Culture & History things to do in Phoenix

We rank 167 culture and history things to do in Phoenix, United States. The highest scoring is Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $6 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
167
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$6

Culture & History in Phoenix compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Phoenix by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip92$642h4.9/5 (2,867)
Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour89$22611h4.8/5 (1,454)
Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV89$1503h5/5 (777)
Musical Instrument Museum Self-Guided Tour Ticket in Phoenix85$243h4.9/5 (286)
Phoenix Food Tour on Trendy Roosevelt Row with 7 Food Tastings82$1003h4.9/5 (187)
Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast80$2394h4.7/5 (2,175)
Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Van Tour80$1698h4.8/5 (206)
Kayaking the Lower Salt River Granite Reef Trip80$854.5h4.8/5 (162)
ATV Training Session79$571h4.9/5 (220)
Apache Trail with Dolly Steamboat78$2258h4.9/5 (72)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Phoenix

Culture & History in Phoenix: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Phoenix?
Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100 from 2,867 traveler reviews. Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour, Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV, Musical Instrument Museum Self-Guided Tour Ticket in Phoenix follow close behind. We rank 167 culture & history experiences in Phoenix in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Phoenix cost?
Expect around $148 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Phoenix Art Heist: Mural Mystery Exploration Game and Tour from $6, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Phoenix for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Phoenix currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Phoenix?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Phoenix, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
November to April. Summer tours run at dawn or not at all.

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