Things to Do in Scottsdale

Immerse yourself in interactive art with an entry ticket to Wonderspaces Arizona in Scottsdale. Enjoy a selection of multimedia art installations by artists from around the world.

Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Scottsdale's 2020-2022 #1 ranked TripAdvisor outdoor activity. Our Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour is a bumpy guide-led adventure on the most scenic Sonoran desert trails in the Scottsdale area. You will enjoy spectacular sights as your professional tour guide teaches you about Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. Since our permitted trails are connected to North Scottsdale, you will receive more trail time than any other off-road tour in the Scottsdale area. Private tour vehicles: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6 seats) with forward-facing seating, Jeep YJ (7 seats), or Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) with vertical-row (sideways) seating. Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a commercial 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.

Get a taste of music from around the world in one of the USA's top 20 museums!

Discover mind-bending optical illusions and immersive rooms with a ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Scottsdale. Confuse your brain and your senses while having fun and snapping great photos.

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.

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Drift peacefully through the sky and gaze across the Arizona desert in a hot air balloon flight from Phoenix. Toast to your flight with a celebratory glass of champagne and light snacks on the ground.

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.

Soar to new heights with tickets for indoor skydiving

A trip to Arizona is not complete without visiting the Grand Canyon. One of the 7 wonders of the world, this sublime park is abundant in history and beauty. Round trip transportation and a personal guide is provided.

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!

Nestled on 125 acres, the Phoenix Zoo is a wondrous place of discovery. Featuring over 3,000 animals, including many threatened and endangered species, it’s a truly special experience.

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.

Venture to scenic Lower Antelope Canyon on a guided tour and learn the rich history of the Navajo Peoples. Gaze upon one of the best views in North America at the iconic Horseshoe Bend.

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.

See the amazing ancient landscapes of the Arizona desert on this spectacular Grand Canyon Tour. Spend the day exploring this true natural wonder with a visit to Sedona along the way.

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.

Ancient Ruins UTV Tour Embark on Arizona’s ultimate off-road adventure! Just a short drive north of Phoenix, this is our most exciting and exclusive tour experience.

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.

This unforgettable day-trip from Phoenix lets you experience Sedona together with the Grand Canyon, and have the opportunity to see more of beautiful Arizona.

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!

Enjoy the stunning and breathtaking views of the Sedona red rock area on a car tour from Phoenix. Visit the stunning Devil's Bridge, Bell Rock & the Chapel of the Holy Cross with free time in Uptown.

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.

Explore the beautiful scenery of Arizona Wine Country on a tour from Sedona. Visit four different wineries to taste their product, and enjoy a picnic lunch with sweeping views of the vineyards.

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.

Embark on a day trip to Sedona and Grand Canyon with hotel transfers from Phoenix and Scottsdale. Explore scenic viewpoints and landmarks including the Bell Rock and the Chapel of the Holy Cross.

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)!

This tour will take you into the desert, through the mountains, and then over Canyon Lake by Dolly Steamboat. Learn about Arizona's local culture on this fun, informative tour.

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.

Get ready for a spine-chilling spooky adventure. Unearth ghostly tales, solve eerie puzzles, and explore haunted spots after dark as you navigate through the streets of Old Town Scottsdale.

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.

Saddle up for a thrilling Wild West Heist! Follow the trail of 1880s bank robbers, solve clues, and race against the clock to find hidden loot in historic downtown Prescott. Will you find the dough?

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.

Engage and stay. Travel the world through music in the only global musical instrument museum and discover more than 4,300 instruments representing all the world’s countries and many territories. There is no other museum on the planet like MIM.

• 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. 

Saddle up for an exhilarating Wild West Heist! Join the chase for hidden loot left by the notorious Dillinger Gang where you’ll explore local landmarks, solve clues, and race against the clock.

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!

Embark on a foodie walking tour through Downtown Scottsdale. Learn the story of a city that started as a mere citrus grove and became the leading destination for luxury resorts and fine dining.

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.

Experience a classic Sonoran Desert hiking trail with a local expert guide on this hiking tour from Phoenix. Take in a breathtaking Arizona sunset against the stunning desert scenery.

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.

Discover some of the best local coffee shops in the greater Phoenix area. Your digital passport includes a drink or baked good at each carefully selected coffee shop.

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!

Not far from Phoenix/Scottsdale, you will experience the quintessential beauty of the Sonoran Desert set to the backdrop of the Superstition Mountains. This tour is for all ages!

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.

Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour + Thrilling Mountainside Ride to Summit - Minutes from Scottsdale. Exclusively ours, "Top Of The World" Private Mountaintop Sanctuary. Amazing Photo Sites & Lifetime Memories

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.

Explore the stunning Sonoran Desert on a guided jeep tour from Scottsdale in Arizona. Venture into the heart of the Tonto National Forest to learn about local flora and fauna.

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.

Journey into the ultimate Arizona adventure! Uncover the state's history exploring iconic landmarks, solving clues, and racing against time. Can your team beat the clock and find the hidden treasure?