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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

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Flagstaff, USA
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On average, this is booked 12 (2) days in advance.

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong audio tour takes you on an incredible journey through Sedona's majestic red rock scenery.

Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including renowned vortexes, a natural water slide, and several viewpoints of one of Arizona's most-photographed sights.

This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that play automatically along the drive.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive

What's Included

  • Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
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Flagstaff

Begin your Sedona adventure just south of Flagstaff at I-17 Exit 337, following the signs for AZ-89A South toward Sedona. From here, the drive gradually leaves the Flagstaff area behind and heads through vast ponderosa pine forests toward the dramatic landscapes of Oak Creek Canyon.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oak Creek Vista Overlook

Enjoy panoramic views across Oak Creek Canyon before beginning the descent toward Sedona. This is an excellent first stop for photos and a chance to appreciate the scale of the canyon from above. A small Native American crafts market may also be available here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead

One of the most scenic hiking areas in Oak Creek Canyon, West Fork follows the creek beneath towering canyon walls and through a lush, tree-lined landscape. The full outing is about 6.5 miles round trip, but you can simply walk a shorter section and turn back whenever you like. Expect several creek crossings along the way.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Slide Rock State Park

One of Oak Creek Canyon's most popular stops, Slide Rock is known for its natural sandstone water slide and swimming area. You can also explore the historic Pendley Homestead, old apple orchard, original buildings, and several short hiking trails.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oak Creek Visitor Center

This historic area marks the site of Sedona's first Anglo settlement, established by John James Thompson in 1876. Today you can find a historic general store as well as the Oak Creek Visitor Center, with maps, hiking information, restrooms, souvenirs, and Red Rock Pass information.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grasshopper Point Picnic Area

A favorite local swimming and picnic spot along Oak Creek, Grasshopper Point offers a quieter alternative to Slide Rock. Visitors can wade in the creek, relax beside the water, or watch adventurous swimmers cliff jump into the pools below.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Midgley Bridge

This graceful single-span bridge provides one of the most photogenic stops along Oak Creek Canyon. A short walk from the Huckaby Trailhead leads to an overlook with a great angle of the bridge, while a longer hike descends toward Oak Creek.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sedona Arts Center

Stop by one of Sedona's long-standing centers for local art. The complex includes galleries, workshops, and classrooms where you can browse ceramics, paintings, sculptures, and other works while experiencing Sedona's creative side.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Uptown Sedona

Uptown is the best part of Sedona to explore on foot, with restaurants, cafés, galleries, souvenir shops, and beautiful views of the surrounding red rocks. Take some time to stroll the main streets, grab a bite to eat, or browse the local stores and galleries.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sedona Heritage Museum

Discover the stories of Sedona's early homesteaders and ranchers inside the historic Jordan Family Homestead. Exhibits include a stagecoach, an old apple packing shed, local winemaking history, and a historic railroad depot once used during the filming of Angel and the Badman.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Airport Mesa

Fantastic views across Sedona and the surrounding landscape await you here. A 3.5-mile hike circles the mesa and provides full 360-degree views, but you don't need to complete the whole trail to enjoy the scenery.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park

Set beneath Thunder Mountain, this peaceful Tibetan Buddhist site offers a quiet place for reflection among juniper trees and colorful prayer flags. The park includes the 36-foot Amitabha Stupa, the smaller White Tara Stupa, a Buddha statue, and a Native American medicine wheel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Devil's Bridge

Devil's Bridge is Sedona's largest sandstone arch and one of its most photographed natural landmarks. The roughly 4-mile round-trip hike includes some scrambling and allows adventurous visitors to walk onto the top of the dramatic rock arch.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Boynton Canyon Trail

This trailhead provides access to one of Sedona's most popular canyon areas. From here, you can choose anything from a short walk to the vortex and Kachina Woman formation to a much longer exploration deep into Boynton Canyon.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Red Rock Loop Road

Enjoy a scenic 7-mile drive through some of West Sedona's classic red-rock scenery. The route passes Red Rock State Park, Crescent Moon, several hiking areas, and excellent viewpoints of Cathedral Rock.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Red Rock State Park

Set along Oak Creek, this state park is a peaceful place to enjoy nature and look for wildlife including deer, javelinas, coyotes, birds, and other desert species. The visitor center includes exhibits on local wildlife, ecosystems, geology, and the area's earliest inhabitants.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Crescent Moon Picnic Site

This is one of the classic places to photograph Cathedral Rock, especially when its red spires are reflected in the waters of Oak Creek. The area is also popular for picnicking, swimming, fishing, and relaxing beside the creek.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Secret Slickrock Trail

This short and relatively easy trail leads to excellent views of Cathedral Rock without requiring a long hike. At less than half a mile each way, it is a great option for travelers looking for impressive scenery with a smaller time commitment.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village

Explore a beautiful Mexican-inspired village filled with courtyards, fountains, archways, galleries, jewelry shops, restaurants, and a small chapel. Its distinctive architecture and shaded walkways make it a relaxing place to browse, eat, and experience Sedona's artistic character.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Schnebly Hill Road

The first paved mile of Schnebly Hill Road offers a taste of one of Sedona's famous backcountry routes. At the end of the paved section, you can park near the Munds Wagon Trailhead, where even a short walk leads to panoramic red-rock views.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chapel of the Holy Cross

Built directly into Sedona's red sandstone formations, the Chapel of the Holy Cross is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Its striking modern design and dramatic setting make it worthwhile whether you visit the chapel itself or simply admire the structure and surrounding scenery.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral Rock Trailhead

Get an up-close look at one of Sedona's most famous formations. The approximately one-mile out-and-back hike climbs toward the base of Cathedral Rock, gaining more than 500 feet and providing spectacular views back across Sedona.Cathedral Rock is also the site of one of Sedona's four major vortexes.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bell Rock Boulevard & Courthouse Butte Road (pass by)

Two of Sedona's most recognizable formations rise side by side here. You can take an easy one-mile round-trip hike toward the base of Bell Rock or choose the longer 4-mile loop around Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte.
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Village of Oak Creek

As you travel through the village, enjoy excellent views of Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock rising ahead of you. Oak Creek Village also offers restaurants, shops, golf courses, and convenient places to stop for food or fuel before continuing south.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Red Rock Ranger Station

A useful final stop for learning more about Sedona's landscape and the surrounding national forest. Inside you'll find exhibits on local geology and ecosystems, an introductory film, a native plant and hummingbird garden, maps, souvenirs, and information about exploring the Red Rock area.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
  • Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
  • Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
  • Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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134 reviews

Average 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 134 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 12 (2) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
  • Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
  • Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
  • GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 115+ Points
  • Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
  • Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
  • Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
  • Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
  • Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
  • Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
  • Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
  • Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
  • Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
  • Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
  • Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

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