The 10 Best Walking Tours in Central Arizona, Central Arizona

Seeing the Sonoran Desert via your own two feet can be very intimate. How often do you get to stand right next to a Saguaro Cactus? Have you ever tried a taste of Cholla Cactus? Did you know there are so many edible plants in our Sonoran Desert? Our guides can put together a hiking adventure in the Sonoran Desert to fit your vision. From a casual stroll to strenuous, rugged terrain—we have you covered. Have your dog along? We welcome them to join the hike as long as they are leashed. Want to do a family hike? We can put together hikes that include education and get those little legs moving. If you plan to hike a half day with us plan for three hours of hiking. Our guides will carry water, snacks, sunscreen and first aid essentials. Meet your guide at Starbucks, 3165 E. Lincoln Drive, #120, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

Inclusions: Hiking tours include use of a backpack plus snacks, bottles of water, sunscreen and a professional, medically trained guide., Bottled water

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Get outside in nature and challenge the body and the mind by playing a nature-themed board game in the great outdoors. It is a great way to connect and share a meaningful, educational, and interactive experience together. This activity is led by someone who is an expert in nature and wildlife AND in tabletop board games. Nowhere else in the world is an experience like this offered.

Inclusions: Non-Gmo and Organic Healthy Snacks (fig bars, fruit snacks, kind bars, cliff bars, pre-popped popcorn, trail mix, nuts), Bottled water, Hot water with tea options, Organic coconut water and sparkling water in various flavors, Gaming Table, Camp Chairs, Nature-Themed Board Games, Canopy, Nature and Board Game Expertise

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Hike the famous Superstition Mountains just outside of Phoenix/Scottsdale. Considered some of the most beautiful and rugged mountains in the country, "The Sups" has some incredible hiking opportunities. Just a short drive and we can be in some true wilderness and avoid all the crowds. What a great way to start your day. This is a great opportunity to learn about The Sonoran Desert and this unique ecosystem.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore the world-famous Camelback Mountain—the most popular peak in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide. Experience the thrill and accomplishment of summiting the highest mountain in Phoenix. We love Camelback Mountain ... and we know you will, too. Why should you book your Camelback Mountain hike with Mad Desert Trekking? 1. We approach every trip with fun and adventure in mind. 2. Our pro guides will show you the secrets of Camelback Mountain that few people know about. 3. All Mad Desert Trekking guides maintain either Wilderness First Responder or EMT certifications. We will provide everything you need for your hiking adventure, including: - Use of backpacks - Sunscreen - Bottled water - Sports drinks - Trail snacks - Cold beverages following your hike Our No. 1 priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Camelback Mountain hiking adventure! Mad Desert Trekking Rad Guides | Bigger Experience | More Adventure

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Backpacks, Sunscreen, Cold beverages following the hiking adventure, Professional, certified adventure guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience an incredible sunrise or sunset in the one-of-a-kind Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide. Find out why Arizona's sunrises and sunsets are truly amazing. Why should you book your Sonoran Desert sunrise or sunset hiking adventure with Mad Desert Trekking? We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about. We will provide everything you need for your hiking adventure, including: - Use of backpacks - Sunscreen - Bottled water - Sports drinks - Trail snacks - Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike. Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience.

Inclusions: Backpacks, Bottled water, Snacks, Cold beverages following the hiking adventure, Sunscreen

Exclusions: Gratuities

Take a super fun, guided two-hour hike in the Sonoran Desert with Mad Desert Trekking. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences. - 2 hours on the trail - Meet your guide at the trailhead - Difficulty scale: Easy to strenuous—you choose the level! Explore the awesome Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fun, experienced, professional local Mad Desert Trekking guide. Experience the energy of hiking through the Sonoran Desert, the most diverse desert in North America. We love this beautiful trail ... and we know you will, too. We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about. We provide everything you need for your hiking adventure: - Use of backpacks - Sunscreen - Bottled water - Sports drinks - Trail snacks - Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike. Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience.

Inclusions: Backpacks, Bottled water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Soda/Pop, Cold beverages following the hiking adventure

Exclusions: Gratuities

Street Art Lovers, Curious Travelers and Locals alike love this highly specialized, behind-the-scenes, fun and in depth look into the Phoenix Street Art Scene. Here's what you'll love! Together we'll . . . +Get the skinny on the Phoenix Street Art Scene, Mexican Muralism and the movers & shakers that are literally changing the face of Phoenix. + Walk through colorful alleys and behind buildings to see more than 30 larger than life murals along with the back stories of the artists that created them. +Decipher messages of illegal graffiti found in the form of stickers, wheatpaste, stencils, and more! + Connect the dots of hip-hop to the current street art scene. If you are looking for a rich cultural experience connecting you to the local vibe...this is it!

Inclusions: Guided Tour in English

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Take a haunted trek on a ghost tour of downtown Phoenix. Visit some of the most famous and haunted locations the city is known for – the famous Hotel San Carlos, the Rosson house, and more. Civilizations have risen and fallen in the Valley of the Sun for 2000 years, and on this tour you’ll hear stories of those that came before, those that followed them, and those who have been unable to eternally part with the city. You’ll learn the secrets of many of Phoenix’s most supernatural sites and discover the oft unheard stories of how they came to be.

Inclusions: Professional and courteous tour guide and story teller, Intensely researched true stories of city history, Documented accounts of historic hauntings

Exclusions: Dinner, Motorized Transport

Combine a Grand Canyon helicopter flight with a river raft float or kayak trip on the Colorado River for an incredible and exciting day tour from Las Vegas! Enjoy a scenic 70-minute (round-trip) helicopter flight over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon's West Rim. You'll also take part in either a relaxing river float down the Colorado River or a kayak tour through Black Canyon with an informative guide. Return transportation to your Las Vegas hotel is included. Please note: The order in which you do the activities may differ.

Inclusions: 70-minute (approx.) round-trip flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter, Colorado River Float OR Kayak Trip, Round-trip transportation by deluxe van, Bottled water and boxed lunch (Rafting Trip Only), All taxes and fees

Exclusions: Gratuity is optional, Lunch (Kayak Trip Only)

Explore Scottsdale with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on your phone that will allow you to collect points! Check the rankings during and after you play to see your score and compare it to others. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Scottsdale.

Inclusions: All Activities, 2 hours with a remote interactive guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation