Things to Do in Scottsdale

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.

Experience luxury and convenience with our chauffeur-driven private transfer between Scottsdale International Airport and the city center.

Visit an iconic landmark in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. See Geological features and well as flora and fauna that are unique to the Sonoran Desert. Amazing views of the McDowell Mountains and surrounding areas.

Discovery Treks offers outstanding guided backpacking and outdoor adventure tours throughout the Grand Canyon, Sedona AZ and Yosemite National Park. Our guides are avid outdoorsmen and women who want nothing more than to share their experiences and the great outdoor with their guests. Discovery Treks tours are also all-inclusive and have the necessary backpacking equipment, food, meal preparation, permits & fees all built into the cost of the tour.

Are you looking to journey out of Phoenix and get your toes wet? We will make our way to a fascinating destination where we will scramble, hop, repel, swim all in the same day. Its time to enjoy repelling, into a pool of water, and sliding down a natural water slide while making great vacation memories. This one has it all, it is a crowd favorite that is quickly becoming on of our top selling tours.

Our tour guide is an experienced rider and will take you on an unforgettable, super fun, beautiful mountain bike tour. You will enjoy riding through the rolling Sonoran Desert, towering cacti, and beautiful mountains. Our tour guide will take the time to evaluate skill levels, train riders on how to safely use the mountain bikes and select the most appropriate and fun trails. We will provide you with bikes, helmets, gloves, back packs, snacks, water bottles, water, sunscreen, and cold drinks at the end of the ride. Be prepared for a unique experience created just for you!

If you are looking to see Sedona from all the best vantage points.. this is the tour for you. We start the day off with a 1.5-2 hour hike in the beautiful Sedona country-side.The hike is followed by lunch at one of Sedona's best local restaurants. After lunch, we head to 2 of our favorite vineyards in the Sedona area for an unforgettable Arizona wine tasting experience!  Included in Cost • 1.5-2 hour hike in Sedona • $30/person Lunch Credit • Flight of wine at each of 2 vineyard (5-7 tastes per vineyard) • Transportation from Phoenix/Scottsdale This tour is a private tour with respect to our vehicle and your guide. 3rd party vendors, lunch restaurants and vineyards will have other patrons and will not be private experiences.

This Old Town Scottsdale bar crawl on the party bike and free entry to one of Scottsdale’s best pool parties will be the refreshing day activity you need in the heat of the Arizona sun! We are offering morning and afternoon party bike rides to the best bars in Scottsdale that will drop you off for a fun cooldown at a free Scottsdale pool party hosted by the Monarch Hotel in the heart of Old town. You’ll get drink specials and no lines and no covers at our two bar partners, gain free entry to the Monarch Hotel pool where we’ll drop you off, a complimentary poolside cocktail pitcher, seating, and a server — stay as long as you like (a value of $30+ per person, free and included with your ticket)!

The name says it all, “The Grand Canyon”, one of the World’s most magnificent natural wonders. This full day tour includes transportation from Phoenix/Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon where you will see the most incredible views of the Canyon, learn about its immense history, and enjoy lunch (included) looking out over one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The profound history, culture, and local artistry will give you a sense of stepping back in time. The tour also detours down historic Route 66 into Williams for a short stop at in this historic town.

Step back into the Arizona Wild West with this Historic Gold Mine Jeep Adventure. With adrenaline pumping, you enter mine to follow same vein of Gold that prospector “Old Rackensack” chased in 1880. Our Hard-Rock mine allows guests to Safely experience Old-Timers painstaking methods for extracting the elusive precious mineral that had such a profound impact on Arizona’s History. In-route to the Mine, you will explore the Upper Sonoran Desert’s rugged landscape with Flora & Fauna photo stops plus educational narration about Rackensack Canyon’s Archaeological Indian Ruins. After an exhilarating mountainside ride to Summit Studio/Giftshop, you will enjoy complimentary refreshments before heading to mine. Sit back and enjoy the ride with Certified Off-road Desert Guide in our Custom Jeep Gladiator that is weatherized for "Rain or Shine" Tours and exclusively designed for safety, comfort plus maximum visibility of spectacular vistas.

