte—and passes the movie locations where they've been filmed. A guide narrates the geology and rock formations as you move through the landscape, so you understand what you're looking at instead of just passing it by.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a 20-minute stop where you enter the chapel, visit the gift shop and see the relics of the 12 apostles. Outside, the guide talks about the geology and rock formations framing the chapel, and you get time to photograph the views. From there, the route goes through Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, where the guide explains the village's history and what to look for in the galleries and shops—you're free to browse on your own or stay with the group.
A second 20-minute stop at a famous overlook gives you time for more photos and the guide adds more history and geological detail about the formations you've seen. The whole tour runs 2.5 hours, and parking is covered in the price.
What’s included
- Professional guide in English.
- parking fees.
- stops at the Chapel of the Holy Cross and a scenic overlook with time to explore Tlaquepaque village.
Operated by Sedona Tours and Travel
Is this one for you?You're on a guided tour with a driver and a guide who narrates the geology and history as you move through the landmarks, so you're not navigating or researching on your own—this suits travelers who want the story behind what they're seeing without the planning. The 2.5-hour length fits a morning or afternoon without taking the whole day.
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Top questions
What exactly is the Chapel of the Holy Cross and why is it in Sedona?
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a chapel built into the red rocks of Sedona. The tour includes a 20-minute stop where you enter the chapel, see the relics of the 12 apostles in the gift shop, and view the rock formations and geology surrounding it from outside.
Do I get time to shop and walk around Tlaquepaque on this tour?
Yes. Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village is part of the route, and the guide explains the history and what to look for there, but you have time to explore the galleries and shops on your own pace during the stop.
What kind of rock formations will I see?
The tour passes Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and Courthouse Butte, and you'll see the movie locations where they've been filmed. The guide explains the geology and rock formations throughout the drive and at the overlook stop, so you understand how they formed and why they look the way they do.
Is this tour suitable for young children?
Children from age 2 are welcome on the tour. The 2.5-hour length and the stops at the chapel and overlook give younger travelers time to move around and see the sights without a full-day commitment.
What's included in the price?
Parking fees are included. The tour includes the guide, the route through Sedona's landmarks, and the stops at the Chapel of the Holy Cross and the overlook. Gratuity is not included.
Sedona Sightseeing Tour: Chapel, Rock Formations & Tlaquepaque
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