Sedona · Arizona, USA
Things to Do in Sedona: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
The best things to do in Sedona, ranked by real traveller reviews: bounce through the red-rock backcountry on a Pink Jeep or ATV, hike Cathedral Rock and Devil’s Bridge, ride the Verde Canyon Railroad, day-trip to the Grand Canyon, taste Verde Valley wines, stand on a vortex at sunset and stargaze under one of the darkest skies in America. Compare 150+ tours, tickets and day trips side by side — most with free cancellation.
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Sunset tours in Sedona
Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Good for families in Sedona
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
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Explore Sedona by interest
Whatever brings you to Sedona — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
What to see
Top attractions in Sedona
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Red Rocks
Jeep country.
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Cathedral Rock
Vortex hike.
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Grand Canyon
Natural wonder.
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Antelope Canyon
Slot canyon.
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Balloon Rides
Aerial views.
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Verde Valley
Wine trail.
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Pink Jeep Trails
Off-road fun.
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Helicopter Tours
Red rock flights.
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3 days
Sedona in 3 days
- 1Day 1: red rocks
- 2Day 2: Grand Canyon
- 3Day 3: Antelope Canyon
- 4Wine
Canyon adventure
Sedona canyon adventure
- 1Jeep tour
- 2Grand Canyon
- 3Antelope Canyon
- 4Scenic flight
2 hr awayGrand Canyon
South Rim.
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3 hr awayAntelope Canyon
Slot canyon.
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Sedona awayRed Rocks
Jeep country.
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30 min awayVerde Valley
Wine trail.
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Sedona awayCathedral Rock
Vortex hike.
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Sedona awayBalloon Flight
Sunrise rides.
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Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Sedona visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm, blooming and ideal for hiking and jeep tours.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot by day; start early and enjoy cool evenings.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Mild and colourful — one of the best times to visit.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and quiet, with occasional snow-dusted red rocks.
For photos
Golden hour lights the red rocks beautifully.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
A jeep tour and vortex hike.
Two days
Add a Grand Canyon day trip.
Three days
Add Antelope Canyon.
For adventure
Jeep tours and hikes.
For scenery
The Grand and Antelope canyons.
With kids
Pink jeep and trolley tours.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours are easiest for jeeps and canyon day trips.
Car rental
A car is handy for exploring the scenic drives.
On foot
Trailheads and Uptown Sedona are walkable.
Trolley
A narrated trolley links the main sights.
Where to stay
Stay in Uptown Sedona or West Sedona for access.
US dollar
The US uses the dollar; cards are accepted everywhere.
Book jeep tours
Popular jeep tours sell out — reserve ahead.
Antelope Canyon early
Antelope Canyon tours book out weeks ahead — reserve early.
Sun & water
Bring sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water for the desert.
Hiking shoes
Wear sturdy shoes for the rocky red trails.
Red Rock Pass
A Red Rock Pass is needed to park at many trailheads.
Golden hour
Visit viewpoints at sunrise or sunset for the best light.
Jeep tours
Red rock jeep tours sell out — book ahead.
Antelope Canyon
Slot canyon trips fill up weeks ahead — reserve early.
Grand Canyon
Day trips book out in peak season — reserve ahead.
Balloon & heli
Scenic flights have limited spots — book early.
Wine tours
Verde Valley wine tours fill up — reserve ahead.
Peak seasons
Spring and autumn are busiest — book everything ahead.
Jeep tour
Around $90–150 for a red rock jeep tour.
Grand Canyon
About $130–200 for a Grand Canyon day trip.
Antelope Canyon
Roughly $180–260 for an Antelope Canyon day trip.
Scenic flight
Around $100–260 for a helicopter or balloon flight.
Wine tour
About $100–160 for a Verde Valley wine tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine a jeep ride with a hike.
When to visit
Sedona through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Spring (Mar–May)
Mar–May
- Best for
- Hiking & jeeps.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Jun–Aug
- Best for
- Early starts.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Sep–Nov
- Best for
- Mild & colourful.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dec–Feb
- Best for
- Quiet & scenic.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.
