Top Scottsdale How to Get Around in 2026

A food tour is the perfect way to explore the culinary scene and history of any city. Let Arizona Food Tours show you the way with our famous Scottsdale Sunset Dinner Tour! Locally owned and operated, and recently receiving the USAToday readers choice award as the #5 ranked food tour nationally, we are now celebrating our 18th year as Arizona's original food tour company!! This guided walking tour takes place at sunset in the "West's Most Western Town", visiting 4 locally owned establishments for a progressive dinner experience with drink pairings! We believe there is nothing better than sharing in the experience of delicious food and drinks, by bringing new friends together, while relishing in the culinary wonders of beautiful Scottsdale. Come hungry! Arizona Food Tours has over 1,300 5-star reviews on Trip Advisor and a 5.0 Google rating. Led by local foodie enthusiasts, we are committed to providing an entertaining, fun, and fulfilling experience for any occasion! Cheers!

A food tour is the perfect way to explore the culinary scene and history of any city. Let Arizona Food Tours show you the way with our famous Scottsdale Sip and Sample Happy Hour Tour! Locally owned and operated, and recently receiving the USAToday readers choice award as the #5 ranked food tour nationally, we are now celebrating our 18th year as Arizona's original food tour company! This guided afternoon walking tour of Old Town Scottsdale visits 5 locally owned establishments for signature food tastings paired with a variety of options of wine/beer/cocktails! We believe there is nothing better than sharing in the experience of delicious food and drinks, by bringing new friends together, while relishing in the culinary wonders of beautiful Scottsdale. Come hungry! Arizona Food Tours has over 1,300 5-star reviews on Trip Advisor and a 5.0 Google rating. Led by local foodie enthusiasts, we are committed to providing an entertaining, fun, and fulfilling experience for any occasion!

Scottsdale is known for its unique Southwest food scene, but to go beyond disappointing tourist traps, local knowledge is essential. On this small-group, half-day tasting tour, dine in a hand-picked selection of locally owned restaurants. Along the way, learn about the city’s origins as a humble citrus grove as you dig into dishes such as crispy, Tex-Mex chimichangas and the Native American-inspired Three Sisters Salad.

Keep your eyes peeled for slithery Sonoran Desert residents on this private half-day hike with a local expert who ensures your safety and teaches you about the area's ecosystem. Explore one of the most biodiverse deserts as you search for animals like king snakes, collared lizards, gila monsters, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, scorpions, and amphibians. Your guide also discusses desert plant life and the variety of reptiles and invertebrates in the region.

Discover Arizona's historic Apache Trail on this half-day excursion. Join a private guide and hike through the Superstition Mountains, taking in the unique scenery and learning about the fauna and flora of the Sonoran Desert. Learn about the Apache tribe and the importance of the trail before heading to Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat to conclude the tour.

Discover the stars above the desert of Arizona on a 3-hour walking tour at night that departs from Scottsdale. Get away from the light pollution of the city when you enter the desert, and learn from your guide about basic astronomy and ancient navigation traditions of local indigenous peoples. Telescopes and binoculars are provided for better viewing, along with black lights and flashlights for the walk.

Sedona’s Red Rock Country offers dramatic rock formations, picturesque buttes and mesas, and one-of-a-kind desert scenery—and this private, full-day tour offers the most seamless way to discover it. Meet your guide at your Scottsdale or Phoenix address, and travel in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Customize your itinerary to see landmarks like the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Montezuma Castle National Monument, and more.

The Grand Canyon National Park from the Scottsdale area is more than a 3-hour drive, which can be hard to do unless you rent a car. Avoid that hassle and prebook this Grand Canyon Private Tour from Scottsdale Area. You'll ride in a private vehicle to the Grand Canyon's South Rim to explore at a leisurely pace. Plus, you'll enjoy scenic views along the ride there, too.

Spend the day discovering Sedona's natural wonders, cultural attractions, and top landmarks—this all-inclusive tour from Scottsdale makes exploring easy. Following pickup from your Scottsdale-area hotel, travel north to Sedona, where you'll discover its red rocks topography, including highlights like Airport Mesa and the Chapel of the Holy Cross. You'll also have free time to discover the Tlaquepaque arts and shopping village, see uptown Sedona, enjoy a local lunch, and more.

Explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the American Southwest on this full-day Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend tour from the Phoenix Valley. Journey through the stunning slot canyons with a Navajo guide who brings rich cultural insights to the experience. Enjoy a scenic lunch in Page, Arizona, and capture panoramic views at the iconic Horseshoe Bend overlook. This all-inclusive adventure includes lunch, admission to both Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, and round-trip transportation. With pickup times between 6–9am and tour durations ranging from 13–16 hours, be sure to dress for the season and prepare for a day of unforgettable desert exploration.

Make the most of your time in Arizona with a full-day tour that visits both the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Depart early from Scottsdale or Phoenix to explore the south rim of the Grand Canyon, taking in two prime viewpoints and strolling along the rim, then eating lunch. Continue to Sedona where you check out the uptown district, and get photo ops at red rock sites.

The best of both worlds. Close proximity to the city, yet worlds apart! Active but relaxing all at the same time. Most people think of sand when you go to the desert but on this trip it's water! Enjoy the scenery of cactus lining the banks of the desert scape while kayaking the Lower Salt River from Phon D Sutton to Granite Reef recreational areas.