Half-day 3-hour tours pick up only in Tusayan and park hotels and campgrounds
Grand Canyon Half Day Tour
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Dora, Canyon Dave's wife and guide, looked at our guests...
"Some folks just want a briefer introduction and want a Grand Canyon tour guide with deep knowledge about the Canyon. You know what we need? We should have a shorter tour!" she exclaimed,
Let's have a Three Hour Tour!
Secret shoppers from Trafalgar Tours wrote that The Geology Presentation was the best talk they had ever heard on any tour.
Half Day Tour prices are:
• $159 Adults and Teens
• $152 Seniors and Active Military
• $99 Child 12 and under
Morning tours run 9:00–12:00 • Afternoon tours run 1:00–4:00 Mountain Time.
Pick up and drop off is at any lodging in Tusayan or Grand Canyon National Park hotels and campgrounds.
Only CANYON DAVE TOURS has Any of These:
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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.
All dates are available on our Guided Tour of Grand Canyon, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Trip Advisor has our awesome testimonials.
We received their 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.
Half Day Tours start only in hotels or campgrounds in Tusayan or the National Park.
Absolutely all our Grand Canyon escorted tours are fully guided. We will even eat lunch with you. More importantly, we want to help you to understand and perhaps come to love the Grand Canyon. It is a precious place. Our guides' hearts are here. Dave says his spirit flows beside a bubbling stream under the cottonwood trees in Bright Angel Canyon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Half Day Tours pick up?
Half Day Tours pick up and drop off at any hotel, lodge, or campground in Tusayan or Grand Canyon National Park. We do not pick up from Flagstaff or Williams for this tour.
What time do tours run?
We offer two departure times — morning tours run 9:00 to 12:00 and afternoon tours run 1:00 to 4:00 Mountain Time. Choose your preferred time when you book.
Is lunch included on the Half Day Tour?
Lunch is not included on the Half Day Tour, but we provide snacks and a variety of beverages throughout. If you would like a full tour with lunch included, our Ultimate Full Day Tour is the perfect choice.
How many guests are on each tour?
We keep groups very small — a maximum of 9 guests — so everyone gets a window seat and personal attention from the guide.
Can I book a private Half Day Tour?
Absolutely! Toggle the private option on the booking form above to see private pricing. Private Half Day Tours start at $795 for up to 3 guests, with a maximum price of $1,495 regardless of group size.