Cathedral Rock vs Chapel of the Holy Cross: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Chapel of the Holy Cross first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 80 against 79 for Cathedral Rock, and it has 48 ranked ways to see it versus 42. Cathedral Rock is the cheaper entry at $63, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Sedona, pair them: plan Cathedral Rock in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

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Cathedral Rock compared with Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona
Cathedral RockChapel of the Holy Cross
Ranked experiences4248
Top Outty Ranking8788
Average ranking (top 10)7980
Cheapest experience$63$69
Average time needed3.5h3.8h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

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

Best ways to see Chapel of the Holy Cross

  1. 1. Sedona Magical Sightseeing Highlight Tour- 5 Stars

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $69 · 2.5h

  2. 2. Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $126 · 5.5h

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

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $98 · 2.3h

  4. 4. Ultimate Sedona Jeep Tour: Vortex, Landmarks & Scenic Views

    Outty Ranking 83 · from $119 · 5.5h

  5. 5. Total Sedona Half Day Sightseeing Tour

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $109 · 5.5h

All 48 Chapel of the Holy Cross experiences

Frequently asked questions

Cathedral Rock or Chapel of the Holy Cross: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Chapel of the Holy Cross first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 80 against 79 for Cathedral Rock, and it has 48 ranked ways to see it versus 42. Cathedral Rock is the cheaper entry at $63, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Sedona, pair them: plan Cathedral Rock in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Cathedral Rock or Chapel of the Holy Cross?

Ranked experiences at Cathedral Rock start from $63 and at Chapel of the Holy Cross from $69 per person.

How long do you need at Cathedral Rock and Chapel of the Holy Cross?

Experiences at Cathedral Rock run 3.5 hours on average and at Chapel of the Holy Cross 3.8 hours, so both fit in one day in Sedona with a break in between.

Can you do Cathedral Rock and Chapel of the Holy Cross 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 Cathedral Rock options and 100% of Chapel of the Holy Cross options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Cathedral Rock: Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour (Outty Ranking 87, from $126). For Chapel of the Holy Cross: Sedona Magical Sightseeing Highlight Tour- 5 Stars (Outty Ranking 88, from $69).