Chapel of the Holy Cross Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Half-Day Sedona Sightseeing Tour

• Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour

• The Ultimate Ebike Tour of Sedona.The Best of Sedona EZRider

• Scenic Sedona Tour

• Sedona Magical Sightseeing Highlight Tour—5 Stars

It’s free to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross; however, many travelers visit the church during guided tours of the local area. Shared tours of Sedona’s highlights start around US$50, e-bike adventures are upwards of US$100, and private Jeep tours cost from US$160.

Yes, the Chapel of the Holy Cross is worth visiting. A great pick for architecture lovers—this Roman Catholic chapel is a stunning structure built into the rocks, and overlooks the Red Rock Scenic Byway. To avoid the hassle of renting a car, many visitors choose to come here on a small-group or private tour—an ideal way to check off the highlights of the local area with ease.

Per one customer who booked The Ultimate Sedona Experience, "Michael was incredible! His knowledge of geology, science, and the beauty of the area was amazing. He was as entertaining and kind as he was informative. Don't miss a chance to have one of the best experiences ever! 10/10 will do it again."

The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona was built into the red rocks beginning in 1954 and was finished in 1956. The chapel is a Roman Catholic church that was built by a local rancher who was inspired by the Empire State Building.

No, there isn’t a fee to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross or to park there. You can make purchases in the gift shop and pay to light candles inside the chapel. It’s a sacred place to Catholics, so yearly candles can be purchased.

The Chapel of the Holy Cross is open seven days a week, usually from 9am until 5pm, with the last entrance allowed about 15 minutes before closing. Give yourself time to explore the beauty of the chapel’s interior, as well as the gift shop, during your visit.

Yes and no—there are no guided tours offered of just Sedona’s Chapel of the Holy Cross; however, many visitors book a Sedona day tour or sightseeing tour that stops at the chapel and gives them free time to explore. You also can visit the chapel independently.

Yes, there are religious services held at the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona. Typically, on Wednesdays and Fridays there is adoration from 12pm until 3pm, confession from 1pm until 3pm, and mass at 3pm. There is also usually a prayer service on Monday nights.

Yes, the Chapel of the Holy Cross is wheelchair accessible inside the chapel itself. Keep in mind that the ramp up to the church is steep, so someone in a wheelchair might prefer some help from a family member or friend. The gift shop cannot accommodate those in wheelchairs.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Chapel of the Holy Cross. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Sedona:

• Oak Creek Canyon

• Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village

• Cathedral Rock

• Bell Rock

• Boynton Canyon Trail

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Sedona.