Best Local Tour Guides in Phoenix

2 Fly Us Hot Air Balloon Rides has been offering local tours in Phoenix for over 30 years. The family-operated business provides thrilling air tours of the area for up to four passengers per balloon, and the group is dedicated to making every ride a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Customers have raved about the owner's experience as a pilot, the friendly and knowledgeable, service, and incredible views and photo opportunities of the desert, mountains, valley, rivers, lakes, and wildlife. 2 Fly Us also offers balloon piloting courses and corporate advertising services, and has flown for the likes of Dodge, Wendy's and the NFL.

A Closer Look Tours has been providing specialized tours to those in the Glendale area for over 25 years. The family-owned group arranges guided tours through the heart of Mexico focusing on the Copper Canyon area and features a Copper Canyon 8 Day Tour leaving from and arriving back to Phoenix, a Copper Canyon Customized Tour, and a five-day Running with the Tarahumara option as well. Clients appreciate experiencing authentic Mexico via all-inclusive packages as well as skilled and dedicated guides and can also enjoy the scenery and history on the famous Copper Canyon Railway. A Closer Look Tours is a member of the National Tour Association and also works closely with the Mexican Tourism Board.

Arizona Segway Tours is a local tour company in Fort McDowell. Visitors can take in the breathtaking landscape and views while riding an eco-friendly Segway PT through the Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale or through Sedona. All tour participants can receive training and practice until they feel comfortable on the Segway prior to starting out, and all routes pass a number of local landmarks with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. Tours last anywhere from one and a half to two and a half hours, and a sunset tour is available in Sedona as well. Arizona Segway Tours received a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor in 2014.

Firebird Balloons handles local tours in the Phoenix area. Visitors in private and semi-private groups of up to four are able to take in views of the Sonoran Desert via small group trips at sunrise, romantic rides for couples at sunset, wedding ceremony balloon rides, and tethered balloon rides as well. Clients can review all prices for various options on Firebird Balloons' website and also check availability for and even book their desired ride. A gallery of photos from past trips can also be perused online, and individuals can contact the group with any questions or for further details as well.

Great Arizona Beer Tours is a local tour company serving the Chandler area. Visitors can enjoy a four, six, or 12-hour tour of three Phoenix breweries and lunch in a luxurious mini-coach, a two-day tour to visit breweries in Phoenix or Flagstaff with full amenities, or a Dream Tour to travel to as many breweries throughout Arizona as desired. The founders wrote the ultimate guide to Arizona breweries covering 99 breweries in the state, are dedicated to helping others explore the art of craft beer in Arizona, and can custom design tours for private parties, clubs, businesses, alumni organizations, and other needs as well.

Scottsdale Segway Tours offers local tours in Scottsdale. Options include the Old Town Exploration Tour™, Ultimate Old Town Discovery Tour™, and Sunsets, Segways & City Lights Tour™, and clients receive wireless headsets, unlimited free bottled water, and two professional guides for every group as well. The team has a top-notch reputation due to its credibility, safety, small group sizes, brand new Segways, flexible scheduling, and exclusive “Passport to Savings” featuring discounts to numerous restaurants, shops, and museums in the Downtown Scottsdale area. Scottsdale Segway Tours has been named a #1 Tour Company in Arizona by TripAdvisor for seven consecutive years, and fees also include complimentary digital photos of the tour as well.

Southwest Tours has been providing local tours in Phoenix for almost 35 years. The team is known for its knowledgeable guides, custom vans outfitted with 15 passenger seats including 12 captain chairs, and friendly service. Tours available include Apache Trail, Dolly Steamboat and Goldfield Ghost Town, City of Phoenix and Scottsdale, and Pueblo Grande Museum, Grand Canyon National Park via Sedona Overnight, and other customized tour options, and clients include vacationers, travel agents, destination managers, and the hospitality industry. Southwest Tours is a member of the Phoenix and Scottsdale chambers of commerce as well as the Grand Circle Association and is a Preferred Partner of the National Concierge Association.

Taste It Tours has been a Phoenix local tour group since 2010. Visitors enjoy a culinary adventure through the best spots for food and drinks in Downtown Phoenix and Old Town Scottsdale while learning about the areas as well. The company offers the Scottsdale Trolley Food Tour, the Taste of Scottsdale Tour, the Phoenix Evening Dine Around, and the Original Phoenix Food Tour, and private group tours are available as well for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, cooking groups, and bridal or baby showers. Client also use Taste It Tours for effective corporate team building, conference add-ons, networking groups, employee welcoming, and work anniversaries, and tours take place seven days a week.