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Viator · Private tour

The Best Private Vortex and City Tour of Sedona

4.8(15)Sedona1 hour
VIATOR4.9(14)TRIPADVISOR4.0(1)

Description

This is a fully narrated tour of Sedona and the surrounding area and is the best value in Sedona. In fact, after you have taken our tour, you will know more about Sedona in two hours than people who have lived here their whole lives! Plus, this is the only city tour that that includes a vortex! Find out what the vortex can do for you! Hear about the history that started here over 350,000.000 years ago. We will visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross and hear about the early settlers, J.J Thomson and Carl & Sedona Schnebly, plus the Native American tribes that have called this unique area home. We'll head up Oak Creek Canyon, one of the top 10 scenic highways in this country. On our trip up the canyon, we will pass Steamboat Rock and Indian Gardens. We will stop up in the canyon, where the Navajo and Hopis make and sell their exquisite jewelry and crafts. There are other tours of Sedona, however this one is the most comprehensive! Must be a minimum of 4 people.

Tour Options

The Best Private Vortex and City Tour of Sedona
  • Pickup included
Skip the Vortex
  • skip the Vortex Pickup included

Itinerary

25 min

This is a fully narrated tour of the Sedona and surrounding area. In fact after you have taken our tour, you will know more about Sedona in two hours than people who have lived in Sedona their whole lives! You will hear why millions of people come to Sedona every year. The stories and history of this area will amaze you. The history that started when the red rocks were formed over three hundred and fifty million years ago. Our private and semiprivate tours start at only $39. With three or more the price is only $34 per person. Hear about the early settlers, J.J Thomson and Carl and Sedona Schnebly, plus the many Native American tribes that have called this unique area home. We will head up Oak Creek Canyon, one of the most famous scenic highways in this country. Our trip up the canyon, will take us pass Steam Boat Rock and Midgley Bridge and by the Rainbow Trout Farm and Indian Gardens. We will stop up in the canyon and visit the Navajo and Hopis where they make and sell their jewelry and crafts. Back in Sedona we’ll visit the world famous Chapel of The Holy Cross. When the Chapel was built in 1956 the population of Sedona was only 1200. Now thousands of people from around the world visit The Chapel every week. Let’s not forget why they called Sedona “Arizona’s Little Hollywood.” Hear about the sixty plus movies that were made in Sedona from 1926 to 1973. From John Wayne to Elvis Presley, film history has been made here. Besides the history of Sedona you will hear about the numerous restaurants to choose from. Where do the locals go? When and where can one buy all the tacos and tostadas you want for only $1.50 each? Where can you get an all you can eat chicken and pork rib chuck wagon dinner with all the fixings and a award winning Western show for only $39.95? Where is Martini Monday? Where all specialty mixed drinks are only $3.50? Hear about the many great restaurants with fantastic food, views and prices. Last but not least this is the only city tour that includes a visit to one of Sedona’s Vortexes. What are the vortexes? Who discovered them? What will they do for you? Why do tens of thousands of people visit them a year? You must visit them to find out. Do you feel the energy? This tour is a must for first time visitors. Our private and semiprivate tours start at only $48

25 min

We travel up Oak Creek Canyon one of the top 10 scenic Highways in North America. We will stop where the Navajo and Hopi sell crafts and jewelry.

20 min

Next to the Airport overlook Is the Airport Vortex. This is the only city that includes a vortex. What are the vortex and what will they do for you? What can you expect by visiting one? Feel the energy? Find out why a half million people a year come to Sedona to experience the vortex energy.

120 min

Find out more about Sedona in two hours than people who have been living here their whole lives. Find out about the history, the early settlers, Indians, the 60 movies that were made here between 1923-1973. Here about the many restaurants....the good the bad and the over priced. Where do the locals go? where can you get an all you can eat buffet of barbecue chicken and rib for only $39.95. Where can you get mixed cocktails for only $3.50. Where can you get a 4 hour jeep ride for only $69? All this and more!

