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Historic copper mine headframe towering against a clear blue sky in Bisbee, Arizona—iconic remnant of the town's rich mining heritage and a key highlight on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, exploring historic districts and landmarks as one of the top things to do in Bisbee AZ.

12 CITY TOUR

EVERY BISBEE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE LEGENDARY RIDE

On your 12 City Tour, you’ll experience one of the most story-rich Bisbee tours and best things to do in Bisbee—private by Jeep with your 4th-gen local guide. You’ll roll through Old Bisbee, Lowell, Warren (with its famous ballpark), and the working-class pockets of Saginaw, Galena, Briggs, Tintown, Don Luis, San Jose, Bakerville, and Bisbee Junction—then head to Naco to see the border wall and historic Camp Naco fort, plus rim views of the Lavender Pit open-pit mine.

This is the Bisbee tour that connects every dot.

ADULT $140

YOUTH $70

SENIOR $127

UNDER 13 FREE

TAX INCLUDED

QUICK FACTS

Know Before You Book

This private, 4-hour pavement-only Jeep tour explores Old Bisbee, the Open Pits, Lowell, Naco, the Borderwall, Warren, and eight more Bisbee suburbs that were once called different cities.

DURATION:

4 HOURs

ROUTE:

Old BisbeeLavender PitLowell → Saginaw → Galena → Briggs → Tintown → Don Luis → San Jose → Naco → Bisbee Junction → Warren → Bakerville                        

PACE:

Mild - Street Only Tour

PICKUP:

Free within Bisbee; default meeting point at 10 Copper Queen Plaza

RESTROOMS:

Available near start/end and throughout tour

BRING:

JACKET, HAT, REFRESHMENTS, CAMERA, INSECT REPELLENT
Historic brick Serbian church with a prominent bell tower, cross-topped dome, stained-glass arched window, and cross-embellished doors in one of Bisbee's historic districts, Arizona—capturing the cultural and architectural diversity explored on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, one of the top-rated things to do in Bisbee AZ.
Border wall at Naco, Arizona, with rugged desert vegetation in the foreground and the Mule Mountains rising behind—one of the historic stops featured on the 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours.

Stand at the edge of two nations and feel the weight of history in the silence of the desert.

What You’ll See

BUILT ON HILLSIDES, HELD TOGETHER BY STORIES

Old Bisbee  - Streets, Architecture, Overlooks, and History

Narrow hillside streets with century-old homes, businesses, and stairways

Short photo stops at neighborhood overlooks

Talk through local mining history, architecture, and notable residents

Practical tips for things to do in Bisbee after your tour

St. Elmo Bar, a historic dive bar established in 1902, with its iconic neon sign, colorful flags, and classic brick facade in downtown Bisbee, Arizona—America's oldest continuously operating bar and a beloved stop on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, showcasing authentic local hangouts as one of the top things to do in Bisbee AZ.
Breathtaking panoramic view into the massive Lavender Pit open-pit copper mine near Bisbee, Arizona, with colorful terraced layers of earth, dramatic shadows, and vast scale under a clear blue sky—a must-see highlight on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, exploring Bisbee's rich mining history and stunning landscapes as one of the top things to do in Bisbee AZ.

NOTHING ABOUT THIS WAS SMALL

Lavender Pit Overlook  -  Mining Scale & Geology

Safe roadside overlook on the rim (we do not enter the pit)

Clear explanation of open-pit copper mining and visible rock colors

Where the Lavender Pit fits into Bisbee’s timeline

Bisbee Blue Turquoise exposed in the pit wall

YESTERDAY, THOUGHTFULLY RESTORED

Lowell -  Vintage Cars & Classic Storefronts

"Time-Capsule" Erie Street with Americana signage and Autos

Hotel made of classic airstreams

Cemetery with over 10,000 graves

School with polished copper doors

Vintage rusty Chevrolet truck parked in front of a colorful "Welcome to Lowell Arizona" mural featuring UFOs and desert sunset on a weathered brick wall—capturing the quirky, preserved mid-century mining-era charm of Lowell, a key district on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, one of the top things to do in Bisbee AZ.
Entrance sign for Warren Ballpark, established 1909, featuring a large football-shaped metal emblem on a green wooden fence in the historic Warren district of Bisbee, Arizona—the oldest continuously operating ballpark in the U.S. and a fascinating stop on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, exploring Bisbee's unique neighborhoods and landmarks as one of the top things to do in Bisbee AZ.

