Top 20 Experiences in Scottsdale
Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix
Experience the scenic beauty of Arizona on this small-group or private day trip from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit one of the world’s wonders, the Grand Canyon, and experience Sedona's Red Rocks on a full-day trip. Take in unforgettable views of classic southwestern landscapes with your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the small-group tour limited to just 13 people in our custom van with high ceilings allowing for standing - OR - a luxury SUV for private groups.
1.5 Hour Stretch Limo Golf Cart Tour, Ultimate Old Town Exploration
Experience everything Scottsdale has to offer as we take you to see Scottsdale’s breathtaking scenery, numerous multi-million dollar art installations, Camelback Mountain, America’s Original Artwalk, and of course, The World Renowned Scottsdale Waterfront District. This tour also provides plenty of information about the historical background of Old Town Scottsdale and the western culture which still remains. Leave behind the stress of learning to ride a Segway and our professional tour guide will take you on one of the highest acclaimed and reviewed tours in the country! With more than 30 points of interest on this 10+ mile route, you will walk away from the tour with several suggestions for local food, activities, and places to visit ensuring you experience Scottsdale and everything it has to offer.
2-Hour Arizona Desert Guided E-Bike Tour
Journey Rides is not only the first tour company to offer electric bike tours in Arizona. We are also the only E-Bike tour company that specializes in off-road Sonoran desert electric bike tours.
Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset
Our rigorous Sunset Desert Jeep Tour is a bumpy off-road sightseeing tour through the scenic Jeep trails of the Tonto National Forest, north of Scottsdale, Arizona. Experience a world-famous Arizona sunset (weather dependent) as our professional tour guides teach you about the Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. At sunset, we will stop at our panoramic lookout point overseeing the historic Great Western Trail. This is a public tour (not private). Public tour vehicles: Modified open-air vertical-row (sideways) seating Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) and Jeep YJ (7 seats). Total duration of this tour ranges from 2 to 3 hours depending on the time of year. Confirm the exact end time with your tour guide before the tour. Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.
Guided UTV Sand Buggy Tour Scottsdale - 2 Person Vehicle in Sonoran Desert
Desert Dog Offroad has been offering guided desert tours for over 25 years! What’s better than driving a 800cc UTV Sand Buggy over cool terrain with your best bud by your side? How about having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost! Ha ha ha, no but really… Anyways our customer reviews on this tour are through the roof! This isn’t some slow-speed, single file UTV tour. This is a smile-a-second ride through super-cool desert track; rock gardens, sandy washes, twisty canyons, and technical two track. Water and snacks will be provided at the mid way stop and drivers and passengers can swap at this point, so everyone with valid drivers license gets a chance to drive. You will also learn about the Flora and Fauna in Sonoran Desert and that the only place you can find the Saguaro Cactus is in The Sonoran Desert. Desert Dog Offroad brings the buggies, helmets, gators, water and snacks. You bring you and see why this is the funnest desert tour out there!
Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour
Discover the stunning array of red sandstone formations at the Red Rocks of Sedona. In addition to experiencing the breathtaking backdrop of the Red Rocks you will also explore ancient Native American ruins on this day tour from Phoenix. You’ll have a total of approximately 2-3 hours in Sedona to explore on foot, visit world-class art galleries and shops, or get a psychic reading. Your guide will also take you to photo spots to view and explore the wonders of this sculpted red rock playground. Enjoy this small-group tour with a maximum of 13 passengers in a custom, air-conditioned van.
Pedal Bar Crawl of Old Town Scottsdale
Book anywhere from one to 14 seats on this two-hour pub crawl of Old Town Scottsdale (min. six Sun-Thurs), where your certified party bike captain will bring you and your merry band of companions to three of our partner bars, where you'll receive exclusive drink specials and cut-the-line access! And with adult beverages legal on our party bike (available at our on-site booze store), all eyes will be on you as you're raising your cans and solo cups while pedaling and partying at the best that Scottsdale has to offer!