People also ask
Sedona travel FAQ
What are the top 10 things to do in Sedona?
Ranked by traveller reviews: 1) an off-road jeep tour of the Broken Arrow or Western canyon trails, 2) the Verde Canyon Railroad from Clarkdale, 3) a Grand Canyon day trip from Sedona, 4) a guided ATV or UTV backcountry tour, 5) the Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Devil’s Bridge hikes, 6) a Verde Valley wine tour, 7) an e-bike ride along the red-rock trails, 8) a vortex and chakra tour, 9) a Night Sky stargazing tour and 10) the Chapel of the Holy Cross and Airport Mesa at sunset.
How many days do you need in Sedona?
Plan two to three days. Day one: a morning jeep or ATV tour, lunch at Tlaquepaque, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, then Cathedral Rock and sunset at Airport Mesa. Day two: Devil’s Bridge at dawn, Oak Creek Canyon and Slide Rock, a wine tasting in Page Springs and a stargazing tour. Day three: the Grand Canyon South Rim on a small-group tour, or the Verde Canyon Railroad with Jerome and Montezuma Castle. Sedona also works as a two-night stop between Phoenix and the Grand Canyon.
What to do in Sedona for free?
Watch the sunset from Airport Mesa or the Bell Rock pathway, visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross built into the rock, browse the galleries and courtyards of Tlaquepaque and Uptown, drive the switchbacks of Oak Creek Canyon to the overlook, and hike the classic trails — Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Devil’s Bridge, Fay Canyon, Boynton Canyon — for the cost of a $5 Red Rock Pass or by taking the free Sedona Shuttle. The vortex sites themselves are simply hilltops and cost nothing.
What are the best day trips from Sedona?
The Grand Canyon South Rim (two hours; small-group tours from Sedona cost about $197–209), the copper-mining ghost town of Jerome (45 minutes), Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot national monuments (30 minutes), the Verde Canyon Railroad from Clarkdale (40 minutes), the wineries of Page Springs and Cottonwood (20 minutes), Flagstaff with Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater (45 minutes) and Meteor Crater (90 minutes). Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend are three hours away — a long day or an overnight.
What to do in Sedona at night?
Stargaze — Sedona is an International Dark Sky Community, and guided star tours with telescopes run most nights (about $100). Otherwise: sunset at Airport Mesa, dinner and live music at Sound Bites Grill or Vino di Sedona, a beer at Oak Creek Brewery, the lit-up courtyards of Tlaquepaque, a film at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre or a full-moon jeep tour. Nightlife is quiet — most of Sedona is asleep by 10pm.
What is there to do in Sedona in winter?
Winter days are cool and clear (50s–60s°F), the trails are at their best and jeep, ATV and railroad tours run year-round; a dusting of snow on the red rocks is a photographer’s dream. Early December brings the Festival of Lights at Tlaquepaque with 6,000 luminarias, and the Verde Canyon Railroad runs its Magical Christmas Journey. Slide Rock is too cold to swim, and the Grand Canyon may have snow on the rim.
What are the best things to do in Sedona with kids?
A Pink Jeep or ATV tour (most take children from age two), the natural waterslide at Slide Rock State Park in summer, the easy Bell Rock Pathway and Fay Canyon trails, the Verde Canyon Railroad, Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde, a stargazing tour, the cliff dwellings of Montezuma Castle, wading in Oak Creek and the Sedona Heritage Museum.
When is the best time to visit Sedona?
March to May and September to November — mild days, cool nights and clear skies, though these are also the busiest months, so book jeep tours and hotels ahead. Summer highs reach 95–100°F with afternoon monsoon storms in July and August; winter is quiet, cool and occasionally snowy.
Is a Sedona jeep tour worth it?
Yes — the jeep tours reach trails like Broken Arrow, Soldier Pass and the Western canyons that you cannot legally drive yourself, and they are consistently the highest-rated experiences in Sedona. The two-hour Broken Arrow trip is the classic; choose a late-afternoon slot for the best light on the rocks, and book a day or two ahead in spring and autumn.
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