FIRST PLANNED COMMUNITY IN ARIZONA

Warren - The "City Beautiful"

A “City Beautiful” planned neighborhood and Vista Park

Warren Ballpark (1909); Oldest Operating Multi-Functional Ballpark in America

Warren Trolley Station from 1908

Bungalow-style Homes, Including Mine Boss Homes 

YESTERDAY, THOUGHTFULLY RESTORED

Naco - The Border Suburb

Miles of Up-Close Border Wall. Photograph It and Touch It

Camp Naco - Home of 5500 Buffalo Soldiers

The First Foriegn Aerial Bomber in American History

Gay 90's Bar - Ronald and Nancy Reagan's Watering Hole

Rusty industrial security fence topped with coiled razor wire under a clear blue sky in Bisbee, Arizona—evoking the rugged mining-era security measures and industrial heritage explored on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, showcasing historic districts and landmarks as one of the top things to do in Bisbee AZ.
Vibrant mural painted on shipping containers depicting lush pomegranate orchards, wildflowers, and a colorful sunset landscape against the barren hills of Bisbee, Arizona—highlighting the artistic creativity and unexpected beauty found throughout the historic districts on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, one of the top things to do in Bisbee AZ.

HOUSES NEAR BISBEE BLUE TURQUOISE

Saginaw, Galena, Briggs, Tintown

Relocated Houses Moved From the Open Pits

Houses Built for the WW2 Soldiers

Dump #7 - The Tailings From the Open Pits

Town Built for the "Mexican" miners and made of all Tin

SERBIAN MINING NEIGHBORHOOD + RAILWAY BUILDERS HOMES

Don Luis, San Jose, Bisbee Junction, Bakerville

Serbian Orthodox St. Stephen Nemanja Church

Cochise County Administration Services Complex

Houses built by the Mexican Railway Builders who couldn't say "Lewis"

Rail Station Ruins

Abandoned historic multi-story building with boarded windows, overgrown weeds, and a large leafless tree in a quiet district of Bisbee, Arizona—capturing the atmospheric remnants of the town's mining-era past and forgotten neighborhoods explored on the private 12 City Tour with Big Jeep Tours, one of the top-rated things to do in Bisbee AZ.
Scenic overlook of Old Bisbee and its surrounding mining valleys, with colorful hillsides, historic buildings, and distant mountain ridges visible under a cloudy sky on the 12 City Tour.

Stand where history, geology, and community spread out in every direction.

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Pickup, Parking & Meeting Point

WE MEET YOU WHERE IT'S CONVENIENT

Getting to your Big Jeep Tour is straightforward and stress-free. We offer a central meeting location in Old Bisbee, with free guest-choice pickup available within Bisbee city limits when arranged in advance.

Primary Meeting Location

10 Copper Queen Plaza, Bisbee, AZ

This easy-to-find downtown location is our default meeting point and works well for guests driving in from Tucson, Sierra Vista, or Phoenix.

Staying in town? We’re happy to pick you up at many popular Bisbee locations, including:

  • Copper Queen Hotel

  • Shady Dell

  • Downtown inns, hotels, and vacation rentals within city limits

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FAQS

How long is this tour?

Expect about 4 hours total. The exact duration may vary depending on stops, questions, traffic, and how much time you spend photographing.

Do you go off-road?

No, we travel on pavement only over 30 miles and stop several times for photo opportunities.

Do you go to the Lavender Pit?
Yes, we stop at the overlook on its edge and view down to the bottom of the open pits.

Where do we meet?
We provide free pickup within Bisbee city limits or you can meet us at 10 Copper Queen Plaza.

Is it suitable for limited mobility?
Yes. Our vehicles have easy step-in access. Tell us any needs when booking.

What if the weather changes?
We will cancel the tour in the event of snow or ice. 

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TESTIMONIAL

The highlight of our trip to Arizona was our Big Jeep Tour with owner, Travis.  Travis was born and raised in Bisbee.  Multiple generations of his family have lived and worked there, some in the mines.  As a result, his tour information is first-hand and personally experienced.  He knows dates, people, places, and history.  It was fascinating to us. Travis founded Big Jeep Tours (BJT) because he was afraid the history of Bisbee would be forgotten and lost.  As a result, the purpose and passion of BJT is to inform and share with as many people as possible, the history of Bisbee. Lastly, Travis is gracious and caring.  He was always conscious of our well-being, always asking if we were OK and comfortable.  I highly recommend you do not miss the Big Jeep Tour.

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