Explore the natural marvels of northern Arizona when you visit Lower Antelope Canyon, Navajo Nation, and Horseshoe Bend. Learn about Navajo culture from a local Native American guide, see incredible views of the Colorado River in Glen Canyon and enjoy the town of Page.

We only rent the most modern and up to date electric bikes. Our bikes are belt driven which offers a clean and smooth drivetrain. Comfort, ease of use and reliabilty are the main focal points of our bikes. And being less than 5 minutes of multiple bike paths you don't have to worry about cars or traffic. With a battery range of 45 miles of riding time on a full charge you won't have to stress about running out!

Our guided hiking trips are designed to be more than a simple nature walk while still accessible to a wide range of ability so that individuals of modest fitness levels, as well as more active ones, will enjoy themselves. All of the trails where we lead guided hikes have been chosen not only for their scenic beauty but also their accessibility, safety, and low volume of visitors. Combined, these factors afford our guests an unforgettable Sonoran Desert experience. Our most popular hiking routes are in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, where a large variety of trails are available to accommodate all levels of hikers. Other hiking locations are available.

My Arizona Guide will whisk you away to Northern Arizona and The Grand Canyon. We will drive through Flagstaff and onto the Grand Canyon where we will have a few hours to take it all in before returning to your hotel. You will have ample opportunities for pictures, exploring Grand Canyon Village and maybe take time for a short hike.

Experience Scottsdale from our 14 passenger van. Our comprehensive Scottsdale city tour covers over 50 miles of historical and cultural sites. In addition to major landmarks, your Tour Guide will take you to sites where historical events occurred, such as the site where German soldiers dug a tunnel to escape a WWII prisoner of war camp.

Join on us a great hike through the Sonoran Desert! The Gateway loop trail offers a fantastic moderate hiking experience that will get us back into the hills of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve providing great desert views and experience. On our hike, we will see a wide array of desert plants and cactus, sweeping views of the desert and overlook views of the city. Along the way we generally see lots of desert lizards and birds to add to the great scenery of our hike. This hike is great for the beginning to intermediate hiker and groups of varying capabilities.

Adults and kids welcome to Cyber Desert Tours. Experience the thrill of off-roading through the stunning Sonoran Desert in a powerful Tesla Cybertruck—a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines cutting-edge technology with rugged terrain. experience 845 hp Baja drifting across the desert.Then, take the excitement to the water as you surf the desert lakes on an electric JetSurf board, reaching speeds of up to 32 mph. This tour offers the perfect balance of high-speed land and water action, making it an unforgettable experience for adrenaline enthusiasts. Get ready for the ultimate desert adventure that pushes the limits on both land and water! Also take advantage of our direct pick up from your location.

This trip shows you the best attractions Sedona has to offer! You will get plenty of great red rock photos from the best viewpoints in town. These stops include the iconic Chapel of the Holy Cross and the airport road overlook. Time on your own will also be granted in the cultural uptown Sedona where all the shops, restaurants and wineries are located. We will round out the experience with a stop to the great artisan area known as Tlaquepaque. A hearty lunch is also included as well as all admissions. You will get the full Sedona experience in the comfortable 8-hour day trip.

Walk around the famed Old West town of Tombstone and see how the Wild West was won. Witness a gunfight at the historic O.K. Corral and later, enjoy lunch in the area. Get a chance to walk the streets of the most preserved copper mining town in the Southwest, Bisbee, AZ. Stop at Saguaro N.P. Visitor Center to get great photos of the mighty Saguaro Cactus.

IT'S TIME TO RIDE Puzzle Rides is a physical adventure game where players are taken on a route they determine and have to use teamwork,along with elements of the route, to solve a series of puzzles. Part Adventure Hunt, part Escape Room...you'll have to work together to find your next destination...before time runs out!

