Top Scottsdale Half-day Tours

Cover more ground in Scottsdale and take in the top sights and neighborhoods without getting footsore with this express golf cart tour. Set off with your guide to zip across the city and admire more than 30 points of interest in less than two hours, including the old town, Old Adobe Mission, and Arts District. Snap photos of Camelback Mountain and learn about the city and its landscape from your on-board guide.

Eat your way through Scottsdale's Old Town on a walking food tour. Make sure to come hungry, as the 1.5-mile route takes you to several different stops including a few restaurants. Taste the eateries’ top dishes and wash them down with a cocktail or non-alcoholic drink. Whether you’re a lifelong Scottsdale resident or just stopping in for the weekend, the tour is a great opportunity to get to know the best restaurants in town.

Venture beyond the bustle of the city, and immerse yourself in the Sonoran Desert's rugged scenery, on this off-road Jeep tour from Scottsdale. After meeting your guide in the afternoon, hop aboard your Jeep and set off to discover local landmarks like Tonto National Forest and Pinnacle Peak Park. At your last stop, at a panoramic overview, you can watch the sun set over the saguaro cacti and desert landscapes.

If you’ve ever ridden an e-bike, you know how fun they can be. And if you’re new to the sport, there’s nowhere better to test the waters than the picturesque Arizona desert. Starting at the Sundial town center, set out on an adventure with a local guide. Cruise through the desert, learn about local flora and fauna, and get great photos and video along the way.

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.

On this guided scenic day tour from Phoenix, you will not only take in the breathtaking landscapes of this desert playground with plenty of photo opportunities, but you will explore ancient Native American ruins. With plenty of free time in Sedona to explore on foot, you might check out some art galleries, do some souvenir shopping, or even get a psychic reading. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs

All aboard for a foodie adventure in Scottsdale. The city is full of great restaurants—this tour lets you try a variety of them in one epic meal. On this walking tour you get a taste of some of the best eateries and Old West history in Old Town, Scottsdale.

Cover more sights in less time during this guided, small-group Segway tour of picturesque Scottsdale. Get an in-depth orientation to the iconic desert city, listening to facts and stories as you ride. Stops include historic highlights like Rusty Spur Saloon and Old Adobe Mission, stunning natural views of Camelback Mountain and the Scottsdale Waterfront, and a visit to art-filled Scottsdale Civic Center.

When visiting the Scottsdale or Phoenix area, this is an exciting off-road/racing styled adventure in Arizona's Sonoran Desert you won't want to miss! With a guide, drive through some of the finest off-road trails, washes, and hillsides aboard a sand buggy for an adrenaline-filled adventure.

Phoenix to Scottsdale is just under 30 minutes away by car, but unless you’ve rented a car, it can be hard to get to both areas during your Arizona trip. This Phoenix and Scottsdale Private Half-Day City Tour takes you to both areas to see sights like the Arizona Capitol Museum and the Arizona Biltmore with a guide who knows the city well. Plus, this tour is for just you and your group.

Discover Arizona's historic Apache Trail on this half-day excursion. Join a private guide and hike through the Superstition Mountains, taking in the unique scenery and learning about the fauna and flora of the Sonoran Desert. Learn about the Apache tribe and the importance of the trail before heading to Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat to conclude the tour.

Take a guided hike in Scottsdale’s Sonoran Preserve up to Tom’s Thumb, an iconic granite landmark. This is about a three hour hike, where your guide will take you through the desert, showing you the flora and fauna. You’ll see the saguaro cactus forest, and other amazing geological formations and beautiful views of Scottsdale.

Discover the stars above the desert of Arizona on a 3-hour walking tour at night that departs from Scottsdale. Get away from the light pollution of the city when you enter the desert, and learn from your guide about basic astronomy and ancient navigation traditions of local indigenous peoples. Telescopes and binoculars are provided for better viewing, along with black lights and flashlights for the walk.

Join a small group for a high country canyoning tour that takes you into the heart of Arizona’s natural wonders. Your guide might lead you through a pine forest, down rocks in a slippery wonderland, through the cool waters of natural pools, and rappelling down a 40-foot waterfall. This active tour is suitable for people with high levels of fitness, and includes the use of necessary equipment.

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!

Go desert canyoneering with a small group on this full-day adventure in Phoenix. Rappel into the Sonoran Desert canyon, rock hop down a dry stream bed, crawl under enormous boulders, and figure out climbing puzzles. You'll get lots of attention from your guide as you travel and plenty of instruction to help you complete these multiple activities safely, even if they're all new to you.

If you’re stopping over in Scottsdale and want to mountain bike in the Sonoran Desert, this half day desert mountain bike adventure is for you. All your gear will be provided, including a 2019 bike, water bottle, healthy snacks for all diets, helmet, gloves, a variety of pedals to choose from, and a backpack to borrow. Go solo, or go with a guide- your choice.

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.

Enjoy dinner in Oldtown Scottsdale on this 2.5 hr walking food tour. This tour features food and cocktail pairings. We will visit five delicious stops and In between food stops, you will also learn about the history and attractions of Oldtown Scottsdale. This tour is perfect for date nights, birthday parties, weekend getaways, and especially foodies who love to travel.

Get picked up at a convenient Scottsdale location. Pull into any parking lot in Cave Creek, Carefree and Old Town Scottsdale and you're likely to see a Tesla, a Harley and a horse (firmly tethered to a hitching post, of course) . It's modern, a bit rebellious, yet rooted in the West. With a history that includes ancient peoples, gold mining, ranching and dam construction. You will be taken back to the old wild west at Frontier Town. Belly up to one of the local bars or have a proper English tea at the English Rose Tea Room. PLEASE NOTE: There is a minimum number of 4 passengers to ensure the tour will take place. If we haven't reached the minimum number of guests, you will be contacted with options. If you are booking a "last minute" tour for less than 4 guests in the 48 hour cancellation period, please call to confirm we have met the minimum before reserving the tour. Cheers and we look forward to giving you a day to remember!