3 Cities & Nature Tour. Shop, Art, History, Food. Scottsdale, Phoenix, & Tempe.
This tour runs FUN and COMFORTABLY in rain or shine. Pick up at several hotels. Even if your hotel is not listed, we may pick up. Just ask. #1) Phoenix Art District See Arizona’s most beautiful street art in the Downtown Phoenix RoRo Art District. #2) Tacos Calafia Enjoy a casual, complimentary meal. Local, authentic, street-style Mexican food. #3) Views of Camelback, South, Superstition, and Papago Butte Mountain Ranges. #4) Views of Tovrea Castle. #5) Tempe Town Lake: Learn why Tempe is becoming one of AZ’s most popular cities. #6) Views of ASU Sun Devils Football Stadium #7) Papago Park Sonoran Desert: Guided nature trail in the Sonoran Desert. Views of Hole in the Rock. #8)Historic Old Town Scottsdale: Enjoy shopping, saloons & old western architecture. *snacks, bottled water, & casual meal included in tour. For private/ corporate/ or large groups from 13-48, contact your vendor or Google 3 Cities and Nature AZ.
Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix
Spend the day following the historic Apache Trail on a guided true wilderness adventure. Enjoy a visit to Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and a boat ride on Canyon Lake. It's a perfect day out in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.
2 Hour Scottsdale Segway Tours - Ultimate Old Town Exploration
Experience Scottsdale's Ultimate Exploration tour! Enjoy the sunny Scottsdale weather and be prepared for ample photo opportunities as you roll through eccentric and historically rich Downtown Scottsdale on your own personal Segway transporter. Experience the beautiful scenery and several art installations, while learning about the historical background of Old Town and the culture which still remains. After your private training session in a controlled parking lot, our professional guide will take you through Historic Old Town, the renowned Arts District, and the beautiful Scottsdale Waterfront. With more than 30 points of interests on this 5.5 mile route, you will walk away from the tour with several suggestions (and our exclusive Passport to Savings!) for local food, activities, and places to visit ensuring you experience everything Scottsdale has to offer.
Grand Canyon and Sedona Day Adventure from Scottsdale or Phoenix
• Marvel at two of the best viewpoints of the south rim of the Grand Canyon • Get additional time to walk around the south rim to check out local scenery and gift shops • Feast on a hearty lunch while taking a break from touring the Grand Canyon • Enjoy plenty of time to walk around uptown Sedona as well as additional Red Rock photo opportunities • Duration is 13-14 hours from pickup to drop-off. • Lunch and all admission costs are included. * Temperature on average is 30 degrees cooler than Scottsdale/Phoenix so pack accordingly.
2.5 Hour FAT Tire E-Bike Tour – Scottsdale Greenbelt Adventure
This tour has it all! Cruise with the only authorized Heybike tour operator in the country, with our easy-to-ride FAT Tire E-Bikes! NO PEDALING REQUIRED. Visit Old Town Scottsdale, The Scottsdale Waterfront, Camelback Mountain, Papago Park, The Desert Botanical Gardens, Tempe Town Lake, ASU, The Phoenix Zoo and more, all while staying on the stunningly lush and beautiful Scottsdale Greenbelt Oasis, a jaw-dropping, pedestrian-only, 11.5-mile pathway that brings you to 10 of the most sought after, picturesque locations Arizona has to offer. Be prepared for ample photo opportunities, and the sunny Scottsdale weather, on this ultimate adventure!
Small Group Antelope Canyon Day Trip from Phoenix
Hidden for centuries beneath Native soil, nature has built a cathedral for herself: a slot canyon still unsurpassed in its beauty, the perfect symphony of sand, stone and light, layered marble colored rock that is distinctly unique. After exploring Antelope Canyon you will continue on your journey and visit Horseshoe Bend. A short hike takes you to the most captivating curve the Colorado River has carved out on his 1400 mile journey from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California. At this sheer 1000ft drop, framed by massive canyon walls, the emerald green sparkly reflections of this ancient stream will surely take your breath away.
Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour
Enjoy an afternoon in Oldtown Scottsdale as we visit 5 -6delicious stops, a macaron shop, tea tasting, and a Gelato stop. We'll start in the heart of Old Town, where you'll learn all sorts of history in The West's Most Western Town. It's unlikely you'll be hungry for dinner after all the included food, but we will also walk 1 to 1.5 miles to get your steps in. This tour is perfect for winter visitors, weekend travelers, and locals who want to experience Scottsdale. Also included is a margarita paired with your Mexican Food.