• Explore the majestic Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot Native American monuments and see the handiwork of the local Sinagua tribe. • Get a chance to learn about the mining history and walk around the old mining town of Jerome, Arizona. • Eat lunch in Uptown Sedona and later, walk around to check out local shops and artwork. • See the local red rock viewpoints and sites, taking in their large colorful formations up close. • Duration is 9-10 hours from Pickup to Drop-off. Lunch and all admission costs are included. 

Travel back in time to one of the most famous Old West towns with a day on the streets of Tombstone. The home of the famous OK Corral lets you experience the lives of outlaws, businessmen, miners, and cattlemen who flocked to the area for a chance to strike it rich on the frontier. A ride straight from your hotel takes you out of the city for your visit to the historic town. While you're in Tombstone, pay a visit to the original gathering spots for outlaws and gunmen, like Big Nose Kate's Saloon and the Bird Cage Theatre, which earned a reputation as the wickedest nightspot between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast. True to the reputation of the Wild West, gunfights and stand-offs were a regular occurrence, and many of their victims are buried at the infamous Boot Hill Cemetery—named for the men who died and were buried, with their boots still on. On your way back, visit the White Dove of the Desert; one of the Southwest's best-preserved missions at San Xavier del Bac.

Our optimal proximity to safe and scenic paths create the best opportunity for fun, exercise, and adventure. From solo rides, to dates, to group* outings, we encourage any and all to embrace e-bike exploration. We provide the ride, you put it in gear to explore as much as you want! Whether you are familiar with the area or not, the possibilities are endless for where you can go and what you can see. *All ages welcome, and if you have an infant in your group, we have carriers so they can come along!

One of our most popular tours is a day in the beautiful red rock country of Sedona, Arizona. This 8–9-hour tour includes a stunning drive north to our first stop at Montezuma Castle, one of many National Monuments in the state. We will have some short stops at some of the best scenic overlooks. Stroll through Tlaquepaque and downtown. Lunch in Sedona. A short hike if you like. Maybe a stop at a winery on our way back to Phoenix.

On this experience you will get to witness the two Native American Monuments of Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. These monuments are rich in history of the Sinagua peoples of the verde valley. Then we will take you to the quaint copper mining town of Jerome, AZ. This town has been preserved in 1920's theme and is an Arizona favorite! Lastly we will board the sightseeing train, The Verde Canyon Railroad for a 3.5 hour journey through scenic Verde Canyon. You can witness this beautiful canyon from the luxury of FIRST CLASS. On this tour we generously include a first class train ticket, 2 monument entrance fees and lunch.

Hike the famous Superstition Mountains just outside of Phoenix/Scottsdale. This is a true wilderness experience. Considered to be some of the most beautiful and rugged mountains in the country, "The Supes" has some incredible hiking opportunities. Just a short drive and we can be in some true wilderness and avoid all the crowds. What a great way to start your day. This is a great opportunity to truly get away for a little while, learn about The Sonoran Desert and this unique ecosystem and breathe some fresh air.

Riverbound offers extraordinary and clean equipment with a personal touch that will make your outdoor adventure unforgettable. The expert staff is trained in providing exceptional and personalized customer service. exploring the surrounding lakes has never been more fun!

Ride in a lovely Mercedes van for an adventure tour. You will get to see private, gated, luxury equestrian estates and go on a lovely vineyard tour with a wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres/snacks provided. Lunch at restaurant is bought separately.. If you enjoy beautiful scenery and fresh air out in the country in other parts of Arizona, this is the tour for you. It may be possible to pick you up at your hotel if you call to make arrangements Mercedes Van Tours by Laura Hanson in Arizona

Located in the beautiful town of North Scottsdale! Wide paths that are easy to use. Super safe and NEVER on the road. Great for beginners! Google our shop and see why we are the #1 shop in Arizona.

Meet your personal Scottsdale Party Cart Captain and hop in our brand new fleet of lifted stretch limo golf carts complete with booming sound systems, LED lights, lift kits & mud tires for the experience of a lifetime! Perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays, date nights, friends, or any celebration! Design your own customized bar crawl, from VIP bottle service and nightclubs to romantic wine tastings, tequila flights, and dive bars, Scottsdale Party Cart knows how to party! Feel like a celebrity as your party cart captain and personal chauffeur takes your group on fully customizable night to remember. Your party cart captainn will serve as your personal photographer, food runner, driver, DJ, and and hype man! Experience Scottsdale nightlife, like a true VIP!

