Sedona Train Tours: 5 to Book

1.Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,821 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $186Our pick

You’ll ride a vintage train 20 miles along the Verde River near Sedona, with indoor seating, open-air viewing cars, lunch at the depot, appetizers, and a champagne toast. Guides such as Chris, Eric, and Neal add history and local stories, while the route reveals bridges, tunnels, mining sites, and cliff dwellings.

“Incredible scenery, wonderful hosts and just an unbelievable journey! well worth the time and money!”

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2.Grand Canyon Railroad Excursion from Sedona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $350

Leave Sedona early, ride coach class from Williams to the Grand Canyon, then explore South and East Rim viewpoints by guided minivan. Guides such as Cat, Andrea, Steve, and Brian add local stories and practical help. The return includes Cameron Trading Post in Navajo Nation.

“Our tour guide, Cat was very knowledgeable. She made the tour an awesome adventure. We had fun all along the way. Her enthusiasm and informative free spirited attitude added to the awesomeness of the adventure.”

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3.Sedona, AZ: Grand Canyon Guided Tour and Historic Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 122 reviews · 11 hours · from $350

Spend 11 hours traveling from Sedona to the Grand Canyon by scenic drive, historic railway, and guided van. Ride from Williams to Grand Canyon Village, then visit South and East Rim overlooks, Desert View Watchtower, and Cameron Trading Post with an English-speaking guide.

“Andrea was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. She was great with my grandchildren and we all had an amazing time. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. We are grateful that we got to spend this amazing trip with our family! Thank you Andrea for making this so memorable, she feels like part of the family now! 🤗”

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4.Grand Canyon Railway Full-Day Scenic Rail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 89 reviews · 11 hours · from $350

Travel from Sedona to Williams, board the Grand Canyon Railway, and reach Grand Canyon Village in style. After lunch on your own, guides such as Cat, Matt, or Sheldon take you to South and East Rim viewpoints, the Little Colorado River Gorge, and the Painted Desert.

“Our guide Ty was fantastic: super experienced, knowledgeable, kind, and clear in all communications. The train was fun. A highlight was spotting some wild horses in full gallop. Then Ty took us to multiple viewing spots along the GC rim, let us look through his telescope, and told us lots of interesting stuff. We loved it. Thank you, Ty!”

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5.Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $186

Ride 40 miles through Verde Canyon from Clarkdale in a first-class cabin, with panoramic windows, snacks, appetizers, a Champagne toast, and access to open-air cars. Sunset, wildlife, mining sites, cliff dwellings, and stars fill the route. Guides such as Tim and Romm add local stories.

“This was just okay. It was way too long. Could be cut to two hours and it would have been better. The food was more than. we expected to get. The drinks were just okay.”

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