Top Arizona Cultural 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.

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.

Hosted by local tour guides with passion for the land! (Dynamic Journey Tours) Experience and learn about the legendary Sedona Vortex phenomenon on this enriching tour that is both spiritual and scientifically satisfying for both the heart and the mind. We combine years of experience as a local tour guides and metaphysical explorers to make this happen as we take you on a journey through some of Sedona's most unique and amazing local sites. Learn what a vortex is, how the concept originated in Sedona, The Native American connection, how the geology relates, and scientific discoveries. And most importantly, can we FEEL it? At the very least, you'll walk away from Sedona with appreciation for its mystique. The locations are open to public, BUT we share the deep meaning behind it all. This tour is perfect for couples that sit on the fence regarding the topic, or family/friend groups exploring, or just heard about the topic and it piques your interest! No animals period. TOUR IN VAN!

On this guided scenic day tour from Phoenix, you will not only take in the breathtaking landscapes of this desert playground with plenty of photo opportunities, but you will explore ancient Native American ruins. With plenty of free time in Sedona to explore on foot, you might check out some art galleries, do some souvenir shopping, or even get a psychic reading. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs

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.

Authentic Culture, Unforgettable Experience Red Heritage is a Navajo owned and operated Native American Dinner Theater that offers an immersive journey into the heart of Diné Bikéyah. Located in the high Arizona desert near several iconic National Parks, we provide a world-class cultural showcase featuring spectacular styles of powwow dancing and our renowned World Class Hoop Dancers. The evening begins with the soulful melodies of the Native American flute, transitioning into the powerful energy of live drumming that resonates through the room. Between performances, you will experience the art of oral storytelling, where history and ancestral legacies are brought to life just as they have been passed down for generations. Paired with an authentic Southwest meal centered on our signature Navajo Tacos, served on fresh homemade frybread. Dinner has delicious options including Southwest Chicken, savory Green Chili Pork, or tender Tri-Tip Beef.

Discover the red-hued landscapes and landmarks of Sedona on a half-day sightseeing tour. Join a small group and stop at top locations including the Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Sedona Heritage Museum, and the Peace Park. Gain insight into the geomagnetic vortexes in the city and walk through Uptown Sedona, with time to purchase lunch.

Experience the Grand Canyon on a guided Sunset Rim Tour with Canyon Ministries, exploring this world-renowned landscape from a biblical Creation perspective. The tour begins inside Grand Canyon National Park at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center flagpole, meeting approximately four hours before sunset. Travel in comfort along Desert View Drive on the South Rim’s east side, stopping at some of the canyon’s most spectacular overlooks and panoramic viewpoints. At each stop, step out to enjoy breathtaking scenery, explore the rim, and engage in meaningful teaching. Your guide shares fascinating insights into Grand Canyon geology, wildlife, and history, framed by the biblical account of Creation and the Flood described in Genesis. The tour concludes with a stunning Grand Canyon sunset as the sun sets over the western horizon. Duration varies by season, returning about 30 minutes after sunset. Additional rim tours, backpacking, and river trips available.

Visit Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide during this guided tour. Complete a one-mile loop on foot (comfortable shoes recommended). Walk through multi-colored Navajo sandstone, whipped by wind and sun into a variety of formations. The trail has one staircase and eight ladders with safety handrails.

Visit one of the Southwest’s most photographed natural wonders without worrying about securing tickets on your own. This guided tour of Upper Antelope Canyon includes prebooked entry and expert insights into the canyon’s geology, history, and famous light beams. Focus on taking in the dramatic scenery while your guide leads the way through this remarkable landscape.

Cover more sights in less time during this guided, small-group Segway tour of picturesque Scottsdale. Get an in-depth orientation to the iconic desert city, listening to facts and stories as you ride. Stops include historic highlights like Rusty Spur Saloon and Old Adobe Mission, stunning natural views of Camelback Mountain and the Scottsdale Waterfront, and a visit to art-filled Scottsdale Civic Center.

Skip the hassle and delays of driving and parking in the Grand Canyon and cover more of the national park’s highlights in one day with this hassle-free minibus tour. Set off from Sedona and stop to stretch your legs in Flagstaff before spending the day taking in the top viewpoints, historic landmarks, and natural wonders in the Grand Canyon. Learn about its history and geography from your guide and enjoy plenty of time to snap photos.

