The Perfect Grand Canyon Tour with Local Expert Guides
Scenic Sedona Tours
4.8
946janicep
7 days ago
It was a great tour and Joe was an awesome guide. He provided a lot of local knowledge and GC information. The tour was paced well and gave us plenty of time to be on our own, but he was good about sticking to the schedule.
You get so much more than you can experience on your own! Our local guides create an enriching experience. What takes more people two days on their own, you can experience in a single day! By not having to worry about busy parking lots, the right route and by skipping the lines. All the major highlights in a single day. jam packed with local knowledge. We love how often our guests comment, "I can't believe how much I saw and learning about about the Grand Canyon!". Beautiful outdoor group lunches. The Grand Canyon’s natural wonder is unlike anything on earth, and Scenic Sedona Tours is your local guide to this phenomenal experience. This is an all day tour departing and returning to our office in Sedona.
Departure Point
- Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal store
We are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch.
There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
Return Details
- Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal store
We are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch.
There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
Duration
9 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
We stop, in Flagstaff, at Kickstand Kafe to stretch your legs, use the restroom, and grab a to-go lunch which will later be enjoyed while overlooking The Grand Canyon. From Sedona via Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive (Rte. 89A) is a 24-mile drive between Flagstaff and Sedona. The breathtaking road descends 4,500 feet from the top of the Mogollon Rim, winding through sandstone canyons and rock formations around every curve.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hopi House
Adjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, , Arizona
We drive the 90 minutes from Flagstaffs Kickstand Cafe to the Grand Canyon. Natural wonder is unlike anything on earth.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Kolb Studio
South Rim, , Arizona
Modeled after the 1000 year old pueblo dwellings of the Hopi Village in Old Orabi, offering authentic American Indian crafts for over 100 years. Built in 1904 as concessioner facilities at the South Rim were being developed, it is the first of eight projects at the Grand Canyon that were designed by architect Mary Colter, along with Bright Angel Lodge, Hermit’s Rest, Lookout Studio, Phantom Ranch, Desert View Watchtower, Colter Hall and Victor Hall, (the latter two being employee dormitories). Hopi House was built by the Fred Harvey Company as a market for Native American crafts, made by artisans on the site. The Hopi, as the historic inhabitants of the area, were chosen as the featured artisans, and the building was designed to closely resemble a traditional Hopi pueblo. Hopi House opened on January 1, 1905, two weeks before the El Tovar Hotel, located just to the west, was opened.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Mather Point
20 South Entrance Road, , Arizona
Situated on the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, it was operated from 1904 to 1976 as the photographic studio of ellsworth and emery kolb. At first glance, Kolb Studio appears to be just an old house perched on the rim of the canyon. However, if you step inside, or see it from Bright Angel Trail on your hike out of the canyon, you get the sense it is much more than that. This is the Victorian home of the Kolb Brothers who created a lasting legacy of adventure, exploration, family love, and amazing Grand Canyon photography that will last as long as the Canyon itself.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Dr., Grand Canyon, Arizona
Mather point is the most popular viewpoint on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The view is absolutely jaw dropping! For many visitors coming to the South Rim, Mather Point offers the first glimpse of a world wonder. A short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and parking lots 1-4, Mather Point offers an expansive view of the canyon. On a clear day you can see 30+ miles (48 km) to the east and 60+ miles (96 km) to the west. Looking down into the canyon you can see a few small samples of the Colorado River, Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon, and numerous trails crisscrossing the landscape.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yavapai Point
Arizona
Constructed in 1932, the Desert View Watchtower was designed by Mary Colter, who is often referred to as “The Architect of the Southwest.” Near the eastern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, where the Colorado River begins to turn north and the Painted Desert stretches toward the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, a 70-foot-tall circular stone structure perched on the South Rim draws visitors’ attention. What at first glance appears to be an ancient Native American ruin, made with reddish sandstone, this tallest structure on the South Rim is actually a well-planned, relatively modern building that architect Mary Colter designed for the Fred Harvey Company. The Desert View Watchtower was one of several construction projects the Company initiated in the 1930s. Like Hopi House, another Grand Canyon structure that Colter developed for Fred Harvey, this building played into the Company’s reputation as a purveyor/promoter of Native American arts, crafts, and culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lipan Point
East Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, Arizona
