PHOENIX SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
From Walnut Canyon to Meteor Crater: A Day Touring Winslow and Northern Arizona’s Rim Country
An 11-hour private sightseeing tour from Phoenix that visits Walnut Canyon, Meteor Crater, and Winslow with transportation and lunch included, useful for planning timing, route, and logistics.
From Walnut Canyon to Meteor Crater: A Day Touring Winslow and Northern Arizona’s Rim Country.
This full-day private tour leaves Phoenix before dawn and threads north through pine forest and Rim-country vistas to two of Northern Arizona’s signature sites: the cliffside ruins at Walnut Canyon and the enormous Meteor Crater/Barringer Space Museum. The itinerary pauses in Winslow for lunch at the historic La Posada Hotel and a walk through the town’s famous “Standin’ on the Corner” park, then returns to Phoenix via Sunset Pass and the Mogollon Rim, traveling through what the operator describes as breathtaking scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meteor Crater / Barringer Space Museum
Visit the Meteor Crater/Barringer Space Museum to see one of the best-preserved meteor impact sites on Earth; entrance fees for the tour are included in the cost.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Explore Walnut Canyon National Monument’s cliffside dwellings and canyon rim views as part of the day’s stops.
Winslow & La Posada
A midday stop in Winslow includes lunch at the historic La Posada Hotel and a visit to the town’s iconic “Standin’ on the Corner” park.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
The private tour departs early from Phoenix and spends the day moving between landscapes and landmarks: canyon rim walks and archaeological viewpoints at Walnut Canyon, the visitor experience at Meteor Crater/Barringer Space Museum, and a relaxed lunch-and-stroll stop in Winslow before returning along scenic high-country roads past Sunset Pass and the Mogollon Rim back to the Valley.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private tour suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an 11-hour private sightseeing tour starting early in the morning and returning the same day.
Transportation, entrance fees, and lunch (up to $20 per person) are included in the tour price.
Guests are picked up from their requested Phoenix location at 6:45 a.m.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is 11 hours in total.
Where does the tour begin?
The operator picks guests up from their requested location in Phoenix at 6:45 a.m.
What sites will we visit?
The itinerary includes Walnut Canyon National Monument, the Meteor Crater/Barringer Space Museum, and a stop in Winslow for lunch at La Posada and a visit to the “Standin’ on the Corner” park, with a return via Sunset Pass and the Mogollon Rim.
Are entrance fees and lunch included?
Yes. Entrance fees are covered in the cost of the tour, and lunch is provided up to $20 per person; transportation is also included.
Who operates this tour?
The tour is operated by Historic Arizona Tours.
Is the tour suitable for children or older travelers?
The tour is listed as suitable for all ages, though it is a full 11-hour day.