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Panoramic view of Old Bisbee town nestled in a scenic canyon surrounded by red hills and mountains. Big Jeep Tours.

A BISBEE JEEP TOUR COMPANY

Discover Bisbee with Big Jeep Tours - Full of Personal and Historic Stories.

Ride in a 4-door Jeep Wrangler with a 4th-generation Bisbee guide and enjoy a comfortable, climate-controlled Jeep adventure around Bisbee, Arizona, filled with history, architecture, childhood memories, notable people, controversial stories, mining tales, and beautiful scenery.

 

You’ll be amazed by how much you learn along the way. Every stop has a story, and every turn brings a new surprise.

What Our Guests Are Saying

YOUR WORDS MEAN MORE TO ME THAN YOU KNOW - THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE

Low-angle view of the historic Pythian Castle clock tower with its green copper dome and tall spire against a clear blue sky. Big Jeep Tours.

The Big Jeep TourS Experience

Explore Bisbee’s most fascinating places in comfort. All Jeep adventures include climate-controlled seating, panoramic visibility, and live storytelling shaped by your guide's lifetime of growing up in the Mule Mountains. Here is an overview of what you will experience on our tours. 

  1. Old Bisbee’s stairways, architecture, tunnels, people, and ghost corners

  2. The Lavender Pit’s copper mining legacy and real Bisbee Blue turquoise sightings

  3. Erie Street in Lowell with classic cars, vintage storefronts, and Americana

  4. Warren Ballpark - the oldest operating multi-use ballpark in America

  5. Border views at Naco, border wall, military history, and sweeping desert vistas

  6. Juniper Flats - Hidden mountaintop lookouts known only to locals

Why Big Jeep Tours Ranks #1 With Guests

Your guide, Travis, is a tour guest service expert who uses patience and active listening to ensure your experience is memorable. He also uses flexibility during your tour to accommodate your needs and can adjust your tour to find the photos and information you're looking for.

 

The natural knowledge he's acquired as a native is substantial and layered into a story that presents Bisbee through a timeline. And he sprinkles in childhood stories that help illustrate life in Bisbee's history.

 

Most guests say they learn more in an hour on this tour than they do in two full days walking around on their own.

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Here are some more reasons why guests love our tours.

  1. Clear explanations of Bisbee history

  2. Playful stories from a childhood growing up in Bisbee

  3. Insider access to place most visitors never see

  4. A comfortable, safe, climate-controlled Jeep with room for up to 4 guests

  5. ​Free guest-choice pickup at most Bisbee hotels & Locations

  6. Tiered Pricing for adults, seniors, youth, and kids tour free

  7. Pawsome - We love pets 

A black and white dog rides shotgun next to the driver on a sunny day inside a Big Jeep Tours vehicle with mountains ahead. Big Jeep Tours.

Three Tours. One Unforgettable Visit.

Old Bisbee Tour – 2 HR oLD bISBEE, oPEN pITS,  lOWELL aDVENTURE

The Old Bisbee Tour is our signature two-hour jeep excursion where you experience the mining history, narrow roads, vintage architecture, classic-automobile Americana, and panoramic overlooks of Old Bisbee, Lowell, and the Open Pits (Lavender Pit).

Sunlit view of the impressive white Art Deco Cochise County Courthouse against a clear blue sky in Bisbee. Big Jeep Tours.
Brown, rusty, steel border wall in Naco with blue sky background.

dIGGERS bORDERWALL TOUR - 3 HR oLD bISBEE, OPEN PITS, LOWELL, BORDER WALL ADVENTURE

The Diggers Borderwall Tour is our 3-hour jeep adventure where you experience Old Bisbee, the Open Pits (Lavender Pit) and mining history, Lowell and its classic autos, and the border wall in Naco.

12 CITY TOUR - Old Bisbee, Open Pits, Lowell, Naco, Warren & More Adventure

The 12 City Tour is our 30-mile jeep tour where you experience all 12 historic Bisbee suburbs that once formed the Bisbee area, most as separate cities. You'll witness Old Bisbee, the open pits, Lowell, Saginaw, Galena, Briggs, Tintown, Don Luis, San Jose, Naco, Bisbee Junction, Warren, and Bakerville.

Green wooden fence with wording that says "Warren Ballpark, 1909" in the shape of a football.

FAQS

What is Big Jeep Tours?

Big Jeep Tours is a Bisbee Jeep tour company offering private, story-rich tours guided by a lifelong local. Tours focus on Bisbee history, mining stories, and scenic viewpoints.

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Are Big Jeep Tours private?

Yes - tours are private for your group, featuring comfortable seating in a climate-controlled Jeep (accommodating up to 4 guests).

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What will we see on a Big Jeep Tour?

Depending on the tour you choose, you may see Old Bisbee’s historic streets and architecture, the Lavender Pit overlook area, Lowell’s Erie Street, Juniper Flats mountaintop lookouts, Warren (Ballpark), and border views near Naco, including the border wall.

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Do you offer pickup in Bisbee?

Yes - free guest-choice pickup is available at all Bisbee hotels and all locations within Bisbee city limits. You can also meet at the default pickup location: 10 Copper Queen Plaza, Bisbee, AZ 85603.

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How many tours do you offer?

Big Jeep Tours offers 8 different tours: the Old Bisbee Tour, the Juniper Flats Sunset Tour, the 12 City Tour, the Miners Peak Tour, the Smelters Ballpark Tour, the Copper Territory Tour, the Diggers Borderwall Tour, and the Bisbee Downtown Tour.

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Who is the guide?

Your guide is Travis Bishop, a 4th-generation Bisbee native with family in Bisbee since 1913, sharing local history and personal storytelling throughout the ride.

Historic Lowell School building featuring beautiful golden copper double doors at the entrance, framed by large trees. Big Jeep Tours.

Your Guide

4th-Generation Bisbee Native

Born and raised in Bisbee, Travis, your guide, is part historian, part storyteller, part local friend. With a family presence in Bisbee since 1913 and a lifetime growing up on the hillsides, every tour is authentic, personal, and deeply rooted in the town’s spirit.

Vintage 1984 photo of three young high jumpers on winners podium at Bisbee Invitational with official presenting medals on sunny desert field.
Red Jeep-grille icon used as the Big Jeep Tours brand emblem.

Signature Souvenir collection

Signature Dovetail Utensil Holder

Our most popular souvenir, designed specifically for Big Jeep Tours guests. Beautifully engraved with iconic Bisbee and Jeep imagery, this holder becomes a daily reminder of your unforgettable day in the hills.

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Price: $65

 

Why Guests Love It:
It sits on your counter or desk and quietly brings back memories of laughing with friends on the trail, the smell of the desert, and the magic of Bisbee — every single day.

Custom Tour Memory Pieces

Turn Your Tour Photos Into a Lifetime Keepsake

Make your Big Jeep Tour memories permanent. Send us your favorite photos from the day - your group smiling on Juniper Flats, the Jeep against a dramatic overlook, or any special moment - and we’ll transform them into elegant, long-lasting laser engravings.

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Custom Pricing: Starting at $95

 

How It Works:

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  1. Join us on your Big Jeep Tour

  2. Capture the moments (we’re happy to help)

  3. Send us your photos

  4. Receive a beautiful, functional piece you’ll treasure for years

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These custom holders become the centerpiece that friends ask about - “Tell us about your trip to Bisbee again…”

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