Sedona Red Rocks Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

A canyon with a river flowing through it, surrounded by red rock formations and greenery. 1

A smartphone mounted on a car dashboard displaying a map with a route. 2

By Shaka Guide Apps

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
10h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation

Overview

“Explore Sedona’s famous red rock country at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour. Follow turn-by-turn directions through spectacular scenery along Oak Creek Canyon, the Red Rock Scenic Byway, and Red Rock Loop Road, with opportunities to visit iconic spots like Chapel of the Holy Cross, Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, scenic viewpoints, historic sites, and optional hiking trails.

Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing Sedona to life through authentic stories, history, local insight, and recommendations. Choose the stops that interest you, skip others, and spend as much time as you like exploring.

One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive.”

Activity location

Chapel of the Holy Cross
- 780 Chapel Rd
- 86336-7064, Sedona, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Arizona 89A
- Arizona 89A
- 86001, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sedona, Arizona Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

10h
Opening hours: Sat 00:00-23:30
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

€13.80 x 1 Traveller€13.80

Total

What's included, what's not

Flexible itinerary with optional stops and hikes
Offline map and audio after download
Self-guided GPS audio driving tour of Sedona
Three designated starting areas
Stories, history, cultural insights, and local recommendations
Turn-by-turn audio navigation that plays automatically as you drive
Tour access does not expire
One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle
Transport or rental vehicle
Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Know before you book

- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a self-guided driving tour. Transport and a driver are not included, so you’ll need your own vehicle or hire car.
- The tour has three designated starting areas: central Sedona, north of Sedona for travellers arriving from Flagstaff, and south of Sedona for travellers arriving from Camp Verde. Choose the starting point that best fits your route in the Shaka Guide app.
- Download the Shaka Guide app after booking and use the redemption code provided in your confirmation to access your tour.
- Download the tour over strong Wi-Fi before you begin. Once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive.
- The itinerary is flexible. Stops and hikes are recommendations, not requirements. Skip stops, stay longer at places that interest you, or customise the route based on traffic, parking, weather, and your interests.
- Allow approximately 8–10 hours if you plan to do minimal hiking. Travellers adding longer hikes or more stops may prefer to split the tour across two days. Shaka’s current Sedona itinerary is specifically designed to be highly customisable and can be driven in either direction
- Sedona can be busy, especially at popular viewpoints and trailheads. Parking availability may affect which stops you choose, so starting early is recommended. Shaka’s current tour guidance specifically notes that the route provides alternatives when popular parking areas fill up.
- Some recommended stops may require separate admission, parking, day-use, or recreation fees. These optional third-party fees are paid directly to the individual site and are not included with the Shaka Guide tour.
- Hiking is optional. Trail length, difficulty, terrain, and conditions vary by stop, so choose activities that match your comfort level and available time.
- Accessibility varies by stop. Because this is a self-guided tour using your own vehicle, accessibility depends on your vehicle and the locations you choose to visit. Some trails, viewpoints, and outdoor stops may not be wheelchair or stroller accessible.
- Bring a fully charged phone. A car charger is recommended for a full day of exploring.
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Chapel of the Holy Cross

This striking mid-century modern chapel sits atop a perch with a stunning view of the surrounding red rocks, from both within the sanctuary and outside. If you do go inside, please give the building the reverence you would a cathedral and maintain the silence. Outside, the car park is steep and often crowded, so coming early to grab a good parking spot is ideal. The walk up the ramp to the building entrance is also steep. There are three car parks—in the middle lot is the trailhead for Chapel Trail, a highly suggested but optional hike past the red rocks. Open 9am-5pm daily, but check the website for mass and service times.

Bell Rock

15m
Admission ticket not included

Stop at Yavapai and Courthouse Vistas for impressive views of Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Sedona’s red rock landscape. Take in the scenery from the viewpoints, or spend additional time exploring nearby trails if you choose.

Courthouse Loop South Trailhead

Get another look at Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte from this trailhead and car park right off the Red Rock Scenic Byway.

Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center

This well-kept visitor centre has displays on the area's geology and ecology, as well as clean bathrooms and a water re-fill station. Outside the main entrance is a decent scenic overlook facing Sedona's Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock. Open daily 9am-4:30pm, Wednesdays 12pm-4:30pm (bathrooms still open).

Historic Old Town Cottonwood

This small historic district is a great place to grab a bite while Sedona’s car parks fill up. The cafes, restaurants, and taverns on this strip are generally cheaper than their peers in Sedona too.

