Desert View Watchtower Tours and Tickets

Get to know the Grand Canyon on this guided Jeep tour around the East Rim. Begin with a visit to the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center’s IMAX Theater and watch “Grand Canyon: the Movie.” Then choose one of three different tours: a daytime voyage and two sunset options. Enjoy amazing views of the Grand Canyon’s brilliant colors and various rock formations while learning about the history and geology of the area from the expert tour guide.

Skip the hassle and delays of driving and parking in the Grand Canyon and cover more of the national park’s highlights in one day with this hassle-free minibus tour. Set off from Sedona and stop to stretch your legs in Flagstaff before spending the day taking in the top viewpoints, historic landmarks, and natural wonders in the Grand Canyon. Learn about its history and geography from your guide and enjoy plenty of time to snap photos.

Take an exhilarating helicopter flight that whisks you from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to the North Rim. Through the ECO-Star helicopter’s panoramic windows, see the world's largest ponderosa pines in Kaibab National Forest and the mighty Colorado River. Snap photos of the Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon, and Point Imperial before your return flight takes you through the dramatic backdrop of the Dragon Corridor. Choose from a wide selection of departure times to suit your schedule.

If you’re looking to explore the Grand Canyon without a massive tour group while on a budget, this private Grand Canyon South Rim Self-Guided Audio Tour is a great choice. This experience is easy to download on your smartphone and can be played offline using your phone's GPS. Follow the 23-mile (37-kilometer) route through the national park’s South Rim and listen to the commentary as you drive.

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 that you can use the app even in remote areas. Includes full itineraries, travel tips, audio guide, videos, text, and hidden gems. Note: most of the experience is enjoyed by car, but some Grand Canyon South Rim stops are shuttle-access only in season.

See some of the Grand Canyon's most popular landmarks on an incredible fixed-wing sightseeing flight. Enjoy aerial views of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, the Painted Desert of badlands, Zuni Point, and Imperial Point, the Grand Canyon’s highest spire. Also fly over the North Rim and Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon. Upgrade to add an open-air Hummer tour after.

Leave the crowds behind and go on an adventure led by a tour guide who’s passionate about showing you the very best of what the Grand Canyon has to offer. You’ll be kitted out with snacks, water, and lunch, and you’ll be picked up from your Northern Arizona hotel before you set off on this private tour tailored to you. There’s plenty of time for photos too.

Stand at the edge of time itself with a self-guided audio tour of the Grand Canyon, exploring two billion years of Earth’s history carved into the most spectacular landscape in America. Walk the South Rim’s thirteen-mile trail past viewpoints where the canyon stretches a mile deep and eighteen miles wide, with the Colorado River glinting far below. Watch sunrise paint the rock layers in amber and gold at Mather Point, then follow the Hermit Road to Hopi Point’s famous sunset panorama. Discover the stories of eleven Native American tribes who have called this canyon home for millennia. Stand in Mary Colter’s Desert View Watchtower, explore the elegant El Tovar Hotel built in 1905, and learn how John Wesley Powell’s daring 1869 expedition first charted these waters. From Kaibab limestone at the rim to ancient Vishnu schist at the river, every layer tells a chapter of the planet’s story. Whether you hike Bright Angel Trail or gaze from the rim, the Grand Canyon will forever change you .

Get away from the crowds on Grand Canyon’s South Rim, and see some real “Wonder of the World” views. Going deep into the canyon, on this private, guided tour, you’ll experience some of the most beautiful hiking in the country, with snacks, gear, and tidbits of history and geology provided along the way. Totally customizable, you can pick the ins and outs of adventure—knowing it’ll be world-class.

Grand Canyon, Wupatki Ruins & Sunset Crater Volcano Tour Embark on a full-day adventure with Canyon Ministries exploring geology, archaeology, and history through a biblical Creation perspective. This guided experience begins and ends in Flagstaff and visits three remarkable destinations in one unforgettable day. Stand in awe of the Grand Canyon’s breathtaking vistas, explore the ancient Wupatki Native American ruins, and walk through the rugged lava fields of Sunset Crater Volcano. Along the way, your expert guide shares engaging insights into these unique landscapes, connecting their features to the biblical account of Creation and the Flood described in Genesis. Perfect for families and explorers alike, this tour combines stunning scenery with rich cultural history. Tour price includes entry to all three parks and bottled water. Lunch is not included but may be purchased or brought with you. Additional rim tours, river trips, and backpacking adventures are also available.

Make the most out of your time at the Grand Canyon by taking this full-day small-group tour from Flagstaff. Journey to this natural wonder and travel along the rim as the guide explains the geology, history, and more. Enjoy lunch and visit historic sites such as the El Tovar Hotel and Desert View Watchtower.

