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.
Side by side
| Cathedral Rock | Chapel of the Holy Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 42 | 48 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 87 | 88 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 79 | 80 |
| Cheapest experience | $63 | $69 |
| Average time needed | 3.5h | 3.8h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Cathedral Rock
- 1. Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour
Outty Ranking 87 · from $126 · 5.5h
- 2. Sedona Off-Road Jeep Tour: Rugged Western Canyons & Wildlife
Outty Ranking 87 · from $135 · 3h
- 3. Ebike Tour of Sedona to c more.Selfguided Chapel, Cathedral, Bell
Outty Ranking 86 · from $98 · 2.3h
- 4. Sightseeing Highlights Tour of Sedona
Outty Ranking 84 · from $63 · 2h
- 5. Total Sedona Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Outty Ranking 82 · from $109 · 5.5h
Best ways to see Chapel of the Holy Cross
- 1. Sedona Magical Sightseeing Highlight Tour- 5 Stars
Outty Ranking 88 · from $69 · 2.5h
- 2. Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour
Outty Ranking 87 · from $126 · 5.5h
- 3. Ebike Tour of Sedona to c more.Selfguided Chapel, Cathedral, Bell
Outty Ranking 86 · from $98 · 2.3h
- 4. Ultimate Sedona Jeep Tour: Vortex, Landmarks & Scenic Views
Outty Ranking 83 · from $119 · 5.5h
- 5. Total Sedona Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Outty Ranking 82 · from $109 · 5.5h
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).
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