Things to do in Sedona
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Verde Canyon Railroad Tickets: 4-Hour Train Through Red Rock★ 4.64 (3,278) · 3h 30m
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Grand Canyon Day Trip: Ruins, Lava Fields & Peaks from Sedona★ 4.91 (2,094) · 9h–11h
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Sedona: Red Rocks, Chapel & Vortexes Half-Day Tour★ 4.72 (1,959) · 5h 30m
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Sedona Vortex Jeep Tour: Energy Sites with Hiking★ 4.84 (1,894) · 2h 30mUS$ 150View ›
Sedona: Guided ATV Tour Red Rock Canyons & Skeleton Bone Mountain★ 4.95 (1,861) · 4hUS$ 230View ›
Sedona Red Rocks Tour: Cathedral Rock & Vortex Sites★ 4.67 (1,574) · 2hUS$ 63View ›
Sedona: 4x4 Jeep Tour Cathedral Rock & Desert Wildlife★ 4.93 (1,475) · 3hUS$ 135View ›
Sedona Red Rocks: Scenic Jeep Tour & Mild Off-Road Adventure★ 4.83 (1,285) · 2hUS$ 107View ›
Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend from Sedona: 11.5-hour day trip★ 4.87 (1,180) · 11h 30mUS$ 312View ›
Sedona & Mogollon Rim: Rugged Jeep Tour with Scenic Stops★ 4.97 (908) · 2h 30mUS$ 135View ›Top rated (10)
Grand Canyon Private Day Tour from Sedona & FlagstaffYou’ll ride through Oak Creek Canyon’s winding roads before reaching Grand Canyon’s South Rim with a private guide. Savor lunch at historic El Tovar Lodge, then stroll scenic overlooks and browse authentic artwork at Cameron Trading Post. Expect moments that stick with you — from sun-warmed pine scents to that hush standing above the gorge.
Sedona: Sacred Sites & Vortex Tour with Peace Park WalkYou’ll join a small group exploring Sedona’s sacred sites—Airport Mesa’s twisting trees, mindful steps through Peace Park’s stupa and medicine wheel, plus quiet moments overlooking Seven Canyons. With a local guide sharing stories (and snacks), you’ll feel both grounded and curious by day’s end.
Sedona: Vortex Tour with Native Ceremony & Guided HikeYou’ll join a small group in Sedona for a guided vortex tour starting with a Native American smudging ceremony. Hike easy trails past desert blooms, pause for meditation at two or three sacred sites, and enjoy healthy snacks along the way. Expect moments of quiet reflection mixed with local stories — you might leave lighter than you arrived.
Sedona: Glassblowing Workshop & Make Your Own FlowerYou’ll feel the heat of Sedona’s glassblowing studio as you shape molten glass into your own colorful flower with help from local artists. Choose your colors, try new techniques, and leave with a story (and a handmade piece) to pick up the next day—plus maybe a few laughs along the way.
Sedona Dark Sky Night Hike: Thermal imaging & sunsetA three-hour private guided night hike in Sedona combines sunset viewing with stargazing under the Dark Sky, led by a guide who chooses the trail based on your fitness level. The hike includes thermal and night vision monoculars with 4K cameras, headlamps, trail snacks, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and parking; private transportation picks you up and brings you back. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Pick this if you want thermal imaging to spot nocturnal animals and a private guide who adjusts the trail difficulty to your fitness level, so you can focus on sunset photography and stargazing rather than route-finding.
Sedona: Off-Road Jeep Tour to Diamondback Gulch & CanyonsYou’ll ride deep into Sedona’s canyons by Jeep with a local guide who knows every story and shortcut. Feel the red dust, spot landmarks like Thunder Mountain and Boynton Canyon, and get close to wild Arizona landscapes most folks only see from afar. It’s bumpy, loud—and honestly kind of unforgettable if you like your adventures real.
Sedona: Private Vortex Tour with Meditation & Energy WorkYou visit two vortex sites in three hours with a guide who explains the energy and teaches you meditation to anchor it. The tour includes bottled water and time for photos at both stops. You leave with practical tools to carry the experience forward, not just a memory of the rocks.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand what vortex energy feels like and learn how to carry it forward, rather than just visit the spots and leave. The three-hour format means you get two locations and meditation without a full-day commitment.
Sedona Helicopter Tour: 20+ Miles of Red Rock FormationsA 10–12 minute helicopter tour covering over 20 miles of Sedona's red rock formations, with views of Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Boynton Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon and a dozen other named landmarks from the air. A live English-speaking guide narrates the flight; children from age 2 are welcome. You choose your seat type at checkout—comfort, standard, comfort plus, or front-row—and all seats face forward.Is it for me?Pick a front seat if you want the widest sightline; choose comfort or comfort plus if you prefer to recline. The standard seat works fine if you're mainly interested in the landmarks and don't need extra legroom or angle—all seats face forward and see the same route.
