--- title: The Perfect Grand Canyon Tour with Local Expert Guides lang: en type: tour city: Sedona country: United States price: 172 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 410 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 19 (Grand Canyon Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/the-perfect-grand-canyon-tour-with-local-expert-guides/ --- # The Perfect Grand Canyon Tour with Local Expert Guides **Guidekin's take:** Grand Canyon highlights fill a single-day route with local commentary. Air-conditioned transport, fees and taxes are included; allow 9h for the outing. 4.78 from 410 reviews at €172 per person. In our comparison: #18 of 19 in Grand Canyon Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview You get so much more than you can experience on your own! Our local guides create an enriching experience. What takes more people two days on their own, you can experience in a single day! By not having to worry about busy parking lots, the right route and by skipping the lines. All the major highlights in a single day. jam packed with local knowledge. We love how often our guests comment, "I can't believe how much I saw and learning about about the Grand Canyon!". Beautiful outdoor group lunches. The Grand Canyon’s natural wonder is unlike anything on earth, and Scenic Sedona Tours is your local guide to this phenomenal experience. This is an all day tour departing and returning to our office in Sedona. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please check-in for your tour at The… - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €172 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 410 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Scenic Sedona Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.78 from 410 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 389 of 410. - 5 stars: 360 (88%) - 4 stars: 29 (7%) - 3 stars: 9 (2%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (2%) ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Itinerary 1. **Flagstaff** (15m) - We stop in Flagstaff at a gas station for people to stretch their legs, use the restroom, and then continue on up. From Sedona via Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive (Rte. 89A) is a 24-mile drive between Flagstaff and Sedona. The breathtaking road descends 4,500 feet from the top... 2. **Grand Canyon National Park** (pass by, no stop) - We drive the 90 minutes from Flagstaffs Kickstand Cafe to the Grand Canyon. Natural wonder is unlike anything on earth. 3. **Hopi House** (40m; admission included) - Modeled after the 1000 year old pueblo dwellings of the Hopi Village in Old Orabi, offering authentic American Indian crafts for over 100 years. Built in 1904 as concessioner facilities at the South Rim were being developed, it is the first of eight projects at the Grand... 4. **Kolb Studio** (30m; admission included) - Situated on the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, it was operated from 1904 to 1976 as the photographic studio of ellsworth and emery kolb. At first glance, Kolb Studio appears to be just an old house perched on the rim of the canyon. However, if you step inside, or... 5. **Mather Point** (30m; admission included) - Mather point is the most popular viewpoint on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The view is absolutely jaw dropping! For many visitors coming to the South Rim, Mather Point offers the first glimpse of a world wonder. A short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and... 6. **Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower** (30m; admission included) - Constructed in 1932, the Desert View Watchtower was designed by Mary Colter, who is often referred to as “The Architect of the Southwest.” Near the eastern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, where the Colorado River begins to turn north and the Painted Desert stretches... 7. **Yavapai Point** (50m; admission included) - Panoramic view point along the South Rim with exceptional views of canyon ridges & the Colorado River. Perched right on the very edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point, Yavapai Geology Museum offers one of the best vantage points for an overview of Grand Canyon geology.... 8. **Lipan Point** (20m; admission included) - Moran Point is a popular spot on the south rim for gazing into the canyon. A great place for group photos! Along with Desert View, Grandview and Yaki, Moran is one of the most visited points on the east rim drive, and offers far reaching views along a wide section of the... 9. **Sedona** (pass by, no stop) - Now it's your chance to relax for the 2h 30min trip back to Sedona. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal store We are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch. There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Grand Canyon Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 19** | €172 | 9h | 4.78 (410) | shared | | [Private Grand Canyon Day Tour](/usa/sedona/tours/private-grand-canyon-day-tour/?format=md) | €309 | 9h | 5.0 (373) | private | | [PRIVATE Grand Canyon from Sedona - Just your group](/usa/sedona/tours/private-grand-canyon-from-sedona-just-your-group/?format=md) | €354 | 8h | 4.95 (256) | private | | [Grand Canyon Sunset Tour from Sedona](/usa/sedona/tours/grand-canyon-sunset-tour-from-sedona/?format=md) | €219 | 10h 30m | 4.96 (121) | shared | Ranked #18 of 19 in Grand Canyon Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €172 to €396, median €219; typical length 10h. 6 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/grand-canyon-tours-from-sedona/?format=md ## More in Sedona - All Sedona tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/the-perfect-grand-canyon-tour-with-local-expert-guides/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/?format=md