Top Arizona Archaeology Tours

Explore the Canyon de Chelly area with a certified guide who is from the region to get an insider’s take on the history and sites. You will travel in a 4x4, and even visit your guide’s home, where the family members still live in the traditional Navajo way. Hear stories of canyon life, including weaving, ranching, and farming. This is a locally owned small business, so you will be supporting them.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument has over 2,700 archaeologcal sites located in the heart of the Navajo Nation. Guests will see prehistoric ruins, rock art such as petroglyphs and pictographs. Rock formations, fauna and floral provides a perfect backdrop to your tour. At each site you will hear the symbolic interpretations of petroglyphs and rock art, occupation dates, archaeology and associated prehistoric and historic events of the canyon and its inhabitants including associated oral histories. All guides are Navajo and have strong ties to the canyon and will provide you with an experience that will last a lifetime.

Experience the legendary Sedona Vortex on this guided small-group tour. Enjoy stunning scenery of the region's red rock formations as you visit sacred sites and learn about the geological and energetic phenomenon believed to have a profound effect on the mind, body, and spirit.

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on this guided day trip from Flagstaff. Meet up your Navajo guide and begin to descend into the canyon, the rays of sunlight make for beautiful photos. Later, take a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River snakes and bends and twists. It's one of the most dramatic spans of the entire river. A picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam is included.

Descend back in time with a visit to a historic gold mine dating to 1880. Don a hard hat and head into the mine to learn about the great lengths that miners went to in order to extract minerals. Along the way, see the beautiful Sonoran Desert and visit an archaeological site.

This Grand Canyon day trip from Flagstaff or Sedona is limited to a small group ensuring a more personal experience. The tour blends ancient ruins, lava fields, majestic volcanoes, and amazing views throughout Grand Canyon National Park and the remarkable Painted Desert. Highlights include a drive along the South Rim and East Rim and visits to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument.

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. This tour takes the road less traveled in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle, bypassing the busy south entrance gate. Follow your guide on a walking tour along the South Rim, visiting Yavapai Point, Lookout Studio, and Bright Angel Trailhead. Note: Non-U.S. residents may face additional entrance fees starting January 2026.

Discover Sedona’s hidden history on our Archaeology Tour, where you’ll explore ancient Native American ruins, including pit houses, dwellings, and petroglyphs. This tour offers exclusive access to private land that other tours can’t reach. A moderate hike is required, so children aged 5 and up are welcome, with proper preparation for uneven terrain.

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. With this tour, you'll take the road less traveled to reach the iconic landmark, driving along scenic back roads in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle and avoiding the busy south entrance gate. Stop to admire the views from Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, and Duck on a Rock Overlook, then time your arrival to watch the sunset from Grandview Point.

See Arizona from a perspective that few visitors experience aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad. Glide through the beautiful wilderness of the American Southwest near Sedona. Ride in a vintage train car or open-air viewing car to get a great perspective on the region’s natural and cultural treasures. See ancient cliff dwellings, historic mining sites, and more as your train cruises along a route that follows the Verde River.

This is a fully narrated tour of Sedona and the surrounding area and is the best value in Sedona. In fact, after you have taken our tour, you will know more about Sedona in two hours than people who have lived here their whole lives! Plus, this is the only city tour that that includes a vortex! Find out what the vortex can do for you! Hear about the history that started here over 350,000.000 years ago. We will visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross and hear about the early settlers, J.J Thomson and Carl & Sedona Schnebly, plus the Native American tribes that have called this unique area home. We'll head up Oak Creek Canyon, one of the top 10 scenic highways in this country. On our trip up the canyon, we will pass Steamboat Rock and Indian Gardens. We will stop up in the canyon, where the Navajo and Hopis make and sell their exquisite jewelry and crafts. There are other tours of Sedona, however this one is the most comprehensive! Must be a minimum of 4 people.

