Top Sedona Historical Tours

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.

Explore Sedona’s iconic red rock country at your own pace with this self-guided driving audio tour. Drive along the famed Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179) and wind through Oak Creek Canyon, while narration shares stories about geology, culture, and local legends. Drive to 20 hand-picked stops that include Cathedral Rock vista at Crescent Moon Picnic Site, Red Rock State Park trails, Slide Rock State Park’s natural water slide, historic Tuzigoot National Monument, and scenic violin of Uptown Sedona. Start whenever you like, pause for hikes or photos, cool off in Oak Creek, shop in charming Uptown Sedona, or chase energy vortexes at Bell Rock or Airport Mesa. Use offline GPS navigation, follow insider tips, and enjoy lifetime access—no group schedules needed. Download the tour, hit the road, and let dynamic storytelling guide you through Sedona’s most breathtaking sights—on your terms, every time.

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.

Arizona once had a booming mining industry, known for copper and gold. Discover Arizona’s old mining history on a walking tour of the historic mining town of Jerome. Join a small group and explore the mining town stopping at key locations like the sliding jail, that slid off of its foundation into the street, as well as the mining museum.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sedona is a remarkable landscape and scenic wonder that was used in the time stagecoaches were the primary mode of transportation. The Private Mogollon Rim Jeep Tour from Sedona allows unique access to this historical area where you can look out across Oak Creek Canyon and travel back in time on an old chuck wagon road between Sedona and Flagstaff while riding in one of today’s ultimate utility vehicles.

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.

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.

Explore spiritual Sedona and the majestic south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park with this self-guided driving tour bundle. Enjoy the flexibility to travel at your own pace, hands-free functionality, and offline access, so you can use the app even in remote areas. Includes full itineraries, travel tips, audio guide, videos, text, and hidden gems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take an off-road tour with a professional guide, traveling through the desert backcountry of Sedona by Jeep. Admire towering red rock formations, ancient canyons and native American art in the Honanki Heritage Site, which dates back at least 700 years. Learn about the history and wildlife of this amazing landscape on your choice of a tour to see the ruins only, or a tour that also includes Diamondback Gulch. Several departure times make this easy to fit into your sightseeing schedule in Arizona's Red Rock Country.

The Sedona Highlights Scenic Tour is perfect for visitors who are short on time and want to experience Sedona’s most famous landmarks on one tour. This relaxed, all-pavement journey offers stunning views from Airport-Mesa Overlook, Seven Canyons area and more. Enjoy Sedona’s breathtaking red rocks without the rush.

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.

Go off-roading through Sedona's rugged desert terrain on a Jeep tour that follows a historic stagecoach route between Sedona and Flagstaff and up to the Colorado Plateau. Stop for photo ops of the spectacular red rock formations and canyon scenery that makes this part of Arizona so famous. Learn about the region's history from your guide as you go, and ask all your burning questions on this private tour.

During this tour your guide is sharing the History of Sedona, How we got our name, Native American History and the Early settlers. What sets us apart is our guides. Hand down our most valuable asset.

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.

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.