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Sedona Arizona Driving Tour
About The Tour
Sedona, Arizona Self-Guided Driving Tour (Things to Do & Best Hikes in Sedona). When it comes to scenic drives and unforgettable landscapes, it’s hard to beat Sedona. Famous for its towering red rock formations, panoramic viewpoints, and world-class hiking trails, Sedona is one of the most searched destinations in the Southwest for things to do, scenic drives, and hikes.
With Shaka Guide’s Sedona self-guided driving tour, you’ll explore the best things to do in Sedona at your own pace. As you drive, audio automatically plays with directions, stories, and local tips so you always know what to see, where to stop, and which hikes are worth your time.
If you’re searching for the best hikes in Sedona, easy trails, or just wondering what to do in Sedona, this tour brings all the must-see spots together in one seamless experience.
Here are just a few of the top things to do and hikes in Sedona:
• Watch the sunset from the Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook
• Hike scenic red rock trails like the Secret Slickrock Trail
• Visit a Native American crafts market for local art and culture
• Explore the historic mining town of Jerome
• Discover ancient history at Tuzigoot National Monument
Whether you’re planning a hiking-focused trip or looking for the best things to do in Sedona, this tour helps you experience the highlights without the stress of planning your route.
With Shaka Guide’s Sedona self-guided driving tour, you’ll explore the best things to do in Sedona at your own pace. As you drive, audio automatically plays with directions, stories, and local tips so you always know what to see, where to stop, and which hikes are worth your time.
If you’re searching for the best hikes in Sedona, easy trails, or just wondering what to do in Sedona, this tour brings all the must-see spots together in one seamless experience.
Here are just a few of the top things to do and hikes in Sedona:
• Watch the sunset from the Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook
• Hike scenic red rock trails like the Secret Slickrock Trail
• Visit a Native American crafts market for local art and culture
• Explore the historic mining town of Jerome
• Discover ancient history at Tuzigoot National Monument
Whether you’re planning a hiking-focused trip or looking for the best things to do in Sedona, this tour helps you experience the highlights without the stress of planning your route.
About the tour
Sedona, Arizona Self-Guided Driving Tour (Things to Do & Best Hikes in Sedona). When it comes to scenic drives and unforgettable landscapes, it’s hard to beat Sedona. Famous for its towering red rock formations, panoramic viewpoints, and world-class hiking trails, Sedona is one of the most searched destinations in the Southwest for things to do, scenic drives, and hikes.
With Shaka Guide’s Sedona self-guided driving tour, you’ll explore the best things to do in Sedona at your own pace. As you drive, audio automatically plays with directions, stories, and local tips so you always know what to see, where to stop, and which hikes are worth your time.
If you’re searching for the best hikes in Sedona, easy trails, or just wondering what to do in Sedona, this tour brings all the must-see spots together in one seamless experience.
Here are just a few of the top things to do and hikes in Sedona:
• Watch the sunset from the Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook
• Hike scenic red rock trails like the Secret Slickrock Trail
• Visit a Native American crafts market for local art and culture
• Explore the historic mining town of Jerome
• Discover ancient history at Tuzigoot National Monument
Whether you’re planning a hiking-focused trip or looking for the best things to do in Sedona, this tour helps you experience the highlights without the stress of planning your route.
With Shaka Guide’s Sedona self-guided driving tour, you’ll explore the best things to do in Sedona at your own pace. As you drive, audio automatically plays with directions, stories, and local tips so you always know what to see, where to stop, and which hikes are worth your time.
If you’re searching for the best hikes in Sedona, easy trails, or just wondering what to do in Sedona, this tour brings all the must-see spots together in one seamless experience.
Here are just a few of the top things to do and hikes in Sedona:
• Watch the sunset from the Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook
• Hike scenic red rock trails like the Secret Slickrock Trail
• Visit a Native American crafts market for local art and culture
• Explore the historic mining town of Jerome
• Discover ancient history at Tuzigoot National Monument
Whether you’re planning a hiking-focused trip or looking for the best things to do in Sedona, this tour helps you experience the highlights without the stress of planning your route.
STARTING POINTS
-Sedona, AZ
RECOMMENDED START TIME: Before 8:30 a.m.
OUR SHAKA PROMISE
• Reliable customer support
• Tours crafted by real people
• Satisfaction guaranteed
• Tours never expire
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Sedona Arizona Driving Tour Map
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Sedona Arizona Driving Tour Stops
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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Oak Creek Vista
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West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead
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Slide Rock State Park
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Native American Crafts Market
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Midgley Bridge Picnic Area
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Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park
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Lover’s Knoll
Meet the Creators
Megan Selke
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Creators behind the Sedona Arizona Driving Tour
Megan Selke
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Rita Fowers
Writer/Editor
Favorite Quote:
"What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him." - Viktor Frankl
Rayne Warne
Writer & Managing Editor
Favorite Quote:
"Stories are machines inhabited by a god." - Bonnie Friedman
Matt Caracciolo
Writer & Editor
Favorite Quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." --J.R.R. Tolkien
Adam Kampe
Producer
Favorite Quote:
"Don't Think Twice, It's Alright." - Bob Dylan
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Sedona Arizona Driving Tour FAQS
Information
Conditions can change fast. Please check these links for closures, alerts and local conditions before your trip. Stay informed so you can ensure a smooth ride for your trip.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- More than a map and directions — your tour, fully guided
- Audio storytelling that plays as you drive
- Music and immersive sound to upgrade your drive
- Human-created, professionally narrated tours
- Pre-planned route with turn-by-turn directions
- Itinerary mapped out with must-see stops
- Expert travel tips
- Offline access – works without data or wifi
- Flexible, self-paced experience
- One purchase per vehicle (not per person)
- Lifetime access (tours never expire)
- Reliable customer support
Exclusions:
- Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
- Meals
- Attraction admission or park entrance fees
- Parking fees
- Live tour guide or in-person services
- Trip planning or booking services
- Fully customizable navigation like Google or Apple Maps
- On-demand route planning or custom directions
- Open-ended navigation tools
Tour FAQs
1. Where does the Sedona Driving Tour go?
This tour has 19 stops in the heart of Sedona and a few nearby towns. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!
2. What should I pack for the Sedona Driving Tour?
Car charger for your phone
Phone Mount
Hiking shoes
Hiking attire
Layers, including a jacket
Swimming attire and flip flops (for swimming holes!)
Refillable water bottle or canteen
Sunscreen
Sunglasses and/or hat
Snacks
Cash
Credit Card
Phone Mount
Hiking shoes
Hiking attire
Layers, including a jacket
Swimming attire and flip flops (for swimming holes!)
Refillable water bottle or canteen
Sunscreen
Sunglasses and/or hat
Snacks
Cash
Credit Card
3. What should I budget for the Sedona Driving Tour?
The Red Rock Pass is required to park your car at several stops on the tour. You can purchase the daily pass ($5), weekly pass ($15), annual pass ($20) or Grand Annual pass ($40). These stops also accept the America the Beautiful Pass from the National Park Service. Display your America the Beautiful card on your dashboard and there’s no need to purchase a Red Rock Pass.
Tuzigoot National Monument:$10 adult ages 16 and up (also gets you admission to nearby Montezuma Castle, which is not on the tour)
Slide Rock State Park:
Fee is per vehicle 1-4 adults, $5 per additional adult
March 1-May 27 $20
May 28-Labor Day $20 Mon-Thurs, $30 Fri-Sun, Monday holidays
Tuesday after Labor Day-October 31 $20
November thru February $10
Red Rock State Park: $10 adults 14+, $5 youth, Free 0-6
Jerome State Historic Park:
$10 adults 14+, $5 youth, Free 0-6
Crescent Moon Picnic Site:
$15 per vehicle (up to 5 people). $2 for walk-ins or additional passengers. Cash only. Red Rock Grand Annual Pass accepted.
West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead:
$15 per vehicle (up to 5 people), $4 for walk-ins or additional passengers. Red Rock Grand Annual Pass accepted.
Parking at Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout: $3
Meals: $15-25 per person per meal, unless you go for fast food
Tuzigoot National Monument:$10 adult ages 16 and up (also gets you admission to nearby Montezuma Castle, which is not on the tour)
Slide Rock State Park:
Fee is per vehicle 1-4 adults, $5 per additional adult
March 1-May 27 $20
May 28-Labor Day $20 Mon-Thurs, $30 Fri-Sun, Monday holidays
Tuesday after Labor Day-October 31 $20
November thru February $10
Red Rock State Park: $10 adults 14+, $5 youth, Free 0-6
Jerome State Historic Park:
$10 adults 14+, $5 youth, Free 0-6
Crescent Moon Picnic Site:
$15 per vehicle (up to 5 people). $2 for walk-ins or additional passengers. Cash only. Red Rock Grand Annual Pass accepted.
West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead:
$15 per vehicle (up to 5 people), $4 for walk-ins or additional passengers. Red Rock Grand Annual Pass accepted.
Parking at Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout: $3
Meals: $15-25 per person per meal, unless you go for fast food
4. What are the hours of operation for the stops on the Sedona Driving Tour?
Chapel of the Holy Cross: 9 am - 5 pm
Oak Creek Vista: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuzigoot National Monument: 8 am - 4:45 pm
Slide Rock State Park: 8 am - 5 pm
Red Rock State Park: 8 am - 5 pm (some days the park is open until 6:30 pm)
Jerome State Historic Park: 10 am - 4pm
Crescent Moon Picnic Site: 9 am - 5 pm
West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead: 8 am - dusk
Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout: Open 24 hours
Oak Creek Vista: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuzigoot National Monument: 8 am - 4:45 pm
Slide Rock State Park: 8 am - 5 pm
Red Rock State Park: 8 am - 5 pm (some days the park is open until 6:30 pm)
Jerome State Historic Park: 10 am - 4pm
Crescent Moon Picnic Site: 9 am - 5 pm
West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead: 8 am - dusk
Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout: Open 24 hours
5. Can I join the Sedona Driving Tour en route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
6. Can I take the Sedona Driving Tour in the opposite direction?
No, this tour is only available in one direction starting from the center of town. You’ll end at Oak Creek Vista.
7. How is Shaka Guide Different from Other Navigation Apps?
Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B — it’s like having a tour guide in your car, sharing stories and local insights as you drive. Unlike other navigation apps, we’ve planned the route for you, so instead of focusing on directions, you can focus on the experience. This means you can’t customize the route, but that’s kind of the point. You’re still in control though, you can skip stops, go at your own pace, and explore freely. It’s not just about getting there; it’s about enjoying the journey.
8. Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.