Bell Rock vs Oak Creek Canyon: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Oak Creek Canyon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 80 against 74 for Bell Rock, and it has 55 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.

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Bell Rock compared with Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona
Bell RockOak Creek Canyon
Ranked experiences3755
Top Outty Ranking8788
Average ranking (top 10)7480
Cheapest experience$46$67
Average time needed3.4h8.9h
Free cancellation100% of options92% 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 Oak Creek Canyon

  1. 1. Grand Canyon Deluxe Day Trip from Sedona

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $197 · 11h

  2. 2. Private Grand Canyon Day Tour

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $339 · 9h

  3. 3. Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $312 · 11.5h

  4. 4. Grand Canyon Sunset Tour from Sedona

    Outty Ranking 81 · from $241 · 10.5h

  5. 5. Grand Canyon Experience Tour from Sedona

    Outty Ranking 79 · from $191 · 11h

All 55 Oak Creek Canyon experiences

Frequently asked questions

Bell Rock or Oak Creek Canyon: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Oak Creek Canyon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 80 against 74 for Bell Rock, and it has 55 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 Oak Creek Canyon?

Ranked experiences at Bell Rock start from $46 and at Oak Creek Canyon from $67 per person.

How long do you need at Bell Rock and Oak Creek Canyon?

Experiences at Bell Rock run 3.4 hours on average and at Oak Creek Canyon 8.9 hours, so both fit in one day in Sedona with a break in between.

Can you do Bell Rock and Oak Creek Canyon 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 92% of Oak Creek Canyon 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 Oak Creek Canyon: Grand Canyon Deluxe Day Trip from Sedona (Outty Ranking 88, from $197).