Visit two well-preserved dwelling sites on this private half-day tour. After pickup from your Sedona hotel, travel to Montezuma Castle National Monument, cliff dwellings used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture that inhabited the site between 1100 and 1425 AD. Then it’s on to Tuzigoot National Monument (also used by the Sinagua), a three-story pueblo ruin on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge.

Explore the Grand Canyon at your own pace with this self-guided driving tour along the South Rim and Desert View Drive. Discover iconic overlooks like Mather Point and Desert View Watchtower, while immersing yourself in the rich history and Native American culture of this natural wonder. With GPS guidance, uncover stories of early explorers, photographers, and the unique architecture of the region. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour allows for a comprehensive experience of the Grand Canyon's most famous landmarks and hidden gems. - Start your journey at Verkamp's Visitor Center in Grand Canyon Village - Visit historic sites like El Tovar Hotel and Kolb Studio - Enjoy educational stops at Yavapai Point and Tusayan Ruin & Museum - Ideal for a day trip, with flexibility to explore at your leisure

Visit the Grand Canyon on a full-day tour from Flagstaff. Stop at viewpoints along the South Rim drive including Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, Lipan Point, and Desert View Watchtower. On the return to Flagstaff, spend time at the Cameron Trading Post, which carries art work and handicrafts made by Native American artists. Includes entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Tonto National Forest is the largest in Arizona and the Lower Salt River runs right through its heart. On this tour, admire the natural scenery from the water on a thrilling kayaking excursion. Set out from Saguaro Lake Ranch, paddle along the Salt River, and look out for native wildlife, including the park’s herd of wild horses.

Take an exhilarating helicopter flight that whisks you from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to the North Rim. Through the ECO-Star helicopter’s panoramic windows, see the world's largest ponderosa pines in Kaibab National Forest and the mighty Colorado River. Snap photos of the Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon, and Point Imperial before your return flight takes you through the dramatic backdrop of the Dragon Corridor. Choose from a wide selection of departure times to suit your schedule.

Hop aboard a UTV for an adventure in the Sonoran Desert. Ride on rugged and rocky trails in the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during the scenic journey. Keep an eye out for wildlife: All sorts of animals live in the area, from coyotes and deer to bobcats and rabbits.

Explore the magnificent landscapes surrounding Sedona at your own pace and skill level with this fully customized private hiking excursion. Meet your local guide to set off on a trail that fits your pace and interests, and marvel at views of Sedona or the Grand Canyon as you stroll through the countryside. Learn about the local flora and fauna, geology, and natural history, and even visit Native American landmarks along the route.

Discover the world-famous Grand Canyon—as well as extinct volcanoes, Native American ruins, and ancient lava flows—on this full-day, small-group tour. Following morning pickup at your Sedona or Flagstaff accommodation, visit both Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments. After lunch in the Navajo Nation, continue to the Grand Canyon, where you’ll soak up views from the Desert Watchtower, visit the East and South Rims, and more.

This is a walking tour of Tubac by a local which is located in Arizona’s Santa Cruz County. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Tohono O’Odham and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. The itinerary is divided into 4 themes, including background & interpretation of Tubac’s geography, historical and natural resources as well and contemporary life.

Visit Grand Canyon National Park, with a stop for pictures of the Red Rocks of Sedona, on this multi-hour tour from the Phoenix area. Travel through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, where you can browse local crafts if you wish. When you reach the Grand Canyon, make stops in the park to see the natural wonder from multiple viewpoints.

Journey through stunning Arizona landscapes on this full-day tour from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit the Grand Canyon and explore Sedona with an expert guide who handles all the driving and logistics, leaving you free to soak in the incredible scenery. Explore highlights of the Grand Canyon, and drive through the Sonoran Desert on this small-group tour. With numbers limited to 13 participants, you can enjoy a more intimate experience of the Southwest's natural beauty.

There's so much to see and do in Arizona it's impossible to do it all. But you can get pretty damn close with this full-day whirlwind tour of 5 National Monuments in and around Sedona. Enjoy the sights from the comfort of an air-conditioned chariot while learning about the areas natural and cultural history from an expert guide.