

Things to do in Phoenix
Phoenix runs on desert experiences: sunrise hot air balloon lifts over the Sonoran, Camelback and South Mountain hikes, off-road Tonto Forest tours and day trips to Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Heat safety and start times decide whether a tour is good, so we weight timing detail in the ranking.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Phoenix?
Outty ranks 339 bookable experiences in Phoenix, United States. The highest scoring is Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip at 92 out of 100, followed by Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV, Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour, Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour. Prices start at $6 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. November to April. Summer tours run at dawn or not at all.
- Ranked experiences
- 339
- In the 90+ Club
- 1
- From
- $6 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top tour operators in Phoenix
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Phoenix they cover.
taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
1964 experiences across 302 cities
PROFI DRIVER
887 experiences across 133 cities
Guydeez
382 experiences across 158 cities
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Questo
335 experiences across 154 cities
BARBIL TOURS
310 experiences across 41 cities
Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in USA
302 experiences across 66 cities
Most Popular in Phoenix
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour

Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour

Kayaking 2 Hr Canyon & Cliffside on Saguaro Lake

Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour

Custom Grand Canyon Day Trip
Most Highly Reviewed in Phoenix
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip

Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV

Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour

Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour

Kayaking 2 Hr Canyon & Cliffside on Saguaro Lake

ATV Training Session & Guided Tour Combo
Last Minute in Phoenix
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip

Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV

Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour

Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour

Kayaking 2 Hr Canyon & Cliffside on Saguaro Lake

ATV Training Session & Guided Tour Combo
Family Friendly in Phoenix
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Scottsdale ATV or UTV 2 Person Guided Sand Buggy Off Road Tour

The Original Downtown Phoenix Food Tour -Alcohol Pkg Included!

Easy Desert Hike & Yoga with Stunning Views

Half-Day Lower Salt River Rafting Tour

SEA LIFE Aquarium Arizona Admission Ticket

Family Fun Guided Hike in Phoenix, Arizona | Kids 10 & under free
Food & Drink in Phoenix
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Phoenix Food Tour on Trendy Roosevelt Row with 7 Food Tastings

Full-Day Guided Trip to The Grand Canyon from Phoenix

Sonoran Desert Sunset Nature Walk & Cactus Tasting. 1.5 hrs

Downtown Gilbert Food Tour -Alcohol Package Included

The Original Downtown Phoenix Food Tour -Alcohol Pkg Included!

Phoenix Haunted Pub Crawl Spirits, Stories and Sips
Culture & History in Phoenix
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip

Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV

Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour

Musical Instrument Museum Self-Guided Tour Ticket in Phoenix

Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

Phoenix Food Tour on Trendy Roosevelt Row with 7 Food Tastings
Outdoors in Phoenix
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip

Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV

Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour

Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour

Kayaking 2 Hr Canyon & Cliffside on Saguaro Lake

ATV Training Session & Guided Tour Combo
Nightlife in Phoenix
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

ATV Training Session & Guided Tour Combo

Arizona Desert Guided E-Bike Adventure

Phoenix Food Tour on Trendy Roosevelt Row with 7 Food Tastings

Phoenix Haunted Pub Ghost Tour

The UP-CLOSE Magic Experience! Downtown Phoenix

The Escape Game in Downtown Gilbert
Highest rated in Phoenix
The top of the Outty Ranking across 339 local experiences
- 1Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip2h • from $6491.6
- 2Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV3h • from $15089.0
- 3Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour11h • from $22688.8
- 4Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour2h • from $10887.4
- 5Kayaking 2 Hr Canyon & Cliffside on Saguaro Lake2h • from $5785.8
- 6ATV Training Session & Guided Tour Combo3h • from $18085.6
- 7Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour2h • from $10885.1
- 8Musical Instrument Museum Self-Guided Tour Ticket in Phoenix3h • from $2485.1
- 9Custom Grand Canyon Day Trip13h • from $26584.8
- 10Sedona and Grand Canyon Full-Day Tour14h • from $29584.8
- 11Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona3h • from $14584.1
- 12Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast4h • from $23983.8
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Planning questions about Phoenix
- What are the best things to do in Phoenix?
- Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip is the highest ranked experience in Phoenix, scoring 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 2,867 traveler reviews. Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV, Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour, Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour, Kayaking 2 Hr Canyon & Cliffside on Saguaro Lake round out the top five. Outty ranks 339 bookable experiences in Phoenix, United States, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Phoenix cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Phoenix is $135 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $6 on Phoenix Art Heist: Mural Mystery Exploration Game and Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Phoenix for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Phoenix currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Phoenix good for families?
- Yes. 7 of the experiences we rank in Phoenix are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Phoenix?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
- November to April. Summer tours run at dawn or not at all. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Phoenix?
- 117 of the 120 experiences we rank in Phoenix offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Phoenix gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Phoenix so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.