Tours, tickets and day trips in Phoenix, AZ
The best-reviewed tours and tickets with live prices, the sights with published visitor numbers, and the towns close enough for a day out.
Top-rated experiences in Phoenix
The best-reviewed experiences in Phoenix from Viator, our tours partner: 326 to choose from, with the “from” price of each. You book on Viator, which takes payment and handles changes; free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $57.27 Free cancellation
Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $229 Free cancellation
Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $239 Free cancellation Likely to sell out
Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $107.74 Free cancellation
Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $107.74 Free cancellation
Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $226 Free cancellation
Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $150 Free cancellation
Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $199 Free cancellation Likely to sell out
Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $209 Free cancellation Likely to sell out
Arizona Desert Guided E-Bike Adventure (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $145 Free cancellation Likely to sell out
Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $179 Free cancellation
Self-Guided Centipede Desert UTV Rental (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $107.74 Free cancellation
All 326 experiences in Phoenix on Viator (opens viator.com in a new tab)
Prices are Viator’s “from” prices in US dollars as of 16 Sep 2026; the final price depends on date and group. We earn a commission on bookings made through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Tours, tickets and day trips across United States
What people come to see
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Public Library | 3,981,829 | 2017 |
The busiest is Phoenix Public Library at 3,981,829 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Day trips from Phoenix
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tempe | United States | 16 km (10 mi) | about 15 min |
| Phoenix to Scottsdale | United States | 18 km (11 mi) | about 17 min |
| Phoenix to Peoria | United States | 21 km (13 mi) | about 21 min |
| Phoenix to Mesa | United States | 24 km (15 mi) | about 23 min |
| Phoenix to Chandler | United States | 27 km (17 mi) | about 26 min |
| Phoenix to Gilbert | United States | 29 km (18 mi) | about 28 min |
| Phoenix to Surprise | United States | 31 km (20 mi) | about 31 min |
| Phoenix to Tucson | United States | 173 km (108 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Phoenix to Nogales | Mexico | 261 km (162 mi) | about 4 h 14 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Find things to do
Tours, tickets and day trips anywhere Viator sells them: pick a place, compare prices and reviews here, book on Viator.
Common questions
How do I book tours and tickets in Phoenix?
Through Viator, our tours partner. The experiences on this page are live from Viator with their “from” prices; you book on Viator, which takes payment and handles changes and refunds.
What is the most visited attraction in Phoenix?
Phoenix Public Library, with 3,981,829 visitors in 2017 (Wikidata).
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.











