8 to 12 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
5 people
English
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon South Rim! Discover the rich history, stunning vistas, and fascinating geology of this natural wonder. As you walk along the rim, you will hear engaging stories and interesting facts about the canyon's formation, its ancient inhabitants, and its significance today. Enjoy the flexibility of exploring at your own pace, stopping at iconic viewpoints like Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station, and Desert View Watchtower. Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the canyon home and capture breathtaking photos of the expansive landscapes. Perfect for families, adventurers, and nature lovers, the audio tour makes your visit to the Grand Canyon South Rim both informative and enjoyable. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and let the adventure begin!
View the Little Colorado River Overlook.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archeological site and interpretive museum of ancient Puebloan village circa 1100 AD.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At 7,360 feet above sea level, Lipan Point offers some of the most expansive and clear views of the entire canyon.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Navajo Point offers a great view of Desert View Watchtower, as well as panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado River.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Explore this Mary Colter-designed structure. Also offers gift shop, grocery store and ice cream parlor services.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Named for famed nature artist Thomas Moran, Moran Point is an excellent place to see the vibrant colors of the Grand Canyon Supergroup and basement rocks like Vishnu Shist.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fire lookout tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. It is approximately 10 miles east of the Tusayan Ranger District Office and houses an observation deck and informational signage.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shady ponderosa pine forest while stealing glances of the canyon through the trees.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that once housed the Grandview Hotel, Pete Berry’s mining enterprise. From here, you can hear the Hance Rapids below.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that features a Kaibab limestone formation that has eroded into the shape of a duck.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Two quick pullovers for taking in more great canyon views.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The trailhead located at Yaki Point that connects to the Bright Angel Trail before descending to the canyon floor.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
The first viewpoint on Desert View Drive.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Named for Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, Mather Point is located a short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and parking areas.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
From Mather Point, walk less than a mile along the flat, paved Rim Trail to the Yavapai Geology Museum. Here you’ll learn more about the geology of the Grand Canyon through interpretive panels and a topographical relief map of the entire canyon. The museum used to be the Yavapai Observation Station, so it offers some of the best panoramic views you’ll see all day. Also has a gift shop on site.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Grand Canyon Village was the first spot at the South Rim to offer tourist accommodations. With over 120 years of history here, you can explore the historical buildings and Native artwork, shop for souvenirs and grab a bite to eat at iconic restaurants like Fred Harvey Burger Diner.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
A visitor center, curio shop, and family home that’s been in the park for over a century.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Commissioned by the Fred Harvey Company in 1904, Mary Colter built this “Indian Arts Building” in the style of a 1,000 year-old Native American Pueblo village dwelling. These days it houses local Native American art and a gift shop.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The first luxury hotel built on the South Rim in 1905.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Built in 1935 as a “moderately priced” alternative, the luxury El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge offers historic rooms, cozy cabins, two restaurants, a gift shop, and instant access to the South Rim.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mary Colter designed the Lookout Studio in 1914 as a refuge for tourists and artists to sit, relax, and gaze out at the beauty of the canyon. Today, tourists can still do just that, but now there is an added bonus of a gift shop.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The original photography studio of Emery and Ellsworth Kolb is now an art gallery, bookstore and curio shop.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Before the time of automobiles, the trains were the lifeblood of the canyon, bringing in tourists and supplies. Check out the original log depot with signs and memorabilia to get a feel for the train depot’s heyday.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
There are many surprising viewpoints and overlooks down the 26-mile Desert View Drive.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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