Panoramic view point along the South Rim with exceptional views of canyon ridges & the Colorado River. Perched right on the very edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point, Yavapai Geology Museum offers one of the best vantage points for an overview of Grand Canyon geology. Annotated displays at the base of the panoramic windows show you where to look to see each group of rocks. You can walk between rock column models of the North and South Rims, learn the names of the various rock layers, discover information about the geologic history recorded in the rocks, and visualize the carving of the modern landscape.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Sedona
Sedona, Arizona
Moran Point is a popular spot on the south rim for gazing into the canyon. A great place for group photos! Along with Desert View, Grandview and Yaki, Moran is one of the most visited points on the east rim drive, and offers far reaching views along a wide section of the Grand Canyon, approximately between river miles 87 and 72. The point is due south of Cape Royal on the North Rim – just 8 miles away in a straight line but 215 miles by road. The promontory is reached by a short spur road and was named after the landscape painter Thomas Moran who came here for the first time in 1873 and helped popularize the canyon, leading eventually to its incorporation as a national monument in 1908 (and a national park in 1919).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Flagstaff
Flagstaff, Arizona
Now it's your chance to relax for the 2h 30min trip back to Sedona.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Fees and Taxes
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Scenic Sedona Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
You get so much more than you can experience on your own! Our local guides create an enriching experience. What takes more people two days on their own, you can experience in a single day! By not having to worry about busy parking lots, the right route and by skipping the lines. All the major highlights in a single day. jam packed with local knowledge. We love how often our guests comment, "I can't believe how much I saw and learning about about the Grand Canyon!". Beautiful outdoor group lunches. The Grand Canyon’s natural wonder is unlike anything on earth, and Scenic Sedona Tours is your local guide to this phenomenal experience. This is an all day tour departing and returning to our office in Sedona.
Departure Point
- Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal store
We are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch.
There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
Return Details
- Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal store
We are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch.
There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
Duration
9 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
We stop, in Flagstaff, at Kickstand Kafe to stretch your legs, use the restroom, and grab a to-go lunch which will later be enjoyed while overlooking The Grand Canyon. From Sedona via Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive (Rte. 89A) is a 24-mile drive between Flagstaff and Sedona. The breathtaking road descends 4,500 feet from the top of the Mogollon Rim, winding through sandstone canyons and rock formations around every curve.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hopi House
Adjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, , Arizona
We drive the 90 minutes from Flagstaffs Kickstand Cafe to the Grand Canyon. Natural wonder is unlike anything on earth.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Kolb Studio
South Rim, , Arizona
Modeled after the 1000 year old pueblo dwellings of the Hopi Village in Old Orabi, offering authentic American Indian crafts for over 100 years. Built in 1904 as concessioner facilities at the South Rim were being developed, it is the first of eight projects at the Grand Canyon that were designed by architect Mary Colter, along with Bright Angel Lodge, Hermit’s Rest, Lookout Studio, Phantom Ranch, Desert View Watchtower, Colter Hall and Victor Hall, (the latter two being employee dormitories). Hopi House was built by the Fred Harvey Company as a market for Native American crafts, made by artisans on the site. The Hopi, as the historic inhabitants of the area, were chosen as the featured artisans, and the building was designed to closely resemble a traditional Hopi pueblo. Hopi House opened on January 1, 1905, two weeks before the El Tovar Hotel, located just to the west, was opened.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Mather Point
20 South Entrance Road, , Arizona
Situated on the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, it was operated from 1904 to 1976 as the photographic studio of ellsworth and emery kolb. At first glance, Kolb Studio appears to be just an old house perched on the rim of the canyon. However, if you step inside, or see it from Bright Angel Trail on your hike out of the canyon, you get the sense it is much more than that. This is the Victorian home of the Kolb Brothers who created a lasting legacy of adventure, exploration, family love, and amazing Grand Canyon photography that will last as long as the Canyon itself.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Dr., Grand Canyon, Arizona
Mather point is the most popular viewpoint on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The view is absolutely jaw dropping! For many visitors coming to the South Rim, Mather Point offers the first glimpse of a world wonder. A short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and parking lots 1-4, Mather Point offers an expansive view of the canyon. On a clear day you can see 30+ miles (48 km) to the east and 60+ miles (96 km) to the west. Looking down into the canyon you can see a few small samples of the Colorado River, Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon, and numerous trails crisscrossing the landscape.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yavapai Point
