Top Phoenix Self-guided Tours

Go beyond the sprawl of Phoenix and see the natural beauty of Arizona on this small-group tour to the Apache Trail. Stop at Tortilla Flat, the Superstition Mountains, and Goldfield Ghost Town. Hop aboard the Dolly Steamboat for a 90-minute cruise on Canyon Lake and snap pictures from Canyon Lake Vista.

The Grand Canyon is on just about every bucket list—make sure you see it on this day trip from Phoenix, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. A guided tour takes the planning and guesswork out of an ambitious day trip, helping you make the most of your time at the Grand Canyon and enjoy the scenery during the drive.

Explore Lake Pleasant at your own pace with a convenient shoreline paddleboard rental—no transporting or inflating equipment required. Check in at the canopy at the end of Desert Tortoise Road, receive a safety briefing and basic paddling instruction, then launch directly from shore. A stable paddleboard, paddle, and US Coast Guard-approved life jacket are included. This experience is suitable for first-time and experienced paddlers. Rentals are available March through October. Renters must be able to swim and complete a waiver. Park entry is not included.

Family activities can start to get pricey as you book for all the people in your group, but not this Phoenix Scavenger Hunt Experience. This city scavenger hunt is perfect for travelers on a budget still looking for a fun, interactive way to see the Phoenix. You’ll work with your group to solve puzzles and clues as you make your way around to highlights and hidden gems.

What sets our rental apart is the freedom to explore at your own pace! As an official BRP Experiences Outfitter, we offer premium Can-Am Side-by-Sides that are street legal, allowing you to drive directly from our Cave Creek shop to the trails. Follow our mapped self-guided route through the Tonto National Forest while enjoying high-quality equipment and an unforgettable Arizona adventure.

Discover Phoenix in a different way as you embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt through the city. Solve clues and play games to find objects around the city and collect points, competing with other teams on the app. A remote host is on hand to give assistance as well as extra challenges for even more points.

Discover the heart of Phoenix on an immersive trivia and scavenger hunt! Trace the city's vibrant sports legacy, celebrating Suns MVPs and Diamondbacks' World Series triumphs. Marvel at the elegance of Heritage Square, unlock the secrets of ancient civilizations, and gain insights into Phoenix's development, its radiant sunshine, and dramatic haboobs. A celebratory team selfie is a must!

Operation City Quest of Phoenix is a great way to see the city! Use an app to submit photos of items you find around the city and challenges you complete for points. The items and challenges can be completed in any order you prefer! See your score on the app leaderboard to see how you compare. The scavenger hunt includes a remote host to help via chat along the way. Come discover Phoenix.

Set off on an exciting adventure through Glendale! Explore the city’s historic landmarks, cutting-edge manufacturers, and the only veterinary school in Arizona at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine. Tackle intriguing questions about your surroundings, capture fun team selfies, and uncover stories from the city’s founding in 1892. Decode the mystery of the Grey Parrot, track down the “HOMETOWN BAKERY” on 58th Avenue, and spot the distinctive bricks that shape the city’s architecture. Channel your inner detective—and celebrate your triumph in style!

Zombie Scavengers in Surprise will help prove you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Use an app to find a list of items needed to survive. Find them in any order you'd like and get points for each found survival item. Get points also by doing crazy zombie themed tasks. Survey the area and figure out how to get the most points in order to survive the apocalypse. Should you have any questions along the way, a remote host will chat with you throughout the game. Prove to the world you can survive an apocalypse in Surprise today!

Zombie Scavengers in Peoria challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Peoria today!

Set out on an unforgettable adventure in Gilbert! Explore the town’s farming beginnings and its rise into a vibrant suburban hub. Crack clever riddles, uncover the fiery history of Liberty Market, and be amazed by the strength behind a 10-ton granite sphere. Discover how the town’s original jail found new life as a pump house and decode the meaning behind a historic military boxcar number. Snap fun selfies, enjoy a few fishy fun facts, and wrap up the journey with tales from a traveling gnome—Gilbert’s hidden stories are waiting!

What makes Zombie Scavengers unique is its sophisticated use of technology to create a flexible, competitive experience. It's an entirely self-guided, app-driven mission where your goal is to survive a virtual apocalypse by strategically finding survival items in your city. The hunt is dynamic, offering a variety of tasks, from photo-taking evidence of supplies to answering zombie trivia, all while earning points. Your team benefits from on-demand virtual support from a remote host, and the national score-tracking adds an exhilarating, competitive layer, pushing you to outwit other "colonies" across the country.

Walk around Chandler while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others across the country. All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Chandler.

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Discover Tempe's hidden gems with an engaging scavenger hunt that combines adventure, problem-solving, and sightseeing. Navigate to the iconic Hayden Flour Mill, snap a selfie at the New Mill Avenue Bridge, and tackle riddles in Tempe Beach Park. This interactive experience also includes stops at the vibrant Tempe Music Walk and the historic Hackett House, while fans of baseball can pay tribute at Luis Gonzalez Field. Conclude your adventure at the stunning Tempe Center for the Arts, and enjoy the view from the Corporal Adolph Weeks memorial. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this unique tour gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Discover the best of Glendale while following clues and completing challenges across the city with this app-based scavenger hunt. Rack up points by uploading photos of each found object and completed challenge to reach #1 in the app ranking while exploring the sights. A remote host offers tips and assistance if you get stuck along the way so you can complete the quest in just two hours.

Wacky Walks in Chandler is a royal themed scavenger hunt done using an app on your phone! During the game you will hunt for items around the city to gain points. Another way to earn points is by completing wacky challenges. There will be a King or Queen amongst your group in which you will compete for throughout the course of the game. The objective of Wacky Walks is to gain as many points as you can and hold on to your King/Queen title for as long as possible. Wacky Walks is not timed, so you can take as long as you'd like to complete it and can do it in any area of the city you choose. During the game, you'll have a remote host that will be chatting with you if you need help. Come get out and explore with us in Chandler today!

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

Crazy Dash of Glendale allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of different items around the city. For every item you find, you'll get points. You can find these items in any order you'd like. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way via chat. Come explore Glendale with us!

Explore the Apache Trail from Phoenix on a full-day tour that takes you into the legendary Sonoran Desert. Visit the ghost town of Goldfield, ride a steamboat on Canyon Lake, stop at the eccentric hamlet of Tortilla Flat and admire views of the Superstition Wilderness. Get a feel for the Wild West as you learn about the region's history and wildlife from your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.

In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Gilbert , players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points. They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our easiest and most casual scavenger hunt. Come explore with us in Gilbert.

Explore Arizona’s unique desert shoreline on an inflatable stand-up paddleboard with this pre-reserved rental package. Choose from multiple launch sites, from city lakes to the Lower Salt River or the desert oasis of Saguaro. Easy-to-transport inflatable rental gear can be loaded with no vehicle racks needed. The full kit includes a paddleboard in a travel bag, pump, adjustable paddle, leash, and a lifejacket.

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!