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OLD BISBEE TOUR

OLD BISBEE - OPEN PITS - LOWELL 

2 Hours | Mild
$55 pp + tax
Pavement only tour

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No Deposit

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Free Booking Changes

hisoric business buildings and houses in a desert valley with red hills and small green shrubs

Explore the Charm of Old Bisbee with Our Guided Jeep Tour

Jump into the Big Jeep Wrangler for the Old Bisbee Tour, the best way to see Bisbee's iconic sights from the comfort of a climate-controlled Jeep. Led by a native guide, this tour takes you through Old Bisbee, the colorful open pits, and the hidden suburb of Lowell AZ. 

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Starting at a location of your choice in Bisbee, the tour includes stops at the Lavender Pit, historic Lowell and Saginaw, and the tight, winding streets of Old Bisbee. Enjoy stunning views and photo ops of mining valleys and historic streets. The tour encapsulates the essence of Bisbee's mining history and rugged charm, perfect for anyone eager to explore Bisbee’s heritage.

WE MAKE BISBEE MATTER

Location Map & Itinerary

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 Old Bisbee 

 Lavender Pit 

 Lowell 

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Guest-Choice Pickup and Dropoff

Visit Old Bisbee

Visit Lavender Pit

Visit Lowell

45 minutes

Explore Old Bisbee (historic district)

Explore Old Bisbee (historic district)

From your chosen Guest-Choice pickup location, the Old Bisbee Tour begins by exploring the historic district of Old Bisbee. Stunning architecture awaits you as you travel through narrow, winding streets on the hillsides. The folks who built Bisbee were complex, treacherous, and tough. Tales of their exploits enhance the journey, complemented by magnificent panoramic views from high elevations.

Photo stops

High Road Overlook

old houses on a hill with mountains in the background

Attractions along the way

red brick building with green dome and clock
yellow bell tower with text that reads "central school"
copper light fixtures
portrait of a man with large mustache
yellow gymnasium on hill
smiling man wearing cowboy hat
text that reads >st. elmo"
houses and buildings in a desert valley
High Road
red brick building with green pillars
white adobe building with square windows
white hotel with red and green trim
large orange brick church
red church with green dome
old man with white beard and glasses
brick building with large pillars

30 minutes

Visit the Open Mines

Visit the Open Mines

The Old Bisbee Tour visits the open mines just south of historic Bisbee. You’ll marvel at the immense size and colors of the heavy mineralization. You will learn about the mining techniques that lasted 24 years along with what lurks underneath the massive pits. This is Bisbee Blue Turquoise territory and your guide will show you the visible giant boulders nearby.

Photo stops

Lavender Pit Overlook

open mine with terraced brown and orand walls along with a hill of gray rock

Attractions along the way

hill with red and gray rock next to an open mine
open mine with brown and gray rock under a blue sky
round, concrete structures in a field of yellow grass
Leaching Ponds
black rock laying on a ground of brown dirt
brown copper nuggets in a pile

45 minutes

Explore Lowell AZ

Explore Lowell AZ

You will explore Lowell, Arizona, the hidden suburb near the open mines. Classic automobiles and vintage storefronts will stimulate your imagination as you venture down Erie Street. You'll also witness the remnants of lightning strikes in our haunted cemetery and learn about a lightning victim in 1973.

Photo stops

Guest request

classic automobiles on a street with vintage storefronts

Attractions along the way

old police car in front of a gas station
school with copper doors
Lowell School
white headstone in a grassy yellow cemetery
classic cars in front of an old diner
black mine headframe in a yellow grassy valley
Denn Mine
mine tailings next to a road
Dump #7
vintage buildings on the side of a hill

GUEST - CHOICE

Pickup and Dropoff

To accommodate Guest-Choice convenience, Big Jeep Tours offers personalized pickup services throughout the greater Bisbee area. Given that parking can be limited, we are more than happy to meet you at your location—whether it's hotels, Airbnbs, bed and breakfasts, or restaurants. Wherever you are, we'll come to you.

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