Private Phoenix and Scottsdale Half-Day City Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Arizona Capitol Museum
- Visit historic Arizona Biltmore
- Capture Camelback Mountain views
- Discover Old Town Scottsdale
- Enjoy personalized tour experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation between Phoenix and Scottsdale
- Guided visits to Arizona Capitol Museum and Arizona Biltmore
- Photo opportunities with Camelback Mountain views
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Similar to its desert surrounding, the Phoenix and Scottsdale are quite unique. Downtown Phoenix, home to the historic Arizona Capitol building, provides for a unique metro area where sports fans, fashion buffs, and history enthusiasts intermingle.
Pass by: See this mountain in the middle of the valley that got its name from its resemblance to the hump and head of a sitting camel!
The Arizona Biltmore is the only existing luxury hotel with design elements from the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in 1929, the Biltmore was crowned the “Jewel of the Desert” and has been the preferred resort for past and present celebrities, heads of state, and champions of business. This famous hotel is nestled within the stunning Biltmore Estates neighborhood, which will also be included on this portion of the tour, providing unique, up-close views of Wright’s architectural influences.
Visit the time-honored Arizona capitol building, which was where Arizona's Territorial government sat until Arizona became a state in 1912.
Old Town Scottsdale is a charming neighborhood close to the Fashion District where the Old West still lives on today! Filled with great restaurants, bars, shopping and more - you will definitely want to come back and experience this area!
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is private; only your group will participate.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the price.
- Availability may vary; check the latest schedule before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
- Bring a camera to capture scenic views and landmarks.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for museum entry.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Foldable wheelchair/scooters accessible
- No glass in vehicle
- Guide animals require proper paperwork
Traveler reviews
Excellent tour
De tour American west is a good company who organised this one day trip for us . Mark H was a great driver and guide and was explaining a lot of history . We had ample time to see Grand Canyon and Sedona . I would strongly recommend if you have only a day in Phienix to go on this tour Dr senthil London UK 22/8/2025
Phoenix and Scottsdale private tour
This was a great, relaxed, and comfortable tour of the Phoenix and Scottsdale. My wife and I really enjoyed it. And Tracy was an excellent guide. He gave first hand experiences and historical information about the places we visited. I would highly recommend it to anyone and had I not done it before I'd do it again. Mike
Disappointing compared to other city tours
We were picked up at our air BnB promptly at 9 am by Mark, who was very cheerful and friendly. The confirmation email I received the night before said we would be picked up by Bruce but who knows, maybe it was a last minute change. The mini coach was clean and comfortable and Mark offered us bottled water from a cooler. Mark drove us to the destinations outlined in the itinerary, but he really didn’t offer many details about the history, interesting stories about the area, or point out anything interesting that we couldn’t already see. We have taken city bus tours in Philadelphia, Palm Springs, and Seattle and have always been happy with them. Unfortunately, Mark’s tour was disappointing compared to our past tours. He did suggest a wonderful place for lunch in old town Scottsdale and is a nice guy, but for the price, I don’t feel we got our money’s worth.
Excellent and informative tour of Phoenix!
This was an outstanding tour of Phoenix area. The price was reasonable for a tour in a classy and comfortable vehicle. They provided cool water during the 102 degree weather. The tour was informative and professional. This was an excellent tour.
Would definitely ask for Tracy!
Tracy was a wealth of fun information. One of the teenagers in the group didn’t want the tour to end.