Sip the Red Rocks: Verde Valley Brewery Tour in Sedona

Taste your way through Sedona’s craft-beer scene with a private Verde Valley Brewery Tour. Friendly guides, hotel pickup, and two-to-four brewery stops make this an effortless, scenic drinking experience.

Sedona, Arizona•

2–6 hours

•By Adventure Collective•October 2025

The Experience

Verde Valley Brewery Tour offers a private, customizable tasting experience through Sedona and the Verde Valley, combining brewery visits with scenic drives and convenient hotel pickup from Sedona or Flagstaff. Guides tailor each itinerary to your interests, stopping at two to four microbreweries such as Oak Creek Brewery, Sedona Beer Company, THAT Brewery, Smeltertown, and Verde Brewery for tastings each. Tours are private to your party, include one flight or one pint per person at every location, deliver water, and are flexible in length to suit short or extended outings. If you want a quick Sedona-focused sampling, plan two to three hours; to incorporate Flagstaff breweries and more rural stops, allow six hours or more for the full route experience. The setting elevates each pour: red sandstone cliffs, oak-lined creek corridors, and patches of chaparral provide a geological and botanical backdrop unusual for a brewery crawl and uniquely Verde Valley. Local breweries here emphasize small-batch brewing, seasonal rotations, and creative house recipes; expect hop-forward IPAs, tart sours, crisp lagers, and session ales alongside rotating collaborations with local producers and food. Pickup and return service from Sedona or Flagstaff hotels is included, and operators prioritize responsible consumption; tours are not offered as unmanaged day trips for long-distance drinking safety concerns. This is an intimate way to meet local brewers, learn about taproom culture, and sample limited releases you might not find elsewhere while enjoying the region’s outdoor scenery between stops. Bring a government ID for every adult in your party, comfortable shoes for short walks between tasting rooms, sunscreen, and a jacket if you plan evening tastings near higher-elevation sites. Photography lovers will find dramatic contrasts: amber beer glasses framed against crimson buttes, intimate taproom interiors, and roadside vantage points along Oak Creek Canyon that pull the landscape into shot. History here runs deeper than hops: the Verde Valley holds ancestral connections to native peoples, and the region’s towns grew around agriculture and mining that shaped local ingredients community tastes. If you crave more time with particular breweries, extra hours and additional tastings are available for a per-person hourly rate; communicate preferences when booking so the route matches your priorities. The tour is an excellent option for visitors who want a curated way to sample local beer culture while seeing Verde Valley scenery without navigating parking, driving, or unfamiliar roads. Plan for weather variability — Sedona days warm quickly and evenings can cool dramatically — and remember that brewery patios and taprooms offer different ambiances depending on season and crowd sizes too. Book this tour when you want local insight, safe transportation, and a relaxed tasting rhythm that connects Sedona’s striking high-desert landscapes and creekside relief with beers brewed for this place.

Before You Go

Bring a government ID

All adults must show valid ID at each brewery to be served; staff will check IDs at every stop.

Pace yourself with tastings

Each stop includes one flight or one pint—sip and sample rather than polishing off full pints if you have multiple stops.

Book pickup from your hotel

Use the included Sedona or Flagstaff hotel pickup to avoid driving and to maximize time tasting and sightseeing safely.

Layer for temperature changes

Evenings cool quickly after hot days; bring a light jacket for patio tastings and canyon-side viewpoints.

Local Knowledge

Hidden Gems

•Ask your guide about limited-release beers only poured at specific taprooms
•Take a short detour to roadside viewpoints along Oak Creek for quick landscape photos between tastings

Wildlife

•Mule deer
•Red-tailed hawk

Conservation Note

Support local sustainability by using provided water, recycling glass where available, and following responsible-consumption guidelines to protect trails and waterways.

The Verde Valley has long history including ancestral ties to native peoples; nearby towns grew with agriculture and mining that influenced local foodways.

Photographer's Notes

Best times:Golden hour, Late afternoon, Evening

Key viewpoints:

• Brewery patios with canyon views
• Roadside pullouts along Oak Creek Canyon
• Taproom interiors for detail shots

Subjects to capture:Landscape contrasts of red rock and beer glass, Taproom scenes and brewer interactions, Close-ups of hops, pours, and flight boards

What to Bring

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Government IDEssential

Required for alcohol service at each brewery.

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Reusable water bottleEssential

Keeps you hydrated between tastings; water is provided but a refillable bottle is handy.

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Comfortable walking shoesEssential

Supportive shoes for short walks between taprooms, patios, and parking areas.

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Layered jacket

Evening temperatures can drop—layers keep you comfortable during outdoor stops.

Common Questions

How many breweries will we visit?

Tours visit two to four breweries depending on your preferences; guides tailor the route to the group’s interests.

What is included in the tour?

Each stop includes one flight or one pint per person, hotel pickup and return in Sedona or Flagstaff, and bottled water.

Can I customize the length of the tour?

Yes — tours are flexible. Sedona-focused outings work in two to three hours while adding Flagstaff can extend the day to six hours or more.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Children can join the private tour but cannot consume alcohol; please inform the operator when booking to ensure appropriate stops.

Can I extend the tour on the day?

Extra time is available at an hourly rate and covers additional tastings; confirm availability with your guide during the tour.

Is transportation provided?

Yes — pickup and return from Sedona or Flagstaff hotels is included to ensure safe transport between tasting locations.

Book This Experience

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Duration

2–6 hours

Location

Sedona, Arizona

Difficulty

easy

Fitness Level

Minimal walking and standing; suitable for most fitness levels but you should be able to walk short distances between venues.

Free cancellation available

Topics

Brewery

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