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Phoenix Photo Tour: Street Art and Sonoran Desert
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84 Ratings
Phoenix
Experience the best of Phoenix on a fast-paced, photo sightseeing tour. Explore the vibrant street art, stunning Sonoran desert, and unique architecture. Join us now!
Experience the best of Phoenix on a fast-paced, photo sightseeing tour. Explore the vibrant street art, stunning Sonoran desert, and unique architecture. Join us now!
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix - Join us as we cruise through historic neighborhoods of Phoenix. See the Nancy T. Hance Park area that includes the famous Phoenix Japanese Friendship Tea Garden.
- Roosevelt Row - Phoenix has been center for upbeat and contemporary art for decades. None stands out more that the world renowned, Roosevelt…
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix - Join us as we cruise through historic neighborhoods of Phoenix. See the Nancy T. Hance Park area that includes the famous Phoenix Japanese Friendship Tea Garden.
- Roosevelt Row - Phoenix has been center for upbeat and contemporary art for decades. None stands out more that the world renowned, Roosevelt Row. Home to dozens of accomplished street artists work. View and photograph colorful street art that the Roosevelt Row area is known for.
- Tempe Marketplace - Phoenix is a fast growing metro area. With modern high-rise buildings and futuristic designs, downtown Tempe is a wonderful site to see modern architecture, creative use of window design as well as a backdrop of the Rio Salado, or Salt River that flows through the downtown area.
- Papago Park - Need to get your daily steps in? Papago Park is home to several popular recreational trails and hiking locations. Jump on boars as we take you on a 1 mile hike to gain an amazing view of the Phoenix area. Our hike will be light and extremely safe.
- Phoenix Convention Center & Venues - Our Starting point. Loads of action and excitement.
- Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market - Enjoy the colors and atmosphere. minutes from our departure
- Tempe Town Lake - Colorful and active spot for fun and relaxation.
- Phoenix Zoo - We stop near by the Phoenix Zoo. See exotic animals from throughout the world. You may request to be dropped off and secure your own transportation back to downtown Phoenix.
- Desert Botanical Garden - We stop near by the Desert Botanical Garden. See exotic animals from throughout the world. You may request to be dropped off and secure your own transportation back to downtown Phoenix.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Additional Information
See and experience the very best tourist sights found within Phoenix. This tour is a photo sightseeing tour, is fast paced and includes a robust walk in the Sonoran desert.
Free photo lessons are offered.
See our amazing and colorful street art that reflects our passion and respect for artists and their concepts of life here in Phoenix and the amazing…
See and experience the very best tourist sights found within Phoenix. This tour is a photo sightseeing tour, is fast paced and includes a robust walk in the Sonoran desert.
Free photo lessons are offered.
See our amazing and colorful street art that reflects our passion and respect for artists and their concepts of life here in Phoenix and the amazing experience of the Sonoran desert that surrounds our metro area.
You’ll see examples of our neighborhoods that boast spanish and modern architecture design.
Come and see firsthand how we live here and see what makes Phoenix one of America’s most visited cities.
Location
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
North 2nd Street
Meet on Passenger Loading Areas at east hotel exit.
We gather at south area of covered passenger loading area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(84 Ratings)
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Erich
Sep 19, 2025
Phoenix, Arizona. A Wonderful City Tour. - Just a wonderful introduction to some of the nice highlights of Phoenix; including the history of the city, its architecture, some of the hidden gems that make Phoenix a unique location, and the natural sciences in and around the town. Jake, our tour guide was excellent; knowledgable, accommodating, and super friendly. Thanks Jake.
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Marshia_h
Sep 16, 2025
A view of Phoenix - The driver knew a lot of history of the area and was accommodating for those who didn’t won’t to do the little bit of hiking. Since our group was small he was able to stop in a mural alley for us to take pictures.
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Keisha_w
Sep 10, 2025
10/10 highly recommend.... - 10/10 highly recommend. Mike our guide was amazing very knowledgeable of the city friendly just an all around experience you have to do when in Phoenix.
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W6644qlamyd
Aug 26, 2025
Quick and thorough - Kennedy was a great tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about Arizona. We did not have a lot of time in Phoenix so this tour allowed for several sites and two easy hikes. Kennedy also got us back to our hotel safely as a sand storm was rolling into the Phoenix area. This made the tour even more exciting! I would recommend this tour if you don’t have a lot of time.
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E3562gtjordanb
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent tour with an awesome tour guide Kennedy. A ton of interesting information and great views of the city. - Excellent tour. Tour guide Kennedy had a ton of interesting information about the city, its architecture and, Phoenix history. I enjoyed seeing the city artwork, the unique buildings, and the 360 degree views from the lookout points. Great conversation. Very knowledgeable of the city and its many must sees.
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Courtney_c
Aug 13, 2025
So much fun! Even as a... - So much fun! Even as a native to Arizona it's been forever since I've been to Papago Park and seen the cave.
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Experience803899
Aug 11, 2025
Super hot, remember to bring the folded umbrella - The sun is so hot that it is difficult to walk outside, and there are no pedestrians on the streets in the city because of the heat. It is more convenient to drive here, recommend renting a car. If you want to walk, there is a bus in the city that can be taken, and it is convenient to use the app charge. But remember, to bring an umbrella, otherwise walk on the road is hot ~
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Dawnbx315nk
Sep 23, 2025
Guide great - Very informative and pace was good. Just a little difficult to see the buildings downtown when inside the van. Guide, Jake, was helpful, clear speaking and prompt.
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Carlafrancesca
Aug 20, 2025
If you can't do a walking tour and prefer to be driven, this is for you. - I took the 4:00p tour with my cousin and few things that attracted us to this tour unfortunately didn't happen. The description said one thing, but the reality was another.
The description: This tour is a photo sightseeing tour, is fast paced and includes a robust walk in the Sonoran desert.
Reality: This tour is a fast-paced tour that takes places inside inside a vehicle the entire time, with the exception of an optional robust walk in the Sonoran desert.
The description: Pass by Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
Reality: A literal pass-by while driving inside the car.
The description: Roosevelt Row - Stop: 10 minutes
Reality: A literal pass-by while driving inside the car. No stop. My cousin was particularly disappointed as she is a big art-lover.
The description: Free photo lessons are offered.
Reality: This was never offered.
Our tour guide, Mike, was super nice, passionate about his state, and had a lot of knowledge on history, cacti, and so much more. He offered many times to take photos of my cousin and I. But the description just does not match the reality of what the tour is which is.
The highlight of the tour was the "robust walk in the Sonoran Desert." While it was optional, it was what we were looking forward to the most. You can definitely do this at your own pace. There is no way to get lost in case you want to go faster or slower than those you are with. It's a beautiful little spot in nature, and we were lucky it wasn't crowded when we went (107 degrees).
If you want to beat the Arizona heat and get a Costco sample of downtown with an appetizer of the Sonoran desert, then this tour is for you. I would also recommend this tour for folks unable to walk or be in the heat for very long.
If you are like us and are excited to explore, walk, see art and architecture up close in real life, and/or learn how to take better photos, then I wouldn't recommend this one for you.
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Jr_s
Aug 18, 2025
Phoenix is hot in August! - It was a fine tour. It just was too hot, about 116 degrees. The van's A/C had trouble keeping up with the heat. If I had known it would be that hot and uncomfortable, I would probably not have booked the tour.
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