Arizona
Constructed in 1932, the Desert View Watchtower was designed by Mary Colter, who is often referred to as “The Architect of the Southwest.” Near the eastern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, where the Colorado River begins to turn north and the Painted Desert stretches toward the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, a 70-foot-tall circular stone structure perched on the South Rim draws visitors’ attention. What at first glance appears to be an ancient Native American ruin, made with reddish sandstone, this tallest structure on the South Rim is actually a well-planned, relatively modern building that architect Mary Colter designed for the Fred Harvey Company. The Desert View Watchtower was one of several construction projects the Company initiated in the 1930s. Like Hopi House, another Grand Canyon structure that Colter developed for Fred Harvey, this building played into the Company’s reputation as a purveyor/promoter of Native American arts, crafts, and culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lipan Point
East Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, Arizona
Panoramic view point along the South Rim with exceptional views of canyon ridges & the Colorado River. Perched right on the very edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point, Yavapai Geology Museum offers one of the best vantage points for an overview of Grand Canyon geology. Annotated displays at the base of the panoramic windows show you where to look to see each group of rocks. You can walk between rock column models of the North and South Rims, learn the names of the various rock layers, discover information about the geologic history recorded in the rocks, and visualize the carving of the modern landscape.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Sedona
Sedona, Arizona
Moran Point is a popular spot on the south rim for gazing into the canyon. A great place for group photos! Along with Desert View, Grandview and Yaki, Moran is one of the most visited points on the east rim drive, and offers far reaching views along a wide section of the Grand Canyon, approximately between river miles 87 and 72. The point is due south of Cape Royal on the North Rim – just 8 miles away in a straight line but 215 miles by road. The promontory is reached by a short spur road and was named after the landscape painter Thomas Moran who came here for the first time in 1873 and helped popularize the canyon, leading eventually to its incorporation as a national monument in 1908 (and a national park in 1919).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Flagstaff
Flagstaff, Arizona
Now it's your chance to relax for the 2h 30min trip back to Sedona.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Fees and Taxes
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Scenic Sedona Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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946janicep
It was a great tour and Joe was an awesome guide. He provided a lot of local knowledge and GC information. The tour was paced well and gave us plenty of time to be on our own, but he was good about sticking to the schedule.
874cherib
We went on a Grand Canyon tour Jan 24 with Miguel. He was the most wonderful awesome fabulous tour guide ever he was so well read, knowledgeable and helped us understand the Native American values very considerate of their heritage and how important the land and customs were to the people. He was a wealth of information on everything! The day was a snow storm! Could not have been worse to try and see the Canyon but he went above and beyond to help us get glimpses of the Canyon! I think he felt worse than we did about not being able to the depth and massiveness of the Canyon! If everyone could do their job as well as he did this would be a much better place. He was so attentive and caring to one of our group members who was handicapped. His utmost care compassion and help was over the charts for this person!! Miguel is someone I will never forget! He makes a difference in peoples lives literally! This tour would have been nothing without him! Give him a huge raise and never let him go! He makes your business very successful!! Miguel is the best! What a wonderful man! Best tour I have ever been on!
Sinner123
I highly recommend Miguel as a tour guide. He was absolutely the best. My husband is disabled and used a scooter and every time we stopped, he was right there, helping me with his scooter and making for sure that he was able to partake in seeing the beautiful views. On one of the stops it was kinda foggy so you couldn’t see much so my husband stayed in the van and all of a sudden the fog was lifting and Miguel our tour guide came and found me and said we’ve got to go get your husband out of the van so he can see this once in a life time view. So he helped me get his scooter out and got him up to the lookout and took a picture of us with the best picture we will ever have of the most beautiful scenery. He was so kind and thoughtful and so passionate of what he does. He was so knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the Grand Canyon and he also had a great sense of humor. Thank you Miguel we had the time of our life!
AmySeniff
Miguel has an immense knowledge of the area and indian cultures, he shared this with us was throughout the tour. We enjoyed every moment of the tour. We highly recommend this tour and Miguel.
Valerie_O
Comprehensive coverage of geological and anthropological history as well as the breathtaking scenery. This was due to our extremely talented and knowledgeable guide, Miguel.
Miguel also was kind and thoughtful and clearly outlined the schedule, gave assistance when required and conducted an outstanding experience.