Photo: Andrew Pielage
About Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert camp, Taliesin West, is located in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. One of the most influential architects of our time, Wright’s career spanned more than 70 years. During that time, he designed hundreds of buildings, including the iconic Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater. With each masterful design, Wright forever influenced our relationship with architecture and our idea of how to live in balance with nature.
Which Tour is Best for Me?
Most visitors to Taliesin West begin by taking the Self-Guided Audio Tour. It’s offered every day we are open, and takes you through the Historic Core to Wright’s living and working spaces. And, because it’s self-guided, you control the pace.
For families, we offer Family Tours on select dates – designed to engage visitors of all ages.
If you’ve taken these tours, consider exploring further beyond the Historic Core.
For those interested in the spaces where the Fellowship lived and worked, and how Taliesin West evolved over time, the Behind-The-Scenes Tour is recommended.
If you’re interested in the desert shelters that the Apprentices built and lived in, the Shelters in the Desert Hike is your best bet.
For those who want to enjoy the landscape around Taliesin West, choose the Golden Hour Sunset Hike.
Details and ticket information below.
Self-Guided Audio Tour
Be inspired at Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert laboratory, where he and his apprentices lived, worked, and pushed the boundaries of architectural innovation. Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, this historic property showcases Wright’s visionary work, his desert home, and the enduring principles of Organic Architecture.
This 60-minute tour is our most popular option and is ideal for first-time visitors and those who enjoy exploring at their own pace. Step inside Wright’s inspiring spaces, connect with the architecture of select buildings on the grounds, and take time to pause in your favorite spots.
Capture stunning photos, soak in the atmosphere, or engage with our knowledgeable team along the way.
Visit the newly refreshed drafting studio, a space that once served as the creative hub where Wright and his apprentices designed some of the most iconic buildings of the 20th century.
If you enjoy audiobooks or podcasts, you’ll love this tour’s engaging narration, featuring music and commentary from Wright himself. Delivered through a free app on your smartphone, this immersive experience lets you connect to the genius of Wright—just don’t forget your headphones/earbuds.
DETAILS
- This is a 60-minute walking tour, with limited seating.
- Your tour will be both indoors and outdoors, visiting living spaces and studio spaces.
- The audio tour is easily accessed by using your own smartphone and headphones. Guests who don’t have this equipment may borrow devices on site, but for the best experience, bring your own device and headphones/earbuds.
SCHEDULE
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday)
November 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026:
Open Daily.
- First Audio Tour begins at 10:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 4:00 p.m.
March 1 – 31, 2026:
Open Daily.
- First Audio Tour begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 4:00 p.m.
March Bonus: Early Riser Tours are offered on select days at 8:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m., and 8:45 a.m.
April 1 – 30, 2026:
Open Daily.
- First Audio Tour begins at 10:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 4:00 p.m.
May 1 – 31, 2026:
Open 6 Days a week.
(Closed Tuesday)
- First Audio Tour begins at 10:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 2:00 p.m.
June 1 – July 31, 2026:
Open Thursday through Monday.
(Closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
- First Audio Tour begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 10:45 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday Bonus: Early Riser Tours are offered at 8:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m., and 8:45 a.m.
DURATION
60-minute walking tour, indoors and outdoors.
PRICES
Regular Season
(October – May)
Adults $44
Youth (6-17) $22
Members Free with Membership
Summer Season
(June – September)
Adults $39
Youth (6-17) $19
Members – Free with Membership
Dining Cove with view towards fireplace, ca. 1970’s. Photographer unknown. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collections.
GET INTERACTIVE ON YOUR TOUR!
Enhance your Self-Guided Audio experience by bringing the past to life through our fun and interactive “Then and Now: A Matching Game”. Receive ten photo cards from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archive, overlay the photographs from the past onto the present location during your tour revealing the vibrant community of Taliesin West. The cards are yours to keep!
(Learn More)
THEN & NOW CARDS $15
Available on every Self-Guided Audio Tour (October ’25 – May ’26)
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Please read our FAQ or call 888.516.0811 for more information.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the Historic Core? There’s much more to see, and the Behind-the-Scenes Tour can take you there. This tour focuses on more than just Wright, the architect, as we unravel human stories and underline the importance of people and community – both then and now – not just buildings or objects.
Visit iconic spaces like the Drafting Studio and so much more! Guests on this two-and a half hour journey will go beyond the ropes into areas that are not available to everyone. You’ll take in incredible views from the Guest Deck, explore the Apprentice Court and the Kitchen, and learn more about our collections and historic preservation work.
This tour is great for those who have visited Taliesin West before and are ready to see more. The group size is small, so reservations are highly recommended.
If you’ve always wanted to see more of Taliesin West, you’ll love the Behind-the-Scenes Tour.
DOES NOT INCLUDE SPACES ON THE AUDIO TOUR,
CHECK OUT THE SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOUR FOR MORE INFO.
