Top Scottsdale Outdoor Activities

This morning Scottsdale e-bike tour is a great alternative to walking tours and allows you to cover the city without getting too tired before lunchtime. With a safety orientation beforehand, feel confident when riding with your small group and guide. Head out to pass by golf courses, parks, frisbee golf courses, and lakes, then visit points of interest such as Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Marina, and the tomb of George W.P. Hunt, Arizona's first governor. Stop at the Hole in the Rock—an impressive geological formation and viewpoint—for a short hike and photo ops.

Explore Arizona’s Sonoran Desert in a unique, eco-friendly way on this electric bike adventure. Ride premium Bosch and Yamaha mid-drive e-bikes built for both on- and off-road trails, offering comfort even to first-time riders. Enjoy stunning views of Black Mountain and the surrounding landscapes while learning about the local area. This safe, exhilarating experience makes desert exploration accessible, fun, and unforgettable.

Have an adventure in a UTV Sand Buggy as you go through the desert terrain of the Tonto National Forest and the Sonoran Desert with a guide, so you don’t get lost. Each buggy needs two people, so go with a friend and get ready to have a ton of adrenaline fun. You might see eagles and snakes while you go through sandy washes and curry canyons.

Eat your way through Scottsdale’s Old Town on a walking food tour. Make sure to come hungry, as the 1.5-mile route takes you to several different stops including a few restaurants. Taste the eateries’ top dishes and wash them down with a cocktail or non-alcoholic drink. Whether you’re a lifelong Scottsdale resident or just stopping in for the weekend, the tour is a great opportunity to get to know the best restaurants in town.

Venture beyond the bustle of the city, and immerse yourself in the Sonoran Desert's rugged scenery, on this off-road Jeep tour from Scottsdale. After meeting your guide in the afternoon, hop aboard your Jeep and set off to discover local landmarks like Tonto National Forest and Pinnacle Peak Park. At your last stop, at a panoramic overview, you can watch the sun set over the saguaro cacti and desert landscapes.

No need to choose between hiking and biking—or worry about desert heat and navigation. On this guided e-bike and hiking tour, you’ll effortlessly explore Paradise Valley by e-bike, from celebrity homes to scenic waterways. Then you’ll conquer the accessible Cholla Trail without exhaustion, as your guide’s insider route reveals hidden McCormick Ranch gems while keeping you safe and energized. This tour is all about adventure *and* comfort.

Visit parts of the Sonoran Desert unreachable to standard vehicles during this UTV tour, which gives you off-road access to rough-and-tumble desert scenery. Head out in the afternoon, so your ride ends as the sun sets. Highlights include a glimpse of the Four Peaks Mountain Range and Saguaro Lake, plus a river crossing in the rainy season.

Discover more of Scottsdale in a few hours than you could in days of walking, without breaking a sweat in the desert heat. On this guided e-bike tour, there’s no pedaling required—you’ll glide effortlessly from Old Town's charm to Camelback's majesty, your guide covering photo-worthy destinations most tourists miss. It’s effortless exploration, for most any ability level.

Cover more ground in Scottsdale and take in the top sights and neighborhoods without getting footsore with this express golf cart tour. Set off with your guide to zip across the city and admire more than 30 points of interest in less than two hours, including the old town, Old Adobe Mission, and Arts District. Snap photos of Camelback Mountain and learn about the city and its landscape from your on-board guide.

This adventure is one for the memory books. Hike through the Sonoran Desert outside Scottsdale to a local peak before taking the exciting way down.  Harness up, lean back and enjoy the descent…just you, the ropes and the rock face. Your guide will ensure you are comfortable with the rappelling technique in a safety briefing before you set out.

