Chapel of the Holy Cross 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 80 for Chapel of the Holy Cross, and it has 55 ranked ways to see it versus 48. With a full day in Sedona, pair them: plan Chapel of the Holy Cross in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, United States

Chapel of the Holy Cross

Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona, United States

Oak Creek Canyon

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Chapel of the Holy Cross compared with Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona
Chapel of the Holy CrossOak Creek Canyon
Ranked experiences4855
Top Outty Ranking8888
Average ranking (top 10)8080
Cheapest experience$69$67
Average time needed3.8h8.9h
Free cancellation100% of options92% of options
Free to visitNoNo

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

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

Chapel of the Holy Cross 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 80 for Chapel of the Holy Cross, and it has 55 ranked ways to see it versus 48. With a full day in Sedona, pair them: plan Chapel of the Holy Cross in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Chapel of the Holy Cross or Oak Creek Canyon?

Ranked experiences at Chapel of the Holy Cross start from $69 and at Oak Creek Canyon from $67 per person.

How long do you need at Chapel of the Holy Cross and Oak Creek Canyon?

Experiences at Chapel of the Holy Cross run 3.8 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 Chapel of the Holy Cross 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 Chapel of the Holy Cross 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 Chapel of the Holy Cross: Sedona Magical Sightseeing Highlight Tour- 5 Stars (Outty Ranking 88, from $69). For Oak Creek Canyon: Grand Canyon Deluxe Day Trip from Sedona (Outty Ranking 88, from $197).

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