The 12 Best Sedona Tours

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.

Whether by hot air balloon, helicopter or aboard an open-air Jeep, Sedona is a place best discovered with the help of a knowledgeable local. Along one of these tours, which U.S. News determined as the best available by consulting expert and traveler sentiment, you’ll see Sedona’s top attractions, learn about its history and explore its mystic heritage.

Redstone Tours – Discover Sedona Tour

See the best of Sedona on this narrated minivan tour that takes you to top sights in the area like the Chapel of the Holy Cross, multiple canyons, Cathedral Rock and others. There’s also ample opportunity to stop for photos. Travelers praise guides for their friendliness and informative tours. Tickets start at $44 for adults, $34 for children ages 3 to 12 and are free for kids 2 and younger. Transportation from Sedona hotels is included in the cost. Tours depart daily at in the morning and afternoon and last about 2 1/2 hours. The company also operates tours of the Grand Canyon, as well as of Native American lands.

Guidance Air – Dust Devil Tour

For a unique perspective of 700-year-old cliff dwellings, consider this helicopter tour from Guidance Air. The highlight of the 20- to 25-minute flight is Boynton Canyon, home to ancient Sinagua Indian cliff dwellings. But you’ll also see Devil’s Bridge and Secret Canyon, as well as the Mogollon Rim during the tour. Reviewers call the flight “breathtaking” and say the pilot is extremely knowledgeable about the desert terrain. Others wish the experience lasted more than 20 minutes, but say it is a worthy splurge. Flights are available daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets start at $239 per person. Children 2 and younger may sit on an adult’s lap for free. Guidance Air also offers tours longer 50- to 55-minute tours, as well as 30-minute tours that soar over some of Sedona’s most famous attractions, including Cathedral Rock and the Chapel of the Holy Cross.

Sedona Adventure Tours – Classic Water to Wine

Combine kayaking with wine tasting on this private tour for between two and 10 people. The 2 1/2-hour trip starts with a paddle via inflatable kayak down scenic sections of the Verde River followed by a wine tasting and lunch outdoors at Alcantara Vineyards. Tour-takers extol the insightful guides and say that they enjoy the trip down the river. Tickets cost approximately $110 for weekday tours and $120 for weekend tours, both of which include a $20 wine-tasting credit. Tours operate mid-February through late November and are offered several times daily at varying times. You can also book other kayaking and tubing adventures with this company.

Arizona Winery Tours – Sedona Winery Tour

Oenophiles say this tour not only stops at great vineyards, but also has excellent tour guides and great lunch options. During the seven-hour trip, you’ll visit three local wineries to sample wine and have the opportunity to purchase bottles. You’ll also receive a prepackaged lunch at one of the wineries as well as complimentary water and cheese throughout the outing. Guides drive tourgoers to each winery in a luxury limo bus. Tickets cost approximately $140 per person with transportation from Sedona and Oak Creek hotels and wine tasting fees included. Tours generally depart daily starting at 9 a.m. The company also offers winery tours in Sonoita and Willcox.

Pink Adventure Tours – Ancient Ruins

Known for their custom-made pink Jeeps, Pink Adventure Tours takes travelers to 700-year-old cliff dwellings via its open-air vehicles on this three-hour trek. The adventure also includes a 45-minute walk around the dwellings of the Sinagua people at the Honanki Heritage Site, as well as glimpses of petroglyphs and a former archaeological dig. Tour guides are knowledgeable, according to participants. Travelers describe the trip as fascinating and amazing. Tickets cost approximately $110 for participants ages 13 and older and $100 for children ages 2 to 12 years. Tours depart multiple times daily from 7 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m., depending on the month. Pink Adventure Tours offers many different off-road adventures through Sedona’s famous red rocks and canyons, as well as tours in the Grand Canyon.

Red Rock Balloon Adventures

Watch hot air balloons inflate then take flight above Sedona’s famous red rocks on this morning tour. You’ll spend up to 90 minutes in the air and not only see local wildlife and incredible scenery, but also watch the sunrise. Your tour concludes with a celebratory toast following the flight. Reviewers say the staff is adept at making participants feel comfortable and that the views are breathtaking. Tickets cost approximately $250 for tourgoers ages 13 and older and $220 for children ages 12 and younger, though passengers must be at least 48 inches tall to ride. The price includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. Reservations are required. The trip lasts three to four hours (including flight time) and departs daily at sunrise, weather permitting.