Exclusive: Happy Cactus Tour to Apache Trail & Superstition Mtn
Come with us as we take you on a safe guided hike onto Superstition Mountains. With its fame, fables and folklore we will lead you to the very mountain where the Lost Dutchman's Mine is hidden. The Sonoran Desert is filled with various wildlife as well as, a wealth of photo opportunities. Let us show you our approach towards photography and capture postcard quality photo's during your vacation.
Scottsdale Waterfront Food Tour
Showcasing Scottsdale’s thriving food scene and the 5th Ave shop district, this is something to be experienced! On this tour, you will enjoy delicious handmade pizza & wine, a variety of Asian-fusion items with a tasty cocktail, authentic Mexican street tacos & margarita, and an award-winning dessert paired with a refreshing tea sample. Town. This tour is perfect for girls'/guy's weekends, anniversary trips, and foodies visiting Scottsdale who are overwhelmed by all the great food options and 3 different alcoholic beverages.
Camelback E-Bike & Hike Tour - 2.5 Hours
This tour combines the excitement of e-biking with the thrill of hiking the Cholla Trail. We ride to the Greenbelt bike path, an amazing gold star rated path. At almost every turn there are mountain views and bodies of water in our view. After a few miles of riding, we'll cross the Arizona canal and ride into Paradise Valley, the most expensive zip code in area. Celebrities, professional athletes and business magnates live there. As we safely ride on a meticulously designed route, we'll travel on slow safe streets through Paradise Valley to the Cholla Trail head on Camelback mountain. This is the most popular easy hiking trail in all of Scottsdale. This is an easy hike and gives you the chance to experiences Camelback without getting worn out and tired. Once we finished our hike, we're back on the bike path headed toward McCormick Ranch. We'll see hidden gems and learn some fun facts in McCormick Ranch that you would definitely miss without a tour guide.
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Adventure from Scottsdale or Phoenix
• Embark on a guided tour around the Lower Antelope Canyon, led by a professional who is also a native to the area. • Fuel up on a lavish lunch while in Page, Arizona. • Witness one of the most breathtaking views in North America at Horseshoe Bend. • Duration is 12-14 hours from Pickup from Drop-off. • Lunch, Lower Antelope Canyon ticket and Horseshoe Bend admission included. NOTE: temperatures can reach 90+ degrees in the summer time and 30+ degrees in the winter so dress accordingly. Also pickup time can fluctuate between 6am-9am depending on season and tour times given. Guests staying in certain regions of the valley can expect longer tour times because of pickup and dropoff location.
Hole in the Rock & Tempe Lake E-Bike Tour: 2 Hours
Through the first portion of our tour, the bike path nestles up to golf courses, well manicured parks, frisbee golf courses, multiple lakes, and a popular skate park called "The Wedge". On the way to Tempe Town Lake we ride under a few tunnel underpasses and enjoy a some gradual inclines and declines on the bike path. Then you'll cruise by the Tempe Marina and see the boats as you take the bike path towards Papago Park. The scenery makes a dramatic shift to an iconic desert landscape as we enter Papago Park. We usually see road runners (birds) on this portion of the tour, meep meep! The smooth concrete bike path meanders through a unique frisbee golf course that is rocky with maroon colors. Ahead on a hill top, we see an on oddly placed pyramid; the tomb of George W.P. Hunt, Arizona's first Governor. Then we make our way to The Hole in the Rock. Your group will hop off your bikes and leave them with the tour guide and walk about 5 minutes up the trail to the look out point.
Scottsdale Greenbelt E-Bike 20 Mile Ride
Designed for Adults as we ride with few stops for talks. Enjoy the Quad City Ebike Tour where we Ride Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, and a touch of Mesa. Your guide let you ride while stopping at key points for highlights and history of the area. Discover what Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun has to offer and tips on Arizona Outdoor Adventure. Let's ride and explore 18-20 miles of the Scottsdale Greenbelt, Tempe Town Lake, and Papago Park. Book your group e-bike tour today! We can provide a pre-planned tour or your group can have a customized e-bike tour with us. At Greenbelt Bike Tours we specialize in group experiences.