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View of Bisbee’s historic Main Street along the Copper Territory Tour route, showcasing early 1900s architecture, colorful storefronts, and mountain scenery under a clear Arizona sky.

COPPER TERRITORY TOUR

THE ONE TOUR THAT COVERS IT ALL

Your private 5-hour Copper Territory Tour is Bisbee’s most far-reaching ride. You’ll explore all 12 Bisbee suburbs—from Old Bisbee to Lowell, Warren, and Naco - then climb to the Juniper Flats mountaintop for sweeping Mule Mountains views. With a 4th-generation local guide, you’ll stop at the Lavender Pit rim overlook, trace copper history, and see the border wall and historic Fort Naco.

The most complete tour in Bisbee, period.

ADULT $175

YOUTH $88

SENIOR $159

UNDER 13 FREE

TAX INCLUDED

QUICK FACTS

Know Before You Book

This private, 5-hour bumpy Jeep tour explores Old Bisbee, the Open Pits, Lowell, Naco, the Borderwall, Warren, eight Bisbee suburbs, and the mountaintop at Juniper Flats. 

DURATION:

5 HOURs

ROUTE:

Old Bisbee → Juniper Flats → Lavender Pit → Lowell → Saginaw → Galena → Briggs → Tintown → Don Luis → San Jose → Naco → Bisbee Junction → Warren → Bakerville                        

PACE:

Bumpy - Some Offroad Travel

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
View into Bisbee’s massive Lavender Pit on an overcast day, showing layered mining benches, colorful rock formations, and a dark water pool at the bottom, as seen along the Copper Territory Tour route.
Expansive mountain ridgelines and desert valleys viewed from a high overlook on the Copper Territory Tour near Bisbee, Arizona.

The deepest dive into Bisbee you can take.

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

Mural in Bisbee featuring painted stone stairways with the phrase ‘Fly to Europe or Drive to Bisbee,’ blending Old World style with local charm on a wall along the Copper Territory Tour route.
Twisted red manzanita branches and rugged high-desert vegetation overlooking distant mountain ridges on the Copper Territory Tour near Bisbee.

TOP OF COCHISE COUNTY WITH 100+ MILE VIEWS

Juniper Flats Peak - Mountaintop Views

Gradual climb on established roads to the ridge

"Continental Divide" obelisk marker above the Mule Pass Tunnel

Wide views over the Mule Mountains and surrounding valleys

Local flora and a chance to see local Fauna

View of Bisbee’s Lavender Pit through a rusted chain-link fence opening, showing the mine’s colorful rock layers under bright blue skies on the Copper Territory Tour.

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

Rust-covered vintage pickup truck in Lowell, Arizona, showcasing the classic automotive history visited on the Copper Territory Tour.
Green wooden fence with Warren Ballpark text and the fence is surrounded by a red, metal rail.

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

Close-up view of the Naco border wall and razor wire, a striking stop on the Copper Territory Tour with Big Jeep Tours near Bisbee, Arizona.
Historic Campbell Mine headframe and steel structures in Bisbee, Arizona, viewed from behind a fence on the Copper Territory Tour.

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

Wide desert landscape on the Copper Territory Tour with dramatic streaked clouds framing the distant San Jose Mountain near the Naco border.
Historic adobe barracks at Camp Naco viewed from behind a chain-link fence, with wide-open desert and distant mountains featured along the Copper Territory Tour.

Every district has a story - this tour tells them all.

Big Jeep Tours vehicle parked in front of the historic Eldorado Suites Hotel in Bisbee, a common pickup point featured on the Copper Territory Tour.

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.

Free Guest-Choice Pickup (Bisbee Only)

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

Parking Tips

Blooming cane cholla cactus with bright pink and yellow flowers along the Copper Territory Tour route near Juniper Flats.

FAQS

How long is this tour?

Expect about 5 hours total. The exact duration may vary depending on stops, questions, traffic, and how much time you spend photographing.

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Do you go off-road?

Yes, there is bumpy, off-road travel to the top of the mountains.

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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.

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

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

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

Coues deer standing among juniper trees at sunrise near Juniper Flats, a quiet wildlife moment seen on the Copper Territory Tour.

TESTIMONIAL

REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE

The Copper Territory Tour was a remarkable experience and worth more than my wife and I payed. Our tour guide, Travis, brought the city, the people, and its history alive for us. We also enjoyed the climate controlled environment of the Big Jeep. The summer heat and wind stayed outside as we trekked through the Bisbee streets and mountains. A great experience and highly recommended!

Jerry

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