Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours

16001 No 40 th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032

602-971-1381

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Ranked #5 of 21 tours in Phoenix

17 Reviews

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Owner description: Our exciting scenic Arizona tours, including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tombstone, and the historic Apache Trail offer visitors...... more » Owner description: Our exciting scenic Arizona tours, including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tombstone, and the historic Apache Trail offer visitors some of the most scenic and breathtaking views that Arizona has to offer. We have the most comfortable touring vans in the state, high back captains seating! Fully guided tours with tour guide that love what they do! Professional sound system so you can hear the tour guides narration. We will pick at most hotels around the Phoenix area!

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Tcasey

St. Louis, MO

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Absolutely Breath Taking!”

Reviewed May 7, 2012

This one-day trip up to the Grand Canyon was fantastic. Tim was our tour guide/driver and I can't begin to sing his praises loud enough! He made the day by providing much information about the terrran, explaining the differences between the various areas we transversed. Also, just as we were leaving the National Park, deer appeared next to the road,... More

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Diana S

Danvers

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3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Best tour ever”

Reviewed April 30, 2012

Great Grand Canyon tour. The experience was educational, beautiful and fun. Vaughan's did a great job, everything went smoothly and they were very accommodating. Princely was our tour guide and he made the trip. We enjoyed the Grand Canyon so much that we booked the Sedona trip for 2 days later an unplanned tour. Sedona is beautiful and a must... More

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Hi Diana, Thanks for taking the time to write the review.We I love to hear when our guides are doing a great job. I will have forwarded a copy of this review to the owner of the company and passed it on to Princely as well. Please look us up the next time you are in Phoenix, we would love... More

buddyjoyce56

Palm Bay

1 review

1 helpful vote

“The Grand Canyon”

Reviewed April 15, 2012

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The Grand Canyon tour was a very pleasant and educational tour. Tim, our guide, was very knowledgeable and pointed out a lot of historic and local information making our tour special. I was amazed at the scenery and enjoyed the tour so very much. The only negative was the vehicle. It was difficult for some of the passengers to see... More

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Thanks for the review, Tim is a great Tour Guide and we are very proud to have him as part of our team. I will send a copy of your review to Tim , he will like the feed back. Dan More

BIGtraveller66

Ottawa

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43 reviews

Reviews in 19 cities

41 helpful votes

“Don't book with anyone else! They are the greatest!”

Reviewed April 5, 2012

From the moment we booked until our final drop off, we were more than pleased with this company. We did a private tour driving to Sedona overnight and continuing on to the Grand Canyon for the following day. Dan, our driver, was outstanding! He knew history, horiculture, geography and great restaurant recommendation!! He carefully listened to our needs and likes/dislikes... More

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Hi Lisa, Thanks for taking the time to review us (Me) on trip TripAdvisor. It was really fun hanging out with you and your husband on tour. I would love to take you on tour again, maybe when the kids are a little older we can do a trip with the whole family. I look forward to traveling with you... More

SamanthaN87

New York City, New York

1 review

“Fantastic-Great views and great people!”

Reviewed March 15, 2012

I had an amazing experience this past month when I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time with this company. My tour guide was Tim and he was such a kind and knowledgable man. I changed my hotel pick-up at the last minute and they were more than accommodating about this. The adventure was everything it promised to be,... More

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Hi Samantha, Thanks for taking the time to review us on TripAdvisor, I trust you had a great time in Arizona. The weather was fantastic and the spring time in Arizona is always magical. I will make sure and get a copy of your review to Tim and the owner so they know you enjoyed your trip. When you make... More

Ann J

Olds, Canada

1 review

“Great tour guides!”

Reviewed March 8, 2012

My husband and I went to Phoenix for a winter getaway. Not having been to the area before we booked three tours with Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours. We spent two days with tour guide Dan going to Sedona one day and doing the city tour the second. Both days were awesome! Dan was entertaining and knowledgable. The third day we... More

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Hey Ann, Thanks for traveling with Us! We enjoyed having you as much as you enjoyed our tour. I love food and I am glad you enjoyed the BBQ shop I recommended! I enjoyed having lunch with the group. We really had some good groups to travel with and that really is part of the fun. Tim is a great... More

Dianne V

Southampton, New York

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Fabulous!!!”

Reviewed February 20, 2012

The ride was enjoyable, the Tour guide Dan was both knowledgeable and personable. The scenery breath taking and the food at the Navajo Reservation "vegetarian frybread taco" scrumptious!! All in all great way to spend the day!! More

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Hi Diane, Thanks for going to the Grand Canyon with me! The group we traveled with that day was very interesting and made my job very easy. Please share any photos you may have from your tour with us. I hope our travels bring us together again one day. Dan Blake More

agenteMontTremblant

Mont Tremblant

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11 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

8 helpful votes

“Informative City Your”

Reviewed February 9, 2012

We very much enjoyed our half day tour. We were only 4 people and the van was new and quite comfortable. Dan was very personable and very knowledgeable and flexible. This tour was a great way to orient ourselves. More

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Thanks for going our City Tour, I love showing off the Valley of the Sun. I hope you enjoyed your birthday celebration! Tell your Mom I said hello and I hope to see you all in Arizona soon. Dan Blake Operations Manager More

PABeach6

Pennsylvania

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

“Nice Informative Tour of Phoenix”

Reviewed February 9, 2012

Jim was a fantastic tour guide throughout all the Phoenix areas. He willingly looked up additional info for posed questions; was entertaining; and the tour allowed just the right amount of time for photos, stretching legs, and shopping More

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Thanks for your Review! Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours is a family owned and operated Tour Company. Jim (The Owner) gives a great city tour and lover sharing his vast knowledge of the area with his guests. We look forward to having you on more of our trips in the future. Dan Blake More

DianaHowardHolliday

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, United States

1 review

“Fabulous, Awesome tour & tour guide we would Highly recommend you!”

Reviewed February 6, 2012

Our guide, Lee took us to remote sites for the canyon and he was just wonderful. He gave us a history lesson on every turn & site! He is awesome! The trip is well worth the money we paid for it and it was all inclusive except for meals! Honestly we will highly recommend your service to our friends who... More

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Hi Brenda, Thanks for taking the time to rate us on Trip Advisor! We think Lee is a great tour guide also, his love and passion for the Southwest are evident. If you are ever in Arizona again we hope to see you on one of our tours! Dan Blake More

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