Verde Canyon Railroad Tours and Tickets

Q: What time of year is best for the Verde Canyon Railroad?

Most visitors will say the best time of year to experience the Verde Canyon Railroad is fall—the cottonwoods and sycamores add jewel-esque tones of gold and amber to the blue-sky, red-rock experience. What’s more, temperatures are finally mild after summer’s heat, plus the railroad runs fun “Ales on Rails” and fall color tours.

Q: What do you wear on the Verde Canyon Railroad?

What you wear on the Verde Canyon Railroad depends on the season you visit—and how much you plan to hang out in the open-air viewing car. The cars are climate-controlled and perfectly comfortable, but if you want outside viewing, wear clothing appropriate for the season. Some folks like to dress up for the experience, but it’s not required.

Q: Do you need to book the Verde Canyon Railroad in advance?

Yes, you need to book Verde Canyon Railroad tickets in advance. Many trains sell out, a near guarantee on weekends, and you don’t want to risk showing up and being turned away. Book your tickets at least one month in advance to ensure room for you and your group.

Q: What do you see on the Verde Canyon Railroad?

The train runs roughly 20 miles to the ghost town of Perkinsville. Along the way, you’ll experience Arizona’s “longest-running nature show,” full of high red-rock buttes, verdant ravines, high-desert flora, panoramic river views, and fantastic wildlife like bald eagles. It’s a great way to see this area’s natural beauty before the arrival of settlers.

Q: Can you take food onboard the Verde Canyon Railroad?

No, you cannot take food onboard the Verde Canyon Railroad. The experience includes complimentary Southwest-inspired appetizers (fruits, cheeses, proteins, and dessert), plus an offered Champagne toast and bottled water. If you’re still hungry, additional, more robust food options are available at the Copper Spike Cafe in the train depot.

Q: Is the Verde Canyon Railroad accessible?

Yes, the Verde Canyon Railroad is accessible, at least for wheelchairs. The railroad has wheelchair-accessible train cars (your wheelchair must be no wider than 24.5 inches), plus they can provide a manual wheelchair if needed. Most motorized chairs and scooters cannot be accommodated, as they exceed width and weight limits.

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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.

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Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package

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Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad

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Jerome and Verde Canyon Railroad Scenic Tour

Explore the rich history of Old Town Jerome, starting at the Douglas Mansion Museum, where stories of the mining days come alive. After delving into the past, enjoy free time to browse the unique shops and galleries and savor lunch from local eateries. Next, there is option for the scenic rail ride through the stunning Verde Canyon, lasting nearly 4 hours round trip, before concluding your adventure with a visit to Old Town Cottonwood for antique shopping or a refreshing drink. - Visit the historic Douglas Mansion Museum and learn about Jerome's mining history - Enjoy free time to explore shops, galleries, and lunch options - OPTIONAL Scenic rail ride into Verde Canyon lasting nearly 4 hours - Conclude with a stop in Old Town Cottonwood for antiques or drinks

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Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure

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Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure

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What are people saying about Verde Canyon Railroad

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Zahra_A, Apr 2026

Outstanding

Wonderful experience . Friendly staff, Shine and Andy did a great job . Giving them a 5 . Clean and tidy train.

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Kenny_M, Mar 2026

Would encourage people to ride this train

Worth every penny,food good,staff friendly train ride comfortable and car very clean.loved experience.

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Mark_L, Mar 2026

The food is outstanding,...

The food is outstanding, the depot and train are clean and cool. The scenery is amazing and is really worth the cost ant time.

Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad

Kimberly_D, Apr 2026

Worth the trip!

Lovely day. Great train, beautiful view, excellent amenities, fantastic staff! Thus us great value for the money!

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Dwight_J, Feb 2026

All Aboard For A Great Experience

The Verde Canyon train was an amazing experience. We had a very good and filling lunch at the train depot followed by a cheese, meat and fruit tray once on board. Our car was dated back to the 1940s but in good, clean shape. The views deep inside the canyon were fantastic. Our “Flagstaff” car steward was very informative, friendly and a great bartender. This is a must do tour!

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Pamela_T, Dec 2025

Outstanding sites

This was so much fun. We ate at the cafe before boarding. The station and train were decorated for Christmas and so pretty. Boarding was organized and easy. When we sat down there was a charcuterie board and champagne waiting for us. Bathrooms were clean. The only negative was the tour guys didn't have microphones so they just screamed the info at us for 3 hours. They were all super nice people, but the yelling was too much. Sites were amazing!