Top Arizona Archaeology Tours

Explore the Canyon de Chelly area with a certified guide who is from the region to get an insider’s take on the history and sites. You will travel in a 4x4, and even visit your guide’s home, where the family members still live in the traditional Navajo way. Hear stories of canyon life, including weaving, ranching, and farming. This is a locally owned small business, so you will be supporting them.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument has over 2,700 archaeologcal sites located in the heart of the Navajo Nation. Guests will see prehistoric ruins, rock art such as petroglyphs and pictographs. Rock formations, fauna and floral provides a perfect backdrop to your tour. At each site you will hear the symbolic interpretations of petroglyphs and rock art, occupation dates, archaeology and associated prehistoric and historic events of the canyon and its inhabitants including associated oral histories. All guides are Navajo and have strong ties to the canyon and will provide you with an experience that will last a lifetime.

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on this guided day trip from Flagstaff. Meet up your Navajo guide and begin to descend into the canyon, the rays of sunlight make for beautiful photos. Later, take a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River snakes and bends and twists. It's one of the most dramatic spans of the entire river. A picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam is included.

Descend back in time with a visit to a historic gold mine dating to 1880. Don a hard hat and head into the mine to learn about the great lengths that miners went to in order to extract minerals. Along the way, see the beautiful Sonoran Desert and visit an archaeological site.

Discover Sedona’s hidden history on our Archaeology Tour, where you’ll explore ancient Native American ruins, including pit houses, dwellings, and petroglyphs. This tour offers exclusive access to private land that other tours can’t reach. A moderate hike is required, so children aged 5 and up are welcome, with proper preparation for uneven terrain.

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 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.

Explore the Grand Canyon at your own pace with this self-guided driving tour along the South Rim and Desert View Drive. Discover iconic overlooks like Mather Point and Desert View Watchtower, while immersing yourself in the rich history and Native American culture of this natural wonder. With GPS guidance, uncover stories of early explorers, photographers, and the unique architecture of the region. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour allows for a comprehensive experience of the Grand Canyon's most famous landmarks and hidden gems. - Start your journey at Verkamp's Visitor Center in Grand Canyon Village - Visit historic sites like El Tovar Hotel and Kolb Studio - Enjoy educational stops at Yavapai Point and Tusayan Ruin & Museum - Ideal for a day trip, with flexibility to explore at your leisure

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. With this tour, you'll take the road less traveled to reach the iconic landmark, driving along scenic back roads in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle and avoiding the busy south entrance gate. Stop to admire the views from Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, and Duck on a Rock Overlook, then time your arrival to watch the sunset from Grandview Point.

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.

Hop aboard a UTV for an adventure in the Sonoran Desert. Ride on rugged and rocky trails in the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during the scenic journey. Keep an eye out for wildlife: All sorts of animals live in the area, from coyotes and deer to bobcats and rabbits.

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.

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. This tour takes the road less traveled in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle, bypassing the busy south entrance gate. Follow your guide on a walking tour along the South Rim, visiting Yavapai Point, Lookout Studio, and Bright Angel Trailhead. Note: Non-U.S. residents may face additional entrance fees starting January 2026.

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.

Unleash your inner adventurer on this ATV tour of western Sedona. Ride down a desert trail surrounded by red-rock bluffs, steep canyon walls, and trees to get to lookouts, vistas, and quiet locations away from the sightseeing crowds. See spots of Sedona that have been used as filming sites for more than 40 movies, and drive up to the top of Skeleton Bone Mountain.

Visit Grand Canyon National Park, with a stop for pictures of the Red Rocks of Sedona, on this multi-hour tour from the Phoenix area. Travel through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, where you can browse local crafts if you wish. When you reach the Grand Canyon, make stops in the park to see the natural wonder from multiple viewpoints.

Visit two well-preserved dwelling sites on this private half-day tour. After pickup from your Sedona hotel, travel to Montezuma Castle National Monument, cliff dwellings used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture that inhabited the site between 1100 and 1425 AD. Then it’s on to Tuzigoot National Monument (also used by the Sinagua), a three-story pueblo ruin on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge.

Trace the foundation of the original Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, the 11 acre Spanish fort that is considered the beginning of modern-day Tucson. The foundation of this fort is now buried beneath the buildings of downtown Tucson but still has many stories to tell. You will see various historic and cultural murals, learning about the imagery and the artists. You will also see the historic Pima County Court House which was built right over the top of the original Presidio wall. You'll walk through Presidio Plaza, admiring several pieces of public art. As you return you'll see some of the earliest Territorial period homes in the El Presidio Historic District. Begins and ends at the Brandylion Spirits and Tea House, right next door to the Tucson Presidio Museum, 200 N. Court Ave. After your tour we encourage you to celebrate your walk with a drink at Brandylion!

Journey through stunning Arizona landscapes on this full-day tour from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit the Grand Canyon and explore Sedona with an expert guide who handles all the driving and logistics, leaving you free to soak in the incredible scenery. Explore highlights of the Grand Canyon, and drive through the Sonoran Desert on this small-group tour. With numbers limited to 13 participants, you can enjoy a more intimate experience of the Southwest's natural beauty.

Get out of the Phoenix heat and into the cooler temperatures of Arizona's high desert to discover the world of the ancients. The first stop is Wupatki National Monument, an ancestral pueblo home of the Hopi people, followed by Sunset Crater Volcanic National Monument, a cinder cone set amidst a ponderosa pine forest. A knowledgeable guide will explain their heritage and history. After lunch, the tour concludes at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.

This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked at the mission in historic preservation and heritage interpretation. The park protects one of the most special places in Arizona for understanding the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes.

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.

This walking tour covers the history of the land, people, and fort structures that played a huge part in the development of modern Tucson during the Apache Wars, America’s longest-running military conflict. This 2-hour leisurely walk is just under a mile. It will feature the adobe ruins of fort structures such as the Quartermasters Building, Officers’ Quarters, Post Barracks and the Fort Hospital. Admission to the museum is included with the tour. Be prepared to be on your feet. No public water or restrooms are available at the museum, but the park offers fountains and public restrooms (next to the parking lot, by the Craycroft entrance).