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.
Side by side
| Bell Rock | Oak Creek Canyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 37 | 55 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 87 | 88 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 74 | 80 |
| Cheapest experience | $46 | $67 |
| Average time needed | 3.4h | 8.9h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 92% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Bell Rock
- 1. Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour
Outty Ranking 87 · from $126 · 5.5h
- 2. Ebike Tour of Sedona to c more.Selfguided Chapel, Cathedral, Bell
Outty Ranking 86 · from $98 · 2.3h
- 3. Total Sedona Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Outty Ranking 82 · from $109 · 5.5h
- 4. 2.5-Hour Sedona Sightseeing Tour with Sedona Hotel Pickup
Outty Ranking 72 · from $76 · 2.5h
- 5. City of the Star People Tours
Outty Ranking 71 · from $189 · 4h
Best ways to see Oak Creek Canyon
- 1. Grand Canyon Deluxe Day Trip from Sedona
Outty Ranking 88 · from $197 · 11h
- 2. Private Grand Canyon Day Tour
Outty Ranking 86 · from $339 · 9h
- 3. Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona
Outty Ranking 82 · from $312 · 11.5h
- 4. Grand Canyon Sunset Tour from Sedona
Outty Ranking 81 · from $241 · 10.5h
- 5. Grand Canyon Experience Tour from Sedona
Outty Ranking 79 · from $191 · 11h
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).
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