CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING:

3-Hour BEHIND THE SCENES

Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 9:15 am

also offered the Wednesday before Thanksgiving  and Dec. 24th at 9:15 am

General admission: $60

(Reservations recommended)

If you’re interested in an intimate, in-depth look at Taliesin West, this exclusive experience is a must. A highlight of this tour is a stop in the colorful Dining Room where you’ll be treated to mid-morning “tea.” You’ll also have the opportunity to talk with Wright associates.

In addition to seeing all the places on the Insights Tour, you’ll take a walk to the historic Sun Cottage or another unique desert site—all with ample time to take photographs and ask questions. Architecture enthusiasts consistently cite this tour as a highlight of their travels

OR

A Combination of "Desert Walk" And "Insights"

90 Minute DESERT WALK

Daily: 11:15 am (weather permitting) Nov. – April only

General admission: $32

(The Desert Walk may be combined with other tours for discounted admissions: Desert Walk plus Panorama Tour: $45; or Desert Walk plus Insights Tour: $52).

(Reservations recommended)

A guided desert nature walk at Taliesin West allows you to explore rugged desert trails on the site and experience the beauty Wright discovered 70 years ago. As you explore the beautiful foothills of the McDowell Mountains, knowledgeable guides provide an in-depth, entertaining explanation about the native materials found on the site.

See firsthand the desert vegetation and landforms that were translated into design elements by Wright. Evidence of desert wildlife (javelina, quail, roadrunner and coyote to name a few) often highlight the walk. Hiking shoes recommended. No open-toe or open-heel shoes.

90-Minute INSIGHTS (Our most popular tour)

Daily: 9 am to 4 pm

Tours begin every 30 minutes Nov. - April.

Tours begin every hour on the hour May – Oct.

Cost: Thursday thru Mondays: $32 adults ($28 seniors/military/students) $17 youth, 4-12. Tuesday & Wednesdays: $26 all adults/students; ($14 youth, 4-12).

No reservations needed.

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room (called the “Garden Room” by Wright) are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour (see next listing). The living room was the social gathering place for Wright and the many famous guests he entertained. It is entered through a typically Wrightian low-ceiling, stone-wall space which opens to a 56-feet long by 34-feet wide room linked to the garden and bedroom wing by expansive windows. Visitors sit in Wright-designed furniture and experience firsthand the drama of being a guest in Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous home.

ABOUT:

Frank Lloyd Wright began building this desert masterpiece in 1937 as his personal winter home, studio, and architectural campus. Located on the beautiful Sonoran desert in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in northeast Scottsdale, the site offers a broad range of guided public tours.  Visitors experience firsthand Wright’s brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.