Top Sedona Historical Tours

Discover the Old West on a tour of Jerome and the Verde Valley. Enjoy fantastic mining history, charming architecture, and desert scenery on an intimate small group tour. Your guide gives you plenty of time to explore historic Clarkdale and Jerome, as well as to stop for lunch and shop on Jerome’s quaint Main Street.

Explore the red rock landscape of Sedona on this self-guided tour through one of America's most breathtaking natural settings. From the towering spires of Cathedral Rock to the mystical energy vortexes, discover sixty stops across crimson canyons, ancient Sinagua ruins, and the scenic Oak Creek corridor. Learn how iron oxide painted these sandstone formations red over two hundred and eighty million years. Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross rising from the cliffs, walk the artisan lanes of Tlaquepaque Village, and explore trails to Devil's Bridge and the Seven Sacred Pools. Your guide covers the history from the Sinagua cliff dwellers to the Schnebly family who gave this town its name, plus the New Age movement that made Sedona a global spiritual destination. Includes nearby Jerome ghost town, Montezuma Castle, Verde Valley wine country, and dark sky stargazing tips. Perfect for hikers, photographers, and anyone seeking wonder in the Arizona desert.

Jerome’s rich wild west history is one most places can’t compete with, but unless you already know about its booming copper mine during World War I and its ties to Billy the Kid, you’ll really miss out if you go exploring alone. This Wild Wild West Tour of Jerome takes you to historical spots with a local resident that knows the ins and outs of what makes this old-timey town so special.

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.

Hop aboard a trolley as you travel through Sedona and Boynton Canyon on this whirlwind tour. Along your ride, listen to exciting little-known facts about the town and hear American Indian legends from your guide. See Jordan Park and the mesmerizing red-rock mountain area of the canyon. Pass by filming locations from old Hollywood westerns, and stop at some of the most well-known landmarks for photo ops.

Experience the beauty of Sedona's red rock country firsthand on a guided tour. Enjoy the landscape of gorgeous Oak Creek Canyon, take in the views from Airport Overlook, and be amazed by Chapel of the Holy Cross—an architectural marvel embedded in a tall rock spire. Learn about Sedona’s history and folklore along with the wildlife and geology of the region as you cover all the scenic highlights of this stunning city in the American Southwest. You also get insider tips on favorite places for restaurants and shopping.

This Grand Canyon day trip from Flagstaff or Sedona is limited to a small group ensuring a more personal experience. The tour blends ancient ruins, lava fields, majestic volcanoes, and amazing views throughout Grand Canyon National Park and the remarkable Painted Desert. Highlights include a drive along the South Rim and East Rim and visits to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument.

See Sedona’s red rocks and mountain peaks without having to focus on the road with a driver-led Jeep tour. Take in sweeping views of the colorful scenery, and learn the history of this remarkable region’s people and landscape, visit key attractions such as Cathedral Rock and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and watch for the birds, lizards and mammals that make their home in the Sonoran Desert.

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, two of Arizona's natural treasures, on this small-group day trip from Sedona or Horseshoe Bend. Explore the canyon in the company of a Navajo guide; stop at an authentic trading post; and see the Glen Canyon Dam. Your guide shares commentary about the region's history, geology, and wildlife as you discover the American Southwest.

"Explore Sedona’s famous red rock country at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour. Follow turn-by-turn directions through spectacular scenery along Oak Creek Canyon, the Red Rock Scenic Byway, and Red Rock Loop Road, with opportunities to visit iconic spots like Chapel of the Holy Cross, Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, scenic viewpoints, historic sites, and optional hiking trails. Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing Sedona to life through authentic stories, history, local insight, and recommendations. Choose the stops that interest you, skip others, and spend as much time as you like exploring. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive."

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.

Experience the legendary Sedona Vortex on this guided small-group tour. Enjoy stunning scenery of the region's red rock formations as you visit sacred sites and learn about the geological and energetic phenomenon believed to have a profound effect on the mind, body, and spirit.

The outskirts of Sedona features beautiful scenery, which is easy to miss if you have to focus on the road. Leave the driving to someone else on this Jeep tour through Sedona’s rugged countryside, taking in expansive desert views as you make your way onto the Soldier Pass Trail, which was used in the 1870s by General George Crook.

Watch the sun set over the Grand Canyon on this small-group full-day sightseeing tour from Sedona, and some some of the desert’s most scenic places. Drive through Oak Creek Canyon and the Painted Desert, stop at a Native American trading post, visit spectacular overlooks. Enjoy time allotted for dinner on your own.

This guided ghost walk in Jerome, Arizona, is the real deal, since you’ll be using EMF readers and Spirit Boxes in your hunt for ghosts. You’ll explore Haskin’s House, a haunted area, and see if you can connect with ghosts and spirits from the past. The Jerome Historical Society supports this tour, and stories told come from the JHS archives.

An Introduction to Sedona’s world-class scenery in an exclusive Hummer that seats up to 6 people. Experience parts of Sedona, you did not know was there. This tour is all on-pavement and does not go off-road.

Increase your chances of experiencing paranormal activity during a 'Pandora's Box' ghost tour that focuses on stories of murder, lust, and revenge. You'll explore Haskins House, Old Jerome High School Auditorium, and the Jerome Cemetery—all renowned for their haunted histories—with a guide who'll offer information you're unlikely to find in the guidebook. Plus, specialized ghost-hunting equipment tells you if there are spirits in the vicinity.

Our Guides are highly trained and very knowledgeable not only about the area but also regarding Native Americans, Early Settlers and Geology. On this tour you will see Sedona in a very special way.

Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most sought-after destinations in the US. Prebook your time there and guarantee your visit with this Grand Canyon National Park Experience from Sedona. You’ll check off two big attractions in one tour—the Grand Canyon South Rim and the Cameron Trading Post—with a guide leading the way and pointing out sights so you don’t miss a thing.

Learn all about the history of Jerome, haunted and otherwise, on this small group half-day tour. Your guide will show you some of the most special spots in the area, including the ancient Sinagua Ruin in Tuzigoot National Park. You’ll learn more from your guide than you will from any guidebook, and you’ll keep costs down by booking this small group, shared tour.

Book this small group tour that takes you into some of the most iconic canyons in Sedona, Antelope Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend. You’ll get some great photos as you wander through the canyons catching the different light angles. Keep costs down by booking this small group tour, but still have an intimate feel amongst your group.

Long considered a mecca by spiritual seekers, Sedona is believed by many to have sacred energy vortexes available for any and all to tap into. This private tour takes you through stunning Sedona scenery to reach its most powerful spiritual centers. Your guide shares information about why the area is considered so highly sacred as you drive, and leads in ceremonies and prayers to enhance your experience of the destinations.

Explore the heart of historic Dry Creek Basin on a private 4-wheel drive Jeep tour from Sedona. Take in the natural beauty of Red Rock Range as you go off-roading to the floor of the canyon with a guide who shares commentary about Arizona’s geology, history, and wildlife. You’ll ride with an expert driver in an open-air Jeep that can take on the rocky terrain and provide clear views of the American Southwest's desert scenery.

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.