Arizona ATV Adventures – West Sedona Canyon ATV Tour

Explore the west side of Sedona on this three-hour ride over Skeleton Bone Mountain. As you cruise through the valley on your all-terrain vehicle, you’ll see beautiful scenery and may even spot some antelope along the way. Tourgoers describe the adventure as safe and fun and say the scenery and terrain are unbelievable; travelers highly recommend it. Tickets start at $159 for one rider/driver and $189 for a driver and passenger on a single ATV. Riders must be at least 5 years old or weigh at least 50 pounds, and drivers must be at least 16. Tours run most days at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., with additional 10 a.m. departures on select days. Arizona ATV Adventures also offers ATV tours in Phoenix and Tucson.

Sedona Air Tours – Bear Wallow Run – Helicopter Tour of Sedona

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of famous Sedona sights like Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Bear Wallow Canyon and the Chapel of the Holy Cross on this 15-minute helicopter ride. Each flight can accommodate four to six passengers, depending on the aircraft. Travelers describe the tour as a five-star experience and compliment both pilots and employees on their friendliness and expertise. Tickets start at $109 per person. Children 2 and younger – who must sit on an adult’s lap to fly – can participate for free. Flights depart every 15 minutes from about 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sedona Air Tours operates other tours of the city, including sunset flights.

Arizona Safari Jeep Tours – The Vortex Experience

You’ll visit several of Sedona’s famous vortexes on this 2 1/2-hour Jeep tour. Along with the stunning desert scenery, you’ll also enjoy commentary from your guide explaining the history of the vortexes and the cultural beliefs associated with them. Travelers applaud tour guides for their insight of the vortexes and Sedona, and say this is a great Jeep tour for all ages thanks to the smooth ride. Note that this is a pavement-only tour, meaning there is no off-roading. However, expect some walking on uneven terrain. Tours are generally available four times daily beginning at 8 a.m. Ticket prices start at $94 for participants ages 13 and older and $74 for children 12 and younger. For a more thrilling off-roading adventure, consider the company’s Outback Trail Jeep tour.

Sedona Trolley – Full Scenic Combo Tour

The Full Scenic Combo includes both the A and B trolley tours run by the Sedona Trolley for a discounted rate, allowing you to visit top attractions like the red rock formations, the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, Chimney Rock and canyons of the Coconino National Forest. The entire journey is fully narrated. Travelers recommend the trolley tour for first-time visitors who want to get oriented with Sedona. Reviewers also say the tour is great for those with limited mobility. Tickets cost $34 for ages 13 and older and $20 for children 12 and younger. Tours depart daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The combo tour lasts for approximately two hours total. You can also purchase only one of the routes or take the company’s 90-minute Sedona Sunset Tour.

Great Venture Tours – Grand Canyon Deluxe

If you’re hoping to take a daytrip to the Grand Canyon, but would rather let someone else do the driving, consider this outing from Great Venture Tours. This excursion takes you to the canyon’s south rim for magnificent views, and includes time to explore the Grand Canyon Village. Travelers extol tour guides and particularly love the views at the canyon. Tickets start at $140 for participants ages 16 and older and $125 for youths ages 3 to 15. The cost includes transportation from Sedona and select Flagstaff hotels. Children younger than 3 are not able to join the tour. The company operates the tour daily with hotel departures between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and returns between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Great Venture also offers tours of Sedona, and whitewater rafting on the Colorado River, among other excursions.

Great West Tours – Scenic Sedona Tour

Learn all about Sedona, from its history to its geography to its most beautiful places, on this 2 1/2-hour guided tour aboard a comfortable coach bus. Guides are happy to customize the tour to suit your interests. Tour-takers compliment their guides’ informative commentary and say the views are incredible. Other travelers wish they could have seen more of Sedona’s natural beauty instead of the town. Tickets start at $65 for travelers ages 13 and older and $45 for ages 3 to 12; tours depart at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily. Transportation from Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek and Oak Creek Canyon hotels is included in the price. Great West Tours offers a variety of tours, including excursions to the Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon.