Bell Rock vs Cathedral Rock: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Cathedral Rock first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 79 against 74 for Bell Rock, and it has 42 ranked ways to see it versus 37. Bell Rock is the cheaper entry at $46, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Sedona, pair them: plan Bell Rock in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Bell Rock in Sedona, United States

Bell Rock

Cathedral Rock in Sedona, United States

Cathedral Rock

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Bell Rock compared with Cathedral Rock in Sedona
Bell RockCathedral Rock
Ranked experiences3742
Top Outty Ranking8787
Average ranking (top 10)7479
Cheapest experience$46$63
Average time needed3.4h3.5h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Bell Rock

  1. 1. Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $126 · 5.5h

  2. 2. Ebike Tour of Sedona to c more.Selfguided Chapel, Cathedral, Bell

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $98 · 2.3h

  3. 3. Total Sedona Half Day Sightseeing Tour

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $109 · 5.5h

  4. 4. 2.5-Hour Sedona Sightseeing Tour with Sedona Hotel Pickup

    Outty Ranking 72 · from $76 · 2.5h

  5. 5. City of the Star People Tours

    Outty Ranking 71 · from $189 · 4h

All 37 Bell Rock experiences

Best ways to see Cathedral Rock

  1. 1. Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $126 · 5.5h

  2. 2. Sedona Off-Road Jeep Tour: Rugged Western Canyons & Wildlife

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $135 · 3h

  3. 3. Ebike Tour of Sedona to c more.Selfguided Chapel, Cathedral, Bell

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $98 · 2.3h

  4. 4. Sightseeing Highlights Tour of Sedona

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $63 · 2h

  5. 5. Total Sedona Half Day Sightseeing Tour

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $109 · 5.5h

All 42 Cathedral Rock experiences

Frequently asked questions

Bell Rock or Cathedral Rock: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Cathedral Rock first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 79 against 74 for Bell Rock, and it has 42 ranked ways to see it versus 37. Bell Rock is the cheaper entry at $46, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Sedona, pair them: plan Bell Rock in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Bell Rock or Cathedral Rock?

Ranked experiences at Bell Rock start from $46 and at Cathedral Rock from $63 per person.

How long do you need at Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock?

Experiences at Bell Rock run 3.4 hours on average and at Cathedral Rock 3.5 hours, so both fit in one day in Sedona with a break in between.

Can you do Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Bell Rock options and 100% of Cathedral Rock options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Bell Rock: Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour (Outty Ranking 87, from $126). For Cathedral Rock: Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour (Outty Ranking 87, from $126).

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