Explore the Legendary Film Locations
Where Hollywood's Greatest Western Movies Came to Life
Explore the legendary filming locations of America's greatest Western movies with an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller at your side.
Stand where John Wayne rode into Monument Valley.
Walk the dusty streets where Wyatt Earp faced the Cowboys.
Visit the boardwalks where Clint Eastwood became Josey Wales.
Experience the landscapes that inspired generations of filmmakers and helped define how the world imagines the American West.
This is no ordinary visit! Walk where legends walked before you, speak the lines you know by heart actually in situ, and soak up the spirit of such special places where movie history was made.
Join those who choose to go beyond what everyone else sees.
Few folks, even die hard fans, get to discover real movie-making processes. Now you can come closer, see everything through a director’s perspectives, listen to some of the most interesting stories you ever heard, and experience the West like an insider.
Don't Just Come to See the West
. . . Discover How It Was Made
See The West Through A Film Director's Eyes
Take the chance to travel to film locations with an award-winning Western movie director at your side.
Your guide didn't just watch Western movies growing up, he dedicated his life to making them. So much more than a historian or tour guide, he is also an internationally recognized filmmaker whose own work now continues the tradition of the classic Western.
Our tours take you far beyond identifying where a scene was filmed. Together we'll explore the creative decisions that shaped legendary movies, the techniques directors used to tell unforgettable stories, the performances that became cinematic history, and the remarkable landscapes that made it all possible.
You'll learn how John Ford transformed Monument Valley into one of cinema's most recognizable landscapes. You'll discover why Walter Hill chose Utah's spectacular red rock country for Geronimo: An American Legend. You'll stand where Val Kilmer, Kurt Russell and Michael Biehn created some of the most memorable moments in Tombstone.
Along the way you'll hear production stories, behind-the-scenes insights, historical context, and fascinating details that simply can't be found on a roadside sign or in a guidebook.
Travel to film locations with a film director at your side
The Ultimate Western Movie Tour Experience
Our experiences combine filmmaking, history, photography and storytelling into one unforgettable day exploring four different perspectives.
The Movies: Step inside the scenes you know by heart.
The Directors: Discover why Ford, Eastwood, Hill and others made the wonderful choices they did.
The Real History: Separate Hollywood legends from what actually happened in the 'Wild West'.
Your Experience: Stand where the actors stood. Find the camera positions. Recreate the shots. Ask the director.
Choose Your Favorite Westerns . . . then step right into the story
MONUMENT VALLEY & John Ford
SOUTHERN ARIZONA - Mescal & Old Tucson Studios
Travel Into John Ford's West.
Explore The Searchers, Stagecoach, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Cheyenne Autumn amid the breathtaking landscapes that made them legendary.
Hollywood's Legendary Western Backlots.
Walk through Old Tucson, Mescal and historic Tombstone while discovering the making of Tombstone, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Rio Bravo and Tom Horn.
Walk Into The World Of
Geronimo: An American Legend.
Discover the spectacular red-rock locations where Walter Hill transformed Utah into the untamed Southwest, and learn how a modern Western was created on screen.
MOAB & Geronimo
Led by an experienced film director, every tour reveals the creative choices, technical decisions and storytelling techniques that transformed remarkable landscapes into unforgettable cinema.
You'll leave with far more than photographs.
You'll understand how some of Hollywood's greatest Westerns were created.
What Your Tour Day Looks Like . . .
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Full-day guided experiences run 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Comfortable driving between locations
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Gentle walking at filming sites and historic towns
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Lunch included at our favorite local restaurants.
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No hiking required
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Restroom facilities available throughout the day.
Tours operate seasonally to ensure your best possible experience.
Do I need to be a movie expert?
Not at all. Our tours are designed for everyone, from lifelong Western fans to visitors who simply enjoy history, beautiful scenery and great storytelling.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Are the tours physically demanding?
No. There is only light walking at filming locations and historic towns. No hiking is required.
Am I able to reenact well-known cinema scenes
Yes. Many stops allow you to stand where actors stood and recreate iconic moments with your own photographs.
Which movies are featured?
Tours include locations from classics such as The Searchers, Stagecoach, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Cheyenne Autumn, Tombstone, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Rio Bravo, Tom Horn and Geronimo: An American Legend.
Can I purchase merchandise?
Yes, we offer a premium merchandise store with items including photography prints, books, and exclusive tour collectibles. These are perfect for the bucket-list traveler who wants to take a piece of the West home with them.