Highlights

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Charcuterie Lunch included: 4 gourmet cheeses, salame, fresh fruit, nuts, chocolate and freshed baked bread with balsamic and olive oil.

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Charcuterie Lunch included: 4 gourmet cheeses, salame, fresh fruit, nuts, chocolate and freshed baked bread with balsamic and olive oil.
Not included
Please note standard gratuities for your tour guide/driver are 15%-20%
Please note: tasting fees are not included, however you are offered and exclusive discount through the tour company at the vineyards.

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up up at any hotel, resort or private home in Sedona.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(15)

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William_B
May 15, 2026
Highlights of Sedona!

Spectacular views. Our tour guide Keith gave us history of the area and even through in some corny jokes. He was patient and informative.

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Y314GSfranm
January 3, 2025
Sedona in December

When traveling to Sedona, the natural sites are amazing, I rate mother nature at A+++. The human aspects, no so much. The city has basically 3 main roads that join in one of the few HUNDRED traffic circles. Plan on it taking at least 20 minutes to go from one leg of the city to the other. It's ridiculous, but there it is. I was generally disappointed in the city aspects. Uptown was a bunch of T-Shirt shops, yuk. The restaurants were just OK, but pricy. There are ton's of sites to see in Sedona. You might have a problem finding a place for the car, and you need one to get around. Many of the parking lots can accommodate 40-50 car, then you're out of luck. I highly recommend going to Sedona, but don't expect it to be a Foody kind of place. Go there planning on hiking. There are loads of tours you can take and most are good. The discussion is what do you want to see.

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kristy_s
December 21, 2024
Family Tour

Keith was amazing and we had a wonderful time learning about Sedona! The stops were great choices and his recommendations for lunch and activities were extremely helpful!

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Jennifer_P
November 3, 2024
Informational tour

This is a great tour to go on when you first get to town, we unfortunately went at the end of our trip, so didn’t have time to go to the restaurants. We did love the stops of where a vertex is and up to the airport was wonderful and of course the church was amazing.

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Jo_M
October 5, 2024
The perfect tour to begin your stay in Sedona! Book today!

This was our first time in Sedona and we were eager to take couple tours to learn as much about the area as we could. While on Viator, I stumbled upon this tour - The Best Private Vortex and City Tour of Sedona. It spoke to me as it offered a broad perspective of Sedona for a very fair price. Our tour guide, Keith, picked us up at our complex in a very lovely and air conditioned tour van and off we went to pick up the other guests. This 2.5+ hour tour included stops at sights we wanted to see including The Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook and Vortex and The Chapel at Holy Cross - not just a drive by folks - an actual stop where we could get out and spend time. We also visited Oak Creek Canyon, where Navajo and Hopi sell crafts and jewelry. The very thorough and informative tour also toured through the different areas of Sedona and Keith, our tour guide, gave terrific suggestions regarding dining. This tour is THE PERFECT WAY to begin your stay in Sedona. Keith is very knowledgeable of the area. This is a real value in my opinion - don't hesitate to take this tour!

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Kara_J
April 10, 2024
Great Introduction to Sedona Tour

Great tour to take when you first arrive. They offer great tips on places to visit and places to eat. Keith was very knowledgeable. My friends and I enjoyed the tour.

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Stacey_N
January 21, 2024
Not too long but not too short

This tour was unique, comfortable, and informative. Just the right amount of time to get a good idea for the rest of the days activities.

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Patsy_S
May 24, 2023
It was a wonderful...

It was a wonderful experience for my family. My mom who has trouble walking throughly enjoyed the ride and view

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Angela_T
March 31, 2023
Loved chapel of the holy...

Loved chapel of the holy cross but we didn't go to airport mesa overlook because it was too crowded. That was disappointing.

Operator response

Sorry there was no parking spots left.

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luperuiz11
January 10, 2023
Just book it

Rachel gave us a great tour! After the tour was done we went back and experienced some of her recommendations. She was funny sweet and informative.

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