Step back into the Arizona Wild West with this Historic Gold Mine Jeep Adventure. With adrenaline pumping, you enter mine to follow same vein of Gold that prospector “Old Rackensack” chased in 1880. Our Hard-Rock mine allows guests to Safely experience Old-Timers painstaking methods for extracting the elusive precious mineral that had such a profound impact on Arizona’s History. In-route to the Mine, you will explore the Upper Sonoran Desert’s rugged landscape with Flora & Fauna photo stops plus educational narration about Rackensack Canyon’s Archaeological Indian Ruins. After an exhilarating mountainside ride to Summit Studio/Giftshop, you will enjoy complimentary refreshments before heading to mine. Sit back and enjoy the ride with Certified Off-road Desert Guide in our Custom Jeep Gladiator that is weatherized for "Rain or Shine" Tours and exclusively designed for safety, comfort plus maximum visibility of spectacular vistas.

Hop aboard a handy e-bike to cruise through Scottsdale with ease—and without hours spent walking. Alongside your guide and a small group of travelers (max 8 people), travel safely along a car-free bike path known as the Greenbelt. Pass by 30 points of interests and sights such as major league baseball fields, mountain scenery, impressive mansions, exclusive neighborhoods, and PGA-rated golf courses. An active and entertaining way to see the best of Scottsdale.

A great way to explore Scottsdale is by electric bike, where you can get to explore as much as you like, at your own pace. Check out the Greenbelt, hills, lakes, or stop to eat or shop. There’s no need to stick to a set itinerary, like if you were on a group tour. Instead, just put on your provided helmet and hit the streets of Scottsdale.

Try skydiving without the death-defying heights and high price-tag of jumping from an airplane! This indoor skydiving experience at iFly Phoenix simulates the adrenaline rush of a freefall in the safe and adjustable environment. Enter the state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel and benefit from one-to-one assistance from your instructor as you master basic manoeuvres, soar high into the air, or (depending on your experience level) perform thrilling aerial stunts.

Celebrate a special occasion or just get in the party spirit with this unique pub crawl around Old Town Scottsdale. Pedal your way around in a party bike under the guidance of your host, as you make your way to a selection of bars. Enjoy exclusive drink specials that you can indulge in legally on board the bike. A unique way to spend an evening.

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We are the Original Golf Cart Tour in Old Town Scottsdale. Owner Operated. JoyRidesAz's professional local guide will introduce you to a larger Old Town Scottsdale area, learn about the City's history, culture, restaurants, hidden gems, activities, events and much more. Sit back and relax as you leisurely cruise through Old Town in our open air vehicle, waving to locals and experiencing our beautiful City. Learn about catus, local cuisine, museums, galleries and public art. Celebrate with us as the weather heats up and the summer colors start to show! Minimum of 2 Guests.

Take a rip through the Sonoran Desert on four wheels. Your adventure guide knows all the best trails in the area and—after a safety orientation and quick lesson in ATV driving, you’ll be off on an adventure of your own. This tour is a great way to explore the vast Sonoran Desert and have fun with some new friends. Choose from a single or double ATV, or a UTV, which is great for families.

Join a small group for a high country canyoning tour that takes you into the heart of Arizona’s natural wonders. Your guide might lead you through a pine forest, down rocks in a slippery wonderland, through the cool waters of natural pools, and rappelling down a 40-foot (12-meter) waterfall. This active tour is suitable for people with high levels of fitness, and includes the use of necessary equipment.

Launch your Girl's trip with an electric bike ride along the famous Scottsdale Greenbelt, a small scenic hike at Hole in the Rock, and a photo op at the Love Sculpture in the heart of Old Town’s Civic Center Park. Your ride may also end with an optional Old Town tour or small bite & beverage at one of Scottsdale’s favorite haunts. Riders Must have good balance and be able to ride a bike at a good level. Minimum 5’2” and maximum 215lbs. All stops subject to change based on weather, trail conditions and special events.

Do something incredible when you visit Phoenix. This canyoneering experience will take you places most people never get to go, deep into the red rock canyons outside Scottsdale. This day long adventure takes you rappelling into pools of water, slipping down slides carved from the rock, and hiking short distances in the desert.

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.

Experience a full-day tour from Phoenix to Antelope Canyon to see more of Arizona’s natural beauty. Drive along Route 66 around the outskirts of Flagstaff, home to the San Francisco Peaks, enjoy views of Lake Powell, and visit a Navajo Trading Post on the way to Page, AZ. Then explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide and see the Colorado River from the Horseshoe Bend Overlook.