Private Tombstone Arizona and San Xavier Mission Day Trip

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About this activity

Travel back in time to one of the most famous Old West towns with a day on the streets of Tombstone. The home of the famous OK Corral lets you experience the lives of outlaws, businessmen, miners, and cattlemen who flocked to the area for a chance to strike it rich on the frontier.

A ride straight from your hotel takes you out of the city for your visit to the historic town. While you're in Tombstone, pay a visit to the original gathering spots for outlaws and gunmen, like Big Nose Kate's Saloon and the Bird Cage Theatre, which earned a reputation as the wickedest nightspot between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast. True to the reputation of the Wild West, gunfights and stand-offs were a regular occurrence, and many of their victims are buried at the infamous Boot Hill Cemetery—named for the men who died and were buried, with their boots still on. On your way back, visit the White Dove of the Desert; one of the Southwest's best-preserved missions at San Xavier del Bac.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Detours of Arizona

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and Dropoff
Included: Boothill admission
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional, local guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Third Party Vendors and Attractions unless specified above

Itinerary

Mission San Xavier Del Bac Mission

one hour Admission included

Our first stop as we head into the wild west is the White Dove of The Desert; one of the Southwest’s best preserved missions at San Xavier del Bac. Founded in 1692, the San Xavier Mission is still in operation and allows guests to marvel at the ornate craftsmanship showcasing both Spanish and Native influences. Original frescoes and statuary are still on display within the mission for guests to admire as well.
Stop 2

3 hours Admission included

We’ll head further south into the “Town too Tough to Die”. Tombstone was home to the true men and women of the West. Outlaws, businessmen, miners, and cattlemen flocked to the area in the late 1870s for their chance to strike it rich. The most famous lawman of Tombstone and the entire West was Wyatt Earp! Wyatt and his brothers originally came to Tombstone as entrepreneurs; however, with the increasing unrest, they needed to protect their investment in the mining industry and became lawmen. During the tour, guests will be able to stand on the very ground Wyatt Earp stood during the shootout at the OK Corral! While in Tombstone, you’ll have a chance to visit both sides of this “colorful” town. The original gathering spots for outlaws and gunmen who strolled into town were Big Nose Kate’s Saloon and the Bird Cage Theatre. The Bird Cage Theatre, which had the reputation as “the wickedest nightspot between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast,” was a saloon, gambling parlor, and theatre show that provided entertainment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 8 years to anyone brave enough to enter. For those men and women who were “overly brave” and fell afoul of the law, they had to make a visit to the Tombstone Courthouse. Included in your tour will be the entrance to the museum at the Tombstone Courthouse, which pays homage to the brave souls who did their best to keep the peace in this rough and tumble town. True to the reputation of the Wild West, gunfights and stand-offs were a weekly occurrence.
O.K. Corral

30 min Admission not included

The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral was a 30-second shootout between lawmen and members of a loosely organized group of outlaws called the Cowboys that took place at about 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 1881
Big Nose Kate's Saloon

30 min Admission not included

Historic destination for Southern & Mexican fare, live country music & Wild West reenactments.
Boothill Graveyard

one hour Admission included

For those souls unfortunate enough to be on the losing end of those gun battles, they were buried at the infamous Boot Hill Cemetery. The cemetery aptly got its name from those who died with their boots on and were buried as such.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Days Inn by Wyndham Phoenix North
Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North
SureStay InnSuites Phoenix Hotel & Suites by Best Western
Motel 6
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix North-Happy Valley
Legacy Golf Resort
Rodeway Inn Phoenix North I-17
Aloft by Marriott Tempe
Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport By IHG
Tempe Mission Palms, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown

and 195 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Please contact the operator to reconfirm your tour and lodging pickup information on 1-480-633-9013.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Fold up wheelchairs/strollers are permitted
No glass in vehicle allowed
Service animals require proper documentation
FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.
Adults must have an ID or Passport, as we will be traveling through a border checkpoint.