"A fun Geology Session"
Grand Canyon Tours
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TripAdvisor #1 Rated • 12 Years of Excellence Awards
Questions? Call us: (877) 845-3283
"Canyon Dave is a Grand Canyon legend...taking people on the most
informative tours of Grand Canyon available."
--From Insiders' Guide to Grand Canyon by T.R. Berger
Only CANYON DAVE TOURS has Any of These:
- A Tripadvisor Number One Rated Tour of Grand Canyon. We received their Heart Award for our 5-star reviews!
- Everyone gets a window seat!
- A Sit-at-the-Rim Geology Talk.
- Pass-around rocks and artifacts of Grand Canyon.
- Take home Canyon Dave's Nature and Geology flyers.
- Passionate guides taught by 'Canyon Dave' Thayer, an Arizona Geology Professor, author of Grand Canyon books, and Museum Curator.
Choose One of These Grand Canyon Tours:
Ultimate Full Day Tour
Our most popular tour, with lunch, short walks, Sit-at-the-Rim geology talk, and the best viewpoints.
$249 Adult/Teen • $234 Senior/Military • $149 Child
Full refund for cancellation 24 hours before tour, otherwise credit for future tour.
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Half Day Tour
The 3-hour tour includes our famous Ultimate tour in abbreviated form, 9:00-12:00 or 1:00-4:00. It starts only in Tusayan or the park itself.
$159 Adult/Teen • $152 Senior/Military • $99 Child
Full refund for cancellation 24 hours before tour, otherwise credit for future tour.
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Private Tour
A custom, intimate experience for families, groups, or special occasions. Any of our tours can be made private.
Starting at $795
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Luxury Multi-day Tour
Explore with Canyon Dave himself! Premium comfort, exclusive viewpoints (only you), and exceptional service from Dave and a second full time associate. An exquisite 8-day journey.
$15,500 per adult guest
View Bespoke DetailsCanyon Dave Tours has very small groups: 9 guests maximum in a 15-passenger tour van. For USA citizens, all your National Park fees are paid. We are fully insured, and we are licensed by the Grand Canyon National Park. We are authorized and inspected by the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Professor "Canyon Dave" has written extensively on the Grand Canyon, including two books: Grand Canyon Geology (1986) by D.W. Thayer and Grand Canyon Fossils (2009) by D.W. Thayer. He has published many articles on Grand Canyon topics. He personally teaches his tour guides.
Canyon Dave Tours Reviews
Walter W. May, 2024
"Canyon Dave Tours - Top Notch adventure!!"
We had an amazing experience on our Grand Canyon Tour provided by Canyon Dave Tours, Inc. Our guide, Leonor, was the best. She is so knowledgeable about the area and went the extra mile to explain to us what we were seeing and many legends of the Canyon.
They operate a small van that picks you up and returns you to your hotel. With a minimum amount of guests on the tour makes it feel very personal. Our guide provided us with snacks, water and lunch at one of the lodges at the canyon.
She took us to all the "highlight" spots in the Canyon and did not make us feel rushed. We can not say enough about the greatest tour we have ever taken. We travel a lot and have taken many tours in the large buses and those tours do not even come close to the experience we had.
I HIGHLY recommend this company and tour, you won't be disappointed. Consider this tour before booking the train up to the canyon, we did both and this one was by far the BEST!!
Frank K. December, 2025
"Highly recommend the guided tour with Canyon Dave Tours"
Viator review: Grand Canyon Tour from Tusayan: Our family of four (two seniors, two grandkids) shared a big van with another family of four (young couple w/ two small children), and everyone had plenty of room.
Our amiable driver, John, clearly enjoys his job, and provided us an excellent experience, with interesting commentary on our numerous stops (even a geology lesson -- complete with labeled rock samples -- on the Canyon at one point). The (included) lunch at one of the lodges was top-notch.
If you're planning your own trip to the Grand Canyon, we highly recommend the guided tour option with Canyon Dave Tours. There's no doubt we saw and learned more than we would have had we ventured about on our own.
Cheryl June 19, 2024
"Don't hesitate to book a tour with Dave's Canyon Tours - the experience will be memorable!"
Keaton was a fountain of knowledge on our tour of the Grand Canyon. He was able to tie in the geology, anthropology, and history of Williams and the Grand Canyon. We were fortunate to have seen wildlife along the route, and he was so nice to double-back so we could get better photo opportunities.
Keaton also took extra care to ensure that the little ones on our trip were kept engaged. He helped pick out souvenir rocks and provided extracurricular literature for the youngest of the bunch to read along our route.
We received the Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence
for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013, and their
Heart Award for
our 5-Star reviews.
Secret shoppers from Trafalgar Tours wrote that The Sit-at-the-Rim Geology Presentation was the best talk they had ever heard on a tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are your Grand Canyon tours?
Our Ultimate Full Day Tour length depends on your starting city: Flagstaff-about 9 hours, Williams-about 8 hours, Tusayan or Grand Canyon hotels-about 6 hours. The Half Day Tour is 3 hours, starting at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM.
Where do you pick up guests?
The Full Day tours pick up from Flagstaff, Williams, Valle, Tusayan, Grand Canyon Village, or any nearby hotel, vacation rental, or campground. The Half Day Tour picks up only in Tusayan and Grand Canyon National Park hotels and campgrounds.
Is lunch included?
Yes — lunch is included on the Ultimate Full Day Tour. All tours include snacks and a variety of beverages throughout the day.
How many people are on each tour?
We keep our groups very small — a maximum of 9 guests on shared Full Day and Half Day Tours, so everyone gets a window seat and personal attention from the guide. Private tours may fill the whole van for just your group.
Do you offer private tours?
Absolutely! Any of our tours can be made private for your family or group. Private tours start at $795 and your group has the van — and your guide — entirely to yourselves. Toggle the private option on any booking form to see pricing.
What should I wear?
Dress for the season, but be aware that temperature and wind conditions at the Grand Canyon can change rapidly. Layers are always a good idea, and comfortable walking shoes are a must. And don't forget sunscreen and a hat — the Canyon sun is intense and the rim wind is real.