Sedona · ANCIENT RUINS & NATIVE HERITAGE
12 reviewed
Good ancient ruins & native heritage tours fill up fast around Sedona; the best fill first. Below are the 12 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar closes.
A small-group Sedona archaeology jeep-and-hike tour to Native American ruins, petroglyphs, and pit houses with expert local guides.
“JC was a great guide! We learned a lot and the hike was rugged and beautiful. Kids really enjoyed it, too!”
A fast 20–22 minute Sedona helicopter loop with forward-facing seats, smooth air views, and close-up passes of red rocks and ancient ruins.
“Very easy to book. Great communication. Pilot Jeff was great. He was informative and also very relatable and easy going. Well worth the money.”
Sedona private 11-hour tour of four Arizona national monuments with entrance fees, lunch, and free hotel pickup in a small vehicle.
“An unbelievable experience with a fabulous guide!!! We highly recommend this special tour - the sites were amazing, and we could get right up to most of the ruins to really see the historic sites. Our tour guide, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable, patient and had a great sense of humor. He explained each site, and made them come alive. The van was one of the most comfortable I have ever been in - it was customized for client comfortable. There were 5 of us on a Girl's Trip, and we all agreed. Everything, from the pick up to our drop off, went smoothly. Definitely a Must Do!!!!!!”
Small-group day trip from Sedona or Flagstaff to Wupatki ruins, Sunset Crater lava, Cameron Trading Post, and East/South Rim Grand Canyon views.
“Our guide was Andrea Corral and she is an excellent tour guide. She gave us a very informative history of the Hopi Indians and their culture as well as geological information about the area we were traveling through. The lunch at the Cameron restaurant was wonderful, and the trip to the Grand Canyon was breath-taking. We especially enjoyed being able to stop and enjoy views of the canyon at several different locations.”
Private half-day from Sedona to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot, with hotel pickup, a great guide, and tickets plus snacks included.
“The guide, Bob, was impressively knowledgeable and shared his love of history with great enthusiasm. My husband and I truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely recommend this excursion to all who are heading this way!!”
Private Sedona-to–Petrified Forest adventure with door-to-door pickup, guided geology walks, and Painted Desert viewpoints—parking and water included.
“The guide that drive us knew what he was talking about, walked with us at all the stops explaining what needed to be seen . The tour was very well planned and he was friendly and approachable . I highly recommend this specific tour company”
Small-group day trip from Sedona or Flagstaff to volcanic ruins and the Grand Canyon, with hotel pickup and scenic stops.
“We had the most wonderful experience! JR was an amazing guide, very friendly and knowledgeable! We highly recommend this trip to everyone! JR is the Guy to ask for! Just can’t say enough and loads of FUN!”
A small-group, open-air jeep ride plus a 2-mile hike to Sedona ruins with pit houses, petroglyphs, and an engaging guide.
“Good intro about geology, plant life and way of living of native peoples. Saw petroglyphs. Nice trip but not too much substance.”
A 12-hour Hopi culture day from Sedona with Oak Creek Canyon views, Hopi meals, museum time, and Walpi village walks.
“Everything about this trip was worthwhile--interesting. Our guide was Hopi--extremely knowledgeable, safe driver, and well deeply connected to Hopi life. Toured ancient sites, cultural center (where we also had a nice lunch). I highly recommend this trip.”
Guided Sedona day trip to Tuzigoot and Jerome: Sinagua ruins, mining-town lore, and time to shop for arts and crafts.
“Our guide Bobby was informative and very helpful in pointing placed to eat and explore. He provided a lot of information on the sights we visited and the towns itself. We had a great time and was worth the money”
Ride Sedona at sunset by e-bike, with stops at the Amitabha stupa, 7 sacred pools area, Cultural Park, and the Picture Frame Tree.
Private healing hike at Amitabha Stupa and Sedona Peace Park with Medicine Wheel smudging, guided meditation, sound healing, oils, and water.
“Aiyana was the perfect guide! We’re so happy we had this opportunity to meet her and to connect in so many ways. This was a total hi lite of our getaway to Sedona .. a. very fulfilling experience of soul searching and appreciation of the the natural beauty of the red rocks and history of Sedona.”