Ride in a lovely Mercedes van or Range Rover to embark on a scenic horseback ride in the Arizona desert, tour a world class horse boarding facility and horse country estates. Please make arrangements for pick you up at your hotel or residence by calling Mercedes Van Tours by Laura Hanson in Arizona

Ride in a lovely Mercedes van for a scenic drive from Scottsdale. Van has comfortable leather seats with head rests and seat belts. Driver can give a semi custom tour and stop at a vineyard or Montezuma ruins or horseshoe bend. Snacks and water will be provided. Driver will stop at a highly rated restaurant for lunch bought separately. Schedule pick up at hotel or residence by call Mercedes Van Tours by Laura Hanson in Arizona.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Arizona's Wild West with Cyber Desert Tours! Your adventure begins at the iconic Goldfield Ghost Town, explore this historic frontier town. Stroll down Main Street, browse unique shops, and step inside historic buildings that capture the spirit of the Old West. Discover Arizona’s gold mining history with a tour of the Mammoth Gold Mine* and a visit to the Goldfield Museum. Feel the adrenaline on the Superstition Zipline* and ride Arizona’s only narrow gauge train*. On weekends (Nov–Apr), witness an Old West gunfight by the famous Goldfield Gunfighters! Then, buckle up for an off-road adventure through Bulldog Canyon in the Tesla Cybertruck, tackling rugged terrain and soaking in breathtaking views. This experience blends Arizona’s rich history with cutting-edge adventure. Book now for the ultimate desert thrill ride! Check out our commercial on cyber desertchores.com also take advantage of our direct pick up from your location

Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here! We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Scottsdale, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well. We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back! So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!

The ultimate bachelorette wine tasting day tour. You will be visit 3-4 award winning wineries in the Verde Valley Vineyards. Ride in style from your location in Scottsdale or one of our convenient pick up locations, as you sip on prosecco. Interactive bachelorette party games and photo props will be included in a day the bride and her best pals can remember. Soak in the beauty while we provide a picnic that will include: Four gourmet artisan cheeses, salami, fresh baked french bread with olive oil and vinegar, trail mix, fresh fruit and gourmet chocolates.

Your tour will depart from one of our convenient locations in Scottsdale where we will start our journey to the long awaited Merkin Vineyards where you can taste the wine and food created by the frontman of the band Tool. Followed by a short trip through Jerome one of the wickedest towns in the west, which was once the fourth largest city in Arizona with it's population seeking 15,000 in the 1920's. Find out the history through the rise and the fall of this old copper mining town. As we stroll through the legendary streets of Jerome which is now a bustling tourist destination full of artists, musicians and gift shop proprietors. There will be plenty of time to explore the shops and see the sites, You will then be taken to Cottonwood where you can choose from your assortment of local wine tastings and or a brewery tasting of your liking. Please note the duration to Jerome is Approximately 2 hours.

Ride in a lovely Mercedes van for a scenic tour up to Sedona, Arizona which may be combined with a vineyard wine tasting or Montezuma Ruins Tour. Add on a Sedona jeep tour for an additional $100 per person. Water and snacks are provided, and lunch in Sedona is bought separately. Please call Mercedes Van Tours by Laura Hanson in Arizona to make arrangements for hotel or residence pick up.

Embark on a magical tour to see the 7 Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon. We will see the most popular rim, the South Rim. It gets 5 million visitors a year for a reason, people want to see the colors, vastness and beauty of the canyon. We’ll visit the captivating Grand Canyon Village and the breathtaking Yavapai Point. You’ll also get to see the Sedona’s Bell Rock Vista, Chapel of the Holy Cross and Uptown. Get excited because this is one tour you’ll always remember for the rest of your life!

