Grand Canyon Visitor Center Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 4-Hour Biblical Creation and Sunset Tour - Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

• Desert View Grand Canyon JeepTour

• Admission to IMAX Grand Canyon "Rivers of Time"

• Grand Canyon South and East Rim Self-Driving, Walking and Shuttling Tour

• Grand Canyon National Park South with Optional Upgrades

There’s no fee to visit the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. However, to visit the park itself, you’ll need to pay admission—it’s a US$20 fee for hikers, cyclists, and pedestrians, or a US$35 fee per car (additional fees apply for tour buses and large groups). Most Grand Canyon tours include admission to the park.

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center has permanent outdoor exhibits and interpretive signs that detail the story of the park. There's also a Visitor Center Theater that screens two 24-minute films, one of which is about the park in general. The other tells the story of the area's 11 tribal groups.

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center is located in the Grand Canyon Village, just south of the Mather Point Shuttle Stop and the Overlook Trail and west of the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Shuttle Stop. There are five parking lots out front, one of which has dedicated RV parking. Access is via the South Entrance Road.

Yes, there are restaurants and cafés near the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. The closest option is the Canyon Adventures Bike Tours and Café, which offers grab-and-go meals and snacks. There are also multiple options in the Yavapai Lodge and in El Tovar Hotel, as well as a market selling groceries.

No, you cannot book Grand Canyon tours at the Visitor Center, but you can get information about ranger-led hikes and other programs. It’s better to book tours to the Grand Canyon online, ahead of your visit. Many include transportation from Las Vegas or Flagstaff, too.