Verde River: Guided Kayak Tour with Shuttle & Local GuidesYou’ll paddle a 3-mile stretch of Arizona’s Verde River with local guides who know every bend and bird call. Expect gentle rapids, stories about cliffside ruins, wildlife sightings (if you’re lucky), plus all your gear and shuttle sorted out for you. It’s an easygoing adventure that leaves you with wet shoes—and probably a grin you can’t shake.
Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend: Private Day Trip with LunchYou’ll feel the hush of Antelope Canyon as sunlight shifts above your head and hear stories from your Navajo guide that linger long after you leave. Stand at Horseshoe Bend’s edge where silence says more than any photo can capture. This private day trip includes pickup, lunch, and time to just breathe it all in.
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Jerome: History Walking Tour & Sliding Jail StoryYou’ll walk Jerome’s steep streets with a local guide who brings mining-town legends to life—from tent city origins to the story behind its famous sliding jail. Peek inside the museum packed with relics and oddities, hear real stories from folks who know them best, and catch glimpses of Arizona’s wild side along every crooked lane.
Jerome Ghost Walk: Haunted locations tour with EMF readersA guided ghost walk through Jerome's most haunted locations, led by an accredited guide in English, using EMF readers and spirit boxes to attempt contact with spirits. The tour includes exclusive access to Haskins House and draws on research from the Jerome Historical Society archives. One hour; service animals welcome.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the stories and the guide's interpretation of the equipment readings without translation. This works for anyone comfortable walking for an hour and holding the EMF readers as the guide moves between locations.
Wild Wild West Tour of Jerome: Mining History & OutlawsA 90-minute guided tour of Jerome, Arizona led by an accredited local guide and Jerome Historical Society member, covering the rise and fall of the world's largest copper mining town and the outlaws, gamblers and notorious figures who shaped it. The tour splits between an air-conditioned vehicle and walking through the historic district, stopping at the Audrey Shaft Headframe Park (where you stand on glass 1,900 feet above a mine shaft), Jerome State Historic Park and its Douglas Mansion museum, and past the town's wineries. All guides are Jerome residents trained with archives from the Jerome Historical Society.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the tour leaves your afternoon open for lunch in Jerome or a drive to nearby Sedona, while still covering the mining history, the outlaws and the geological drama that shaped the town. The split between vehicle and walking means you get the full geography without overcommitting to a full-day itinerary.
Sedona Oak Creek Canyon: Pavement Jeep Tour & Route 89A DriveYou’ll ride through Sedona’s Oak Creek Canyon in a comfy Jeep with a local guide who knows every twist of Route 89A. Expect cool air scented with pine, views over Slide Rock State Park, and stories that make you feel part of this place. There’s bottled water included — and if you bring your dog or kids, they’re welcome too.
Sedona city tour: Red Rocks, Chapel, Tlaquepaque in 2.5 hoursA 2.5-hour Sedona city tour in a climate-controlled van covers Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and a scenic overlook, with a live English-speaking guide, bottled water, and parking included. The tour starts at the office in Uptown where plenty of parking is available, and stops at each landmark long enough to learn the history and geology and take photos.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Sedona's main landmarks and learn their stories without driving yourself or figuring out where to park at each stop—the guide handles the route and the van keeps everyone together.
Sedona Sightseeing Tour: Chapel, Rock Formations & TlaquepaqueA 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.Is it for me?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.
Sedona scenic tour: Oak Creek Canyon and Chapel of the Holy CrossA 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.Is it for me?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.
Sedona Red Rock Sightseeing Tour with Hotel PickupA 2.5-hour guided tour of Sedona departing daily at 8am, 11:30am or 3pm, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The route covers Oak Creek Canyon, Bell Rock, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village and Oak Creek Vista, with a professional local guide and stops built for photographs. Suitable for all fitness levels; children under eight require their own car seat or booster seat.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in a Sedona hotel and want to see the most recognizable red rock landmarks without renting a car or navigating the canyon roads yourself. The fixed schedule and guide mean the day holds together without you building it, and the morning or afternoon slot fits around other plans.
Sedona Red Rock 4x4 Trail: Schnebly Hill & Scenic LandmarksYou’ll climb Sedona’s wild Schnebly Hill by 4x4 with a local guide who knows every landmark—from Snoopy Rock to Oak Creek Canyon—and shares stories along the way. Expect bumpy trails, quick laughs, and huge views across Coconino National Forest. Bring your camera (and maybe your dog). This is less about perfect photos than feeling the land under your skin.
Sedona Ghost Hunt: Jerome Haunted Locations & EMF ReadersYou'll spend two hours moving through Jerome's three most documented haunted locations — Haskins House, Old Jerome High School Auditorium, and the cemetery — with an EMF reader in your hand and a Spirit Box cycling through frequencies. The guide handles the historical context and the equipment; you handle the interpretation. Small groups keep it intimate, and optional add-ons like thermal cameras let you dig deeper if the experience hooks you.Is it for me?Book this if you're curious about paranormal investigation and want to try it with real equipment in a location with documented history, rather than just reading about it online. The Jerome Historical Society's backing means the stories are accurate, which is what makes the investigation feel credible instead of theatrical.