Discover the history, events, personalities, wild west, desert animals, plants, geology, agriculture, water management, that only a local can show. Have fun and enjoy a 4WD ride down the Butterfield Stagecoach Route and stop at the location of Dome ghost town and cementery. Learn about and visit with the brave Quachan and Cocopah Indians as pioneers and Spanish explorers invaded their land. Stop alongside harvesters and see up close how 90% of America's salad is grown during the winter. Continue on, see and learn about the creation of the 1st dam that brought irrigation to Yuma, and pass through the WWII Army Yuma Proving Grounds where General Patton trained the soldiers. Traverse Telegraph Pass in comfort and see the winding steep turn-of-the-century roads along the way. Drive past giant agricultural cooling facilities and logistics hubs for refrigerated semi trucks destined for all points in America. Finish up with a drive down main street and pass by the infamous Lutes Casino.

Explore the natural wonders of Antelope Canyon, a narrow slot canyon carved by wind and water through the ages. A Navajo guide helps you photograph the shifting light and creamy colors of the sandstone canyon, a must-see amid the splendor of the American Southwest. Views of Glen Dam, Lake Powell, and Horseshoe Bend are included en route from Sedona. Time is allotted for lunch on your own.

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.

During this Private Tour with mystic Mark Amaru Pinkham, author of "Sedona: City of the Star People," you will learn the legends and see the remnants of ancient Palatkwapi, the "Red City" of Hopi legend that was built and lived in by the Kachina Star People from the Pleiades that Sedona currently sits upon. Mark reveals the major vortexes, the 5 & 6 pointed Star Grids, the temples, statues, and the red rock carvings that were specially created many thousands of years ago by the Star People, and he also leads you through a special alchemical meditation at one of these power spots. Mark will also reveal the location of the throne and court of the leader of the Star People, the Hopis' patron and Lord of the World, Masau'u.

Immerse yourself in nature on this trip to Sedona's Vortexes. Explore both by jeep and on foot as your guide leads the way, learning about the history and cultural beliefs surrounding the vortexes as you go. Take in red rock formations and dramatic landscapes as you go, setting the stage for a unique, atmospheric experience.

Explore beyond the crowds: a guided walk through Secret Antelope Canyon plus an overlook of Horseshoe Bend away from the public viewpoint, in one 2.5-hour outing near Page, Arizona. From our check-in facility on Indian Route 6098, a shaded, cushioned open-air 4x4 tour truck takes you on a six-mile off-road drive across Navajo Nation land. A short walk of about 300 meters leads to the canyon; inside, the walk is flat and sandy, with time to photograph the light on the walls without being hurried. At Horseshoe Bend, the truck reaches within about 100 meters of the rim; a quarter-mile round-trip walk over sandstone brings you to the edge, 1,000 feet above the Colorado River. Groups are usually limited to 12. Horseshoe Bend Tours is Navajo-owned and has operated since 2017. The Navajo Nation permit ($15 per person) is required for every guest and is included in the price. Arrive 30 minutes early. Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Arizona once had a booming mining industry, known for copper and gold. Discover Arizona’s old mining history on a walking tour of the historic mining town of Jerome. Join a small group and explore the mining town stopping at key locations like the sliding jail, that slid off of its foundation into the street, as well as the mining museum.

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.

Hear Babylonian, Greek, and Roman constellation stories, learn about local indigenous star associations, and take in the natural beauty of Sedona, including its stunning night sky. This "Meet the Stars" tour is led by a well known Sedona guide with entertaining stories, engaging visuals, amazing cosmic information, and quirky insights on Sedona. Relax under the sky with your favorite foods and drinks and let the cosmos above come alive.

Sedona’s red rock desert landscape is at once otherworldly and emblematic of the American West. See the best parts from the comfort of a luxury van during this round-trip tour from uptown. Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross are just a few of the fabulous sites you'll see along the way.

Discover the natural beauty of Lower Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon located in northern Arizona in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park. Lower Antelope Canyon is shallower than Upper Antelope Canyon, both of which are part of the Navajo Nation and require a guided tour; advanced reservations are highly recommended to check out this popular spot in Page.