Pack in a full itinerary to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on this day trip from Sedona. Your guide makes stops at the Navajo Nation and Cameron Trading Post as well as scenic overlooks at the Painted Desert cliffs, Little Colorado River Gorge, and Desert View Drive. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Sedona or Village of Oak Creek.

Grand Canyon's real views are deep below the Rim. Getting away from the crowds and having a real adventure, is what we have planned for you! Classic temple views, pastel colors, giant drop-offs, world class 360 views and some of the best hiking on Earth await you. First timers and experienced canyoneers are welcome. From the best food (above or below the rim) to the best equipment, we have you covered. All inclusive ,next level guides, and professional gear ensure your visit to Grand Canyon will be an experience of a lifetime. Let us pick you up at your Northern Arizona hotel and leave the day to us. We will get you that insane holiday photo and you can cross Grand Canyon off the bucket list! All hikes are private and tailored to you to make a unforgettable experience. Your guide will explain the history and geology of the canyon while we eat delicious snacks and wonder through the rocks. I take great pride in making sure your Grand Canyon adventure will deliver your dreams!

The Grand Canyon National Park Tour by THEPARKGUIDE, is a fully automatic, GPS-guided audio experience on the TravelStorys app. The tour follows you as you drive through the park the South Rim roads from Desert View to Hermit's Rest. You'll understand not just what you're seeing, but the almost incomprehensible forces of time and water that created it. As you explore, you’ll hear the stories behind Grand Canyon's history, learn the science of its landscapes, and discover exactly where to find the best hikes, scenic overlooks, wildlife habitats, picnic spots, and even restrooms—right when you need them. No schedules. No guesswork. No constant phone checking. You won’t just see the Grand Canyon — you’ll understand it. NOTE: This audio-tour purchase does NOT include the national park entry fee.

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.

Visit the Grand Canyon on a full-day tour from Flagstaff. Stop at viewpoints along the South Rim drive including Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, Lipan Point, and Desert View Watchtower. On the return to Flagstaff, spend time at the Cameron Trading Post, which carries art work and handicrafts made by Native American artists. Includes entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get a comprehensive tour of the Grand Canyon's South Rim on this excursion from Flagstaff. With round-trip transportation and a guide leading you through a carefully curated itinerary, you'll see the best of the canyon in just a half day. Traveling with a small group of just 12 people or fewer ensures personalized attention from your guide.

Take the stress out of planning your trip to the Grand Canyon by booking this Grand Canyon National Park Private Sightseeing Tour that includes round-trip transport to the South Rim from Flagstaff in comfortable vans. See highlights of the South Rim such as Yavapai Point, Tusayan Pueblo Museum, Desert View Watchtower, and more. Plus, this tour offers a picnic lunch if booked anywhere between March 15 to October 31. Other days, lunch will be at your own expense.

Explore the top destinations of the American West on a 5-night, 1-way tour from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You'll travel through California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona to visit Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park. Attractions include a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and an evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip.

Take the hassle out of planning your own logistics and travel across the American West on a 7-day tour from Los Angeles that includes accommodation, daily breakfast, and entrance fees. Make your way through California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona to visit Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park. Attractions include the 17-Mile Drive, a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and an evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip.

Hosted by local owner opereror Dynamic Journey Tours. Starting with Oak Creek Canyon, one of americas most beautiful drives, then next on to the lava flows at Sunset Crater, and the 2800 Pueblos at Wupatki National monument, all while exploring the the ancient landscape the same way the natives had, so that when one arrives to the Grand Canyon they come in with full breath of readiness to experience it (we are the only company that spends time at multiple spots in each park). The journey before the Grand Canyon is majority exploring the painted desert! Before entering the Canyon we stop for lunch at the famous Cameron Trading post, then off to the East entrance, where we explore 4 points of interest to entirely take the day in, finally exiting at the south entrance. We take the the time to walk for an hour along the Rim path at the last destination, in Grand Canyon Village. This is the most comprehensive and fulfilling day trip Journey. One could have to the Grand Canyon.

Explore the features of Grand Canyon National Park on this informative day trip from Flagstaff. Drive from the South Rim to the East Rim of the canyon, venture through Grand Canyon Village, and snap pics various lookout points. This popular excursion takes you on a scenic drive via the Navajo Nation and makes a stop at the Cameron Trading Post.

No trip to Arizona is complete without seeing the Grand Canyon, whose beauty is well worth the drive from Sedona. See the Canyon and gain insight into the local culture and landscape on this guided full-day small-group tour, including stops at Sunset Crater and the ancient Sinagua Pueblo ruins at Wupatki National Monument. Guided narration, entrance fees, and round-trip transportation are included on this comprehensive excursion.