Just took the tour last week (4/23/09) with In-Laws and 18 year old Niece for a total of 5. Very well organized site!!! From ticket sales to tour! Ride an old mine tram into the earth and see and hear how copper and other metals were mined, by hand, back in the day! Amazing!! But with a caveat! You have... more

Here's the scoop. The Queen Mine tour was fun, even though it wasn't as intrusive as I had thought. You ride a small mine train into the side of a mountain, and into the Queen Mine. There are 2 informative stops, and the tour lasts about an hour. Is it a must do? Hard to say, it is interesting, and... more

One of the activities you must do while in Bisbee. You get gussied up with your miner gear and ride a jitney 1500 feet into the mine. It's a little chilly in there, so bring a cardigan perhaps. Once inside, a tour guide (most of them are actual former miners) will talk about the history and work done. At one... more

Most of the guides are former miners - their insight is both helpful and add a richness to the tour. An excellent introduction to the dangerous profession of mining. more

Well worth the money, this tour takes you 1500 feet into the Queen mines to see the work done and equipment used since 1875. Everything from hammer and chisel to air powered jack hammers were on display down in the chilly depths. Our guide was an ex-miner and full of great facts and information. You get off of the little... more

The mine tour takes you 1500 feet into the mine, you get a real mine experience. Before you enter they "dress" you in a yellow jacket, hard hat and miner lamp. The mine is 47 degrees so wear a jacket. more

The Queen Mine tours (copper mining) is something you must do while in Bisbee. It is very informative and gives you a new appreciation for the different jobs that people do. It's a very authentic experience-down to the slickers, hard hats, and lights you have on you. Our tour guide was a former employee back in the 1950's and gave... more

Can't say enough good things about this tour. Put on the hardhats, slickers, and heavy lights, climb aboard the bench seats on the little mine train, and be prepared for a really informational and fun time. The guides are all ex-miners and have a lot to say. It's cold in there, so be sure to dress appropriately. more

Our tour of the underground Queen Mine in Bisbee, AZ, began by donning safety gear, a hard hat, lantern with extra battery pack , and slicker. Next we rode a mine train underground. Our guide, a retired miner, gave us colorful explanations of the whole mining process from blasting to raking out the ore, and loading it onto ore cars.... more