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A group of people walking on a path towards a tall, ancient tower in a dry, open landscape with sparse vegetation. 1
A canyon landscape with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation. 2
A plaque on a rock with historical information about the 1956 Grand Canyon TWA-United Airlines accident site. 3
A vast canyon landscape with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation. 4
A vast canyon landscape with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation. 5

Grand Canyon South Rim Self Guided Tour From Verkamps

By WalknTours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$17 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the Grand Canyon at your own pace with this self-guided driving tour along the South Rim and Desert View Drive. Discover iconic overlooks like Mather Point and Desert View Watchtower, while immersing yourself in the rich history and Native American culture of this natural wonder. With GPS guidance, uncover stories of early explorers, photographers, and the unique architecture of the region. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour allows for a comprehensive experience of the Grand Canyon's most famous landmarks and hidden gems.

  • Start your journey at Verkamp's Visitor Centre in Grand Canyon Village
  • Visit historic sites like El Tovar Hotel and Kolb Studio
  • Enjoy educational stops at Yavapai Point and Tusayan Ruin & Museum
  • Ideal for a day trip, with flexibility to explore at your leisure

Activity location

  • Verkamp's Visitor Center
    • 100 South Entrance Road
    • 86023, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Verkamp's Visitor Center
    • 100 South Entrance Road
    • 86023, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States

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Grand Canyon South Rim Self Guided Tour From Verkamps in English

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$17.49 x 1 TravellerNZ$17.49
Total
Price is NZ$17.49

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Autoplay GPS the tour plays automatically as you drive handsfree
  • What's includedWhat's included
    See the sites and learn the storey of the Grand Canyon
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Go anytime and at your own pace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Self Guided Driving on our App WalknTours
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The tour never expires, take it as many times as you like
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No Park Admission to Grand Canyon NP
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No Earbuds or Headphones this is all on our app
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No Human Guide this is all on our driving tour app

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The crown jewel of Desert View Drive. Designed by legendary architect Mary Colter, this 70-foot stone tower offers incredible views and fascinating Native American-inspired artwork.

Verkamp's Visitor Center

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the earliest tourist destinations at the Grand Canyon. Discover the storey of the Verkamp family, who welcomed visitors to the canyon for more than a century while helping shape early tourism on the South Rim.

Hopi House

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Designed by famed architect Mary Colter in 1905, this historic building was created to resemble a traditional Hopi pueblo and remains one of the most unique structures in the park.

El Tovar Hotel

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Grand Canyon's most famous hotel has welcomed visitors, presidents, and celebrities since 1905. Stop to admire its historic architecture and stunning rim-side location.

Yavapai Point

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the best viewpoints in the park. Learn how the canyon formed at the geology museum and stroll the famous Trail of Time while enjoying panoramic canyon views.

Grand Canyon Visitor Center & Mather Point

  • 10m
The most visited viewpoint on the South Rim. Enjoy spectacular views into the canyon and learn about Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service.

Pipe Creek Vista

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
A scenic overlook offering dramatic canyon views and a glimpse into the history of the famous Bright Angel Trail and the adventurers who helped develop it.

Shoshone Point

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
A hidden gem known primarily to locals. A short forest walk leads to one of the most peaceful and least crowded overlooks in the park.

Duck on a Rock Viewpoint

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
This unusual rock formation resembles a duck perched on a boulder and serves as a perfect example of the forces of erosion that continue shaping the canyon today.

Grandview Point

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the most spectacular overlooks on the South Rim. Once the centre of early Grand Canyon tourism, it offers expansive views and access to the challenging Grandview Trail.

Tusayan Ruins and Museum

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the remains of an 800-year-old Ancestral Puebloan village and learn about the people who called the canyon home long before the arrival of European explorers.

Navajo Point

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The highest viewpoint on the South Rim, offering sweeping views across the canyon and towards the North Rim.

Location

Activity location

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    Verkamp's Visitor Center
    • 100 South Entrance Road
    • 86023, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Verkamp's Visitor Center
    • 100 South Entrance Road
    • 86023, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States

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