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Sedona, Arizona

Montezuma Castle & Tuzigoot Private Tour

A private half-day visiting two real Sinagua cliff-dwelling sites near Sedona.

Private tour — just your group 3 to 4 hours Up to 56 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private half-day tour to two well-preserved Sinagua archaeological sites: the cliff dwellings of Montezuma Castle National Monument and the pueblo ruin of Tuzigoot National Monument.

A private half-day tour to two real, well-preserved archaeological sites near Sedona, both built by the Sinagua people. Note that national monument entrance fees are not included in the tour price.

Highlights

  • Montezuma Castle National Monument A multi-story cliff dwelling built into a limestone cliff face by the Sinagua between roughly 1100 and 1425 AD.
  • Tuzigoot National Monument A three-story pueblo ruin on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge, also built by the Sinagua.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

P

Pickup

Hotel pickup in the Sedona area.

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Montezuma Castle National Monument

A multi-story cliff dwelling built into a limestone cliff face by the Sinagua between roughly 1100 and 1425 AD.

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Tuzigoot National Monument

A three-story pueblo ruin on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge, also built by the Sinagua.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Choose Your Vehicle

Every group size is covered — from an intimate private ride to large multi-coach groups.

Black Chevrolet Suburban executive SUV Up to 6

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban

A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van Up to 14

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration

Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.

White Prevost luxury motorcoach Up to 56

Prevost Coach Bus

Prevost motorcoach

Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, entrance fees for Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments are not included in the tour price.
The cliff dwelling is viewed from a paved walking trail below; visitors are not permitted to enter the structure itself, in order to preserve the site.
Yes, both sites have short, accessible walking paths rather than strenuous hikes.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private half-day tour to two well-preserved Sinagua archaeological sites: the cliff dwellings of Montezuma Castle National Monument and the pueblo ruin of Tuzigoot National Monument. A private half-day tour to two real, well-preserved archaeological sites near Sedona, both built by the Sinagua people. Note that national monument entrance fees are not included in the tour price.

Montezuma Castle was made a national monument by Theodore Roosevelt on December 8, 1906, among the first sites protected after the Antiquities Act. The Sinagua occupied dwellings here from roughly 1100 to 1425 CE. The main structure rises five stories with an estimated 45 to 60 rooms, and was built over about three centuries. The name is a misnomer: it has no connection to Montezuma or the Aztecs.

Tuzigoot is a different kind of site, a hilltop pueblo of about 110 rooms in two and three stories, built around 1000 CE and occupied to about 1400. At its peak around 250 people lived there. The name is an Apache word meaning crooked water, referring to nearby Pecks Lake. It became a national monument in 1939.

Seeing a cliff dwelling and then a hilltop pueblo in the same morning shows how the Sinagua adapted their architecture to the Verde Valley terrain.

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