Tuzigoot National Monument

45m
Admission ticket not included

Optional Stop: Explore Tuzigoot National Monument, where you can walk through the remains of a hilltop pueblo and visit the museum to learn about the people who lived here centuries ago. Admission, if you choose to enter, is purchased separately directly from the National Park Service.

Jerome State Historic Park

30m
Admission ticket not included

Optional Stop: Visit Jerome State Historic Park and the historic Douglas Mansion to learn about Jerome’s mining history while enjoying sweeping views of the Verde Valley. Admission, if you choose to enter, is purchased separately directly from the park.

Jerome

This town on a steep hillside was known as much for its loose morals and frequent disasters as it was for its booming mining business. Almost a ghost town after the mines closed, today Jerome’s crumbling buildings mix with a funky assortment of restaurants, bars, and shops. This is another cheaper lunch option than Sedona.

Red Rock State Park

1h
Admission ticket not included

Optional Stop: Explore Red Rock State Park and its network of scenic trails through Sedona’s red rock landscape and along Oak Creek. Choose a short walk or spend more time hiking and enjoying the views. Admission, if you choose to enter, is purchased separately directly from the park.

Crescent Moon Picnic Site

30m
Admission ticket not included

Optional Stop: Visit Crescent Moon Picnic Site for beautiful views of Cathedral Rock and a peaceful walk along Oak Creek. Spend some time taking photos, enjoying the scenery, or walking part of the creekside trail. Any required day-use or parking fee is paid separately directly at the site.

Secret Slickrock Trailhead

This easy, flat trail is within sight of Cathedral Rock for its entire length, about 0.7 miles out and back. If you can walk down hill for about 30 steps, the trail ends on a wide ledge with a stunning, unobstructed view of Cathedral Rock ahead and the Crescent Moon Picnic Site below. If you wish to continue hiking to Crescent Moon, go to the opposite side of the ledge from where you entered to pick up what's labelled on some maps as the Ridge Trail. Follow the rock cairns along the edge of the hill to the left as the path heads downhill. The trail dead ends behind some electric boxes off Red Rock Crossing Rd. Turn left and the entrance to Crescent Moon is right there. Going this far, the hike is roughly 20 minutes one way.

Lover's Knoll

Check out this easy-to-access viewpoint that gives you a gorgeous panoramic view of the best of Sedona.

Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park

Visit this Buddhist site with the historic and sacred Amitabha Stupa, meant for all to come and reflect.

Airport Mesa

Stop at Airport Mesa for panoramic views of Sedona’s famous red rock formations. Take in the scenery from the overlook, or explore the nearby viewpoint and vortex area if time allows. This is also a popular place to enjoy sunset views.

Midgley Bridge Picnic Area

Sitting at the mouth of Oak Creek canyon, here you get a view of Midgley Bridge, which is a fascinating historic bridge. Enjoy lunch here, or just rest your feet and take in the view!

Native American Craft Market

Support local artists from Arizona’s native tribes and shop for souvenir crafts, art, and jewellery. Approved vendors have direct relationships with the artists.

Slide Rock State Park

45m
Admission ticket not included

Visit Slide Rock State Park, a historic former apple farm surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Oak Creek Canyon. Explore the park grounds and short trails at your own pace. Temporary access notice: The Oak Creek swim area is currently closed until October 1, 2026 following the Pocket Fire. Check current Arizona State Parks conditions and follow posted signage during your visit. Park admission is purchased separately directly from Arizona State Parks.

West Fork Oak Creek Trail

1h
Admission ticket not included

Optional Stop: Explore the West Fork of Oak Creek, a scenic trail through a forested canyon alongside the creek. Hike as little or as much as you like before returning to your vehicle. Any required day-use or parking fee is paid separately directly at the site.

Oak Creek Vista Overlook

Stop at this vista at the northernmost tip of Oak Creek Canyon for a birds-eye view of the scenery. Vendors of the Native American Crafts Market set up booths on the walkway between the car park and the overlook daily. Some arrive as early as the vista opens and stick around as late as it closes, but midday is the best time to catch the most vendors, who sell handiworks from local native artists.

Location

Activity location

Chapel of the Holy Cross
- 780 Chapel Rd
- 86336-7064, Sedona, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Arizona 89A
- Arizona 89A
- 86001, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
336 AZ-179
- 336 Arizona 179
- 86336, Sedona, Arizona, United States
Camp Verde
- 86322, Camp Verde, Arizona, United States

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