Private Luxury Tour: Montezuma Castle & Tuzigoot
4.8
14 Ratings
Camp Verde
Embark on a private luxury tour of Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monument. Explore the rich history and legends of the indigenous people while capturing stunning photos.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Montezuma Castle National Monument - Montezuma Castle is situated about 90 feet (27 m) up a sheer limestone cliff, facing the adjacent Beaver Creek, which drains into the perennial Verde River just north of Camp Verde. It is one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America, in part because of its ideal placement in a natural alcove that protects it from exposure to the elements. The precariousness of the dwelling’s location and its immense scale - almost 4,000 square feet (370 m2) of floor space across five stories - suggest that the Sinagua were daring builders and skilled engineers. Access into the structure was most likely permitted by a series of portable ladders, which made it difficult for enemy tribes to penetrate the natural defense of the vertical barrier.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Tasty snacks included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive and private luxury excursion tailored just for you! Let our knowledgeable guide enlighten you with the folklore and heritage of the native inhabitants. Join us on a journey to Montezuma Castle, Tuzigoot National Monument and, time allowing, Montezuma Well. Ample opportunities await for photography! The Verde Valley of Northern Arizona is home to one of the most archaeologically-rich regions in North America. Occupied by numerous societies over thousands of years, the remnants of their existence have left a lasting mark on this terrain.
- Passports are not needed.
Location
Montezuma Castle National Monument
2800 Montezuma Castle Hwy,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(14 Ratings)
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Navigator142576
Feb 25, 2024
A Great Sedona Trip - We had an excellent tour of Montezuma's Castle and Tuzigoot. Our guide, Bob was so informative and also so entertaining!
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Thad_b
Mar 6, 2023
Mark’s the man - Mark was very knowledgeable and very professional. He loves his life and where he lives and it shows.
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Dale_m
Nov 22, 2022
A Castle to remember - This was an awesome tour. Our guide, Bob, made the tour exceptional. His knowledge and presentations made the tour, the most memorable tour we have ever taken. It covered two site, the Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma's Castle. The tour of Tuzigoot allowed for a close of look at the architecture of small settlements. Giving us the opportunity to have an understanding of how the Sinaqua would build for survival, daily living and protection. This was followed by visiting the second site Montezuma's Castle. The one thing that was out of everyone's control was not being able to see inside the Castle. Unfortunately, only archaeologist have been able to physically be in the structure since 1951. It is still an amazing site to see.
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Tracypl4982gr
Oct 1, 2021
Indian ruins - Breath taking. Not sure how they did that without technology!! Walking thru was really beautiful! Take a mask if you want a souvenir!
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Carolyn_c
Aug 22, 2021
Sedona side trip - Ken was a wonderful guide! We really appreciated his flexibility and insight into the Native American ruins we visited while on our trip to AZ. When our daughter expressed interest in seeing a particular town, he rearranged the route to include a quick mini-adventure to a mine, and drove us through that town to we could see it. Excellent trip and guide!
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Elizabeth_w
Mar 3, 2021
Had a great half day with Bob exploring the two sites and learning a great deal about the local history. - The guide, Bob, was impressively knowledgeable and shared his love of history with great enthusiasm. My husband and I truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely recommend this excursion to all who are heading this way!!
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Sadielove75
Oct 16, 2020
Great tour and experience - This was a great trip. We had our own private car and Bob our guide was great. Personal and knowledgeable. I never new these sites where there and they are something to see especially Montezumaz castle. You can do these sites on your own but you won’t get as much out of without a tour.
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Susan_s
Feb 20, 2020
The sites and information provided by our guide - Bob our guide was great. We had a wonderful time. Tour was informative and entertaining. We highly recommend
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Bobmg9126bj
Nov 17, 2019
Amazing if you're interested in Indian culture - Montezuma's castle and Tuzigoot show two different Indian dwellings of the past. Both are interesting in their complexity of construction, and their glimpse into the life of these local tribes. Definitely worth the visit.
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Sharon
Apr 16, 2023
Tuzigoot walk - These were interesting pre-Columbian ruins and it made for a pleasant experience. But there was no wow factor as there is for many National Park-run properties. Clearly the "ruins" had been extensively repaired to make it suitable for visiting. That's ok, and I'm glad we went, and I would go again, but it is not a top-rated attraction.
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