Embark on an exclusive Bespoke City Tour of Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Chandler, tailored just for you. With expert guide Glen, an Arizona resident for over four years, uncover hidden gems and insider secrets. Customize your experience during a personalized consultation, crafting an itinerary to match your group's interests and vibe. Travel in comfort in our Kia Soul, accommodating up to three travelers, with Glen ensuring your safety and well-being. Tours range from one to four hours, with longer options available. Welcoming all travelers, we celebrate diversity and the power of travel to unite. As a university professor and former resident of Asia for over a decade, Glen brings a unique perspective and depth of knowledge to your tour. His expertise in history and global cultures will enrich your understanding of the region and provide context for the sights and experiences you'll encounter.

Turn Scottsdale into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

Tired of tours getting cancellations because you haven't met the minimum number of people to guarantee your tour will be going! Choose your destiny! This tour is totally customizable! You will be able to choose 3-4 destinations (depending of the time spent at each destination). Options to choose from Highlights of Sedona, The best of both worlds-Vortex to Vineyard, Haunted Jerome and winery/brewery tour, Carefree/Cave Creek. Our tour includes exclusive discounts on tastings and bottles, a picnic with your personal charcuterie of assorted artisan cheeses, salami, fresh fruit, gourmet chocolates and French bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (for tours that include wine tastings). Don't see an attraction on the list, don't hesitate to contact us to see if we can accommodate.

The Scottsdale 3Quest Challenge is a scavenger hunt done on an app where players will find objects (given in the form of riddles) and complete fun challenges for points. The items & challenges are separated into 3 quests. Complete quest 1, then quest 2, then quest 3 in order to finish the game! Set a time limit for yourself to see if you can do all 3 quests in 2 hours! You'll have a remote host who will chat with you during the game if you need anything! The objective is to see if you can complete all 3 quests! Come play 3Quest Challenge in Scottsdale today!

Save money with our most popular option, where groups of up to 14 people can book the entire Scottsdale party bike for a two hour fun-filled private pedal party! With exclusive drink specials and cut-the-line at our partner bars, and 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!

We keep our tour group sizes small, you will not be put in a line of 15, 20 or 30 tour vehicles where all you see is dust. We limit each tour group size to 5 or less tour vehicles. We offer a far more personalized off-road experience than the vast majority of ATV/UTV tour companies in Arizona. We highly recommend our Sunset tour, it is the best sunset tour experience in all of Arizona.

Our rigorous Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour is a low-speed, bumpy sightseeing tour of the scenic Sonoran desert via the Tonto National Forest. Your professional tour guide, who is a certified off-road driver and the only driver throughout your Jeep tour, will teach you about the Sonoran desert flora and fauna on the most scenic trails in the Scottsdale area. Vehicles used: Jeep YJ (7 seats). Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District and the U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management. Be aware that there is an weight limit of 275 lbs per person

This fun and adventurous tour offers a unique way to explore the Sonoran Desert. The UTV is perfect for a family to hit the sandy trails. See Saguaro, barrel and prickly pear cactus as well as dozens of other plant life. You may even spot a bald eagle or a mule deer! This is a great way to see the beautiful Sonoran Desert while having the adventure of a lifetime!

Our tour guide is an experienced rider that will take you on an unforgettable, super fun, beautiful mountain bike tour. You will enjoy riding through the rolling Sonoran Desert, towering cacti, and beautiful mountains. Our tour guide will take the time to evaluate skill levels, train riders on how to safely use the mountain bikes and select the most appropriate and fun trails. We will provide you with bikes, helmets, gloves, backpacks, snacks, water bottles, water, sunscreen, and cold drinks at the end of the ride. Be prepared for a unique experience created just for you!

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.

This is a great Scottsdale adventure that allows you to hike to the top to rappel down.  Be the first in your group to lean back and enjoy the views on the repel as you go down.  Enjoy the Sonoran desert as you hike to your descent location.  This half day - morning- adventure is great to mark off your bucket list!  Whether adrenaline junkie or just looking to enjoy the beauty of the desert brings, come join our adventure.

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!