*NOTICE*
The historic nature of Taliesin West may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations. The Behind-the-Scenes Tour requires navigation of uneven surfaces, including stairs, loose gravel and desert terrain, and is not wheelchair accessible.
Please call us prior to your arrival, to discuss your needs, and learn more about how we can accommodate them. You can reach guest services at: 888-516-0811.
DETAILS
- This walking tour is approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours, with limited seating.
- Your tour will be both indoors and outdoors, visiting living spaces and studio spaces.
- You will visit many spaces not available on any other tour.
PRICE
Adults $110
Youth (6-17) $55
Members $92
SCHEDULE
November 4, 2025 – April 30, 2026
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday)
- 10:00 a.m., Tuesday through Friday
DURATION
Approximately 2 to 2 ½ hour walking tour, indoors and outdoors.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Please read our FAQ or call 888.516.0811 for more information.
Shelters in the Desert Hike
Try the Shelters in the Desert Hike and don’t miss your chance to explore the area where the Apprentices lived at Taliesin West. This morning walk takes you on a 90-minute journey through the desert, and along the way, you’ll see desert shelters built by apprentices and students ranging from simple structures to elaborate builds. Discover how these experimental shelters embody the spirit of hands-on learning and the powerful dialogue between architecture and the natural world.
This trek is great for anyone interested in Wright’s “learning by doing” approach to architecture and design. If you like conversation, learning, and exploring the desert landscape, you’ll love the Shelters in the Desert Hike.
Hurry, spaces fill fast!
*NOTICE*
The historic nature of Taliesin West may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations.
The Shelters in the Desert Hike requires navigation of uneven surfaces, including stairs, loose gravel and desert terrain, and is not wheelchair accessible.
THIS HIKE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE HISTORIC CORE (WRIGHT’S HOME AND STUDIO). TO VISIT THAT AREA, PLEASE CHOOSE A Self-Guided Audio Tour.
DETAILS
- This is a 90-minute hike, held completely outside, through desert terrain.
- The distance walked totals approximately ¾ of a mile.
- There are very limited seating opportunities on this hike.
- This hike does not grant access to other areas on our site. If you’d like to see Wright’s living spaces or studio areas, consider taking the Self-Guided Audio Tour.
SCHEDULE
November 2, 2025 – April 13, 2026
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday)
- 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Sunday, Monday
PRICE
Adults $60
Youth (6-17) $30
Members $48
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Please read our FAQ or call 888.516.0811 for more information.
NEW! Golden Hour Sunset Hike
NEW! Explore the desert landscape on our 90-minute Golden Hour Sunset Hike. Treat yourself and your guests to this unique journey. Awaken your senses as this hike focuses on exploring light, darkness, smell, sound, temperature and the flora and fauna of Taliesin West and the natural environment of the Sonoran Desert.
This experience is great for anyone interested in the desert landscape, as well as those who want to connect more deeply with the natural world. It offers incredible views of the desert preserve and the cityscape in the distance.
We begin just before the sun sets, giving you access to Taliesin West in daylight, at dusk, and after sunset.
Feel the same sense of inspiration that Wright and the Apprentices felt as they took their daily walks and learn as they did to understand how, in Wright’s words, “to make life more beautiful, the world a better one for living in, and to give reason, rhyme, and meaning to life.”
This experience is only offered on select Sunday evenings, so get your tickets early.
*NOTICE*
The historic nature of Taliesin West may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations.
The Golden Hour Sunset Hike requires navigation of uneven surfaces, including stairs, loose gravel and desert terrain, and is not wheelchair accessible.
THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE HISTORIC CORE (WRIGHT’S HOME AND STUDIO). TO VISIT THAT AREA, PLEASE CHOOSE A Self-Guided Audio Tour.
DETAILS
- This is a 90-minute hiking tour, held completely outside, through desert terrain during sunset.
- The distance hiked is slightly greater than ¾ of a mile.
- There are very limited seating opportunities on this tour.
- Guests may experience a low light environment. Flashlights will be provided, or you can bring your own light/headlamp.
- Walking sticks or poles are welcome but will not be provided.
- This tour does not grant access to other areas on our site. If you’d like to see Wright’s living spaces or studio areas, consider taking the Self-Guided Audio Tour.
SCHEDULE
Sunday Nights: October 5, 2025 – February 22, 2026
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday)
Tour start times: (Varies based on sunset time)
December 7, 2025 – 4:30 p.m.
December 14, 2025 – 4:30 p.m.
December 21, 2025 – 4:30 p.m.
December 28, 2025 – 4:45 p.m.
January 4, 2026 – 4:45 p.m.
January 11, 2026 – 4:45 p.m.
January 18, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.
January 25, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.
February 1, 2026 – 5:00 p.m.
February 8, 2026 – 5:15 p.m.
February 15, 2026 – 5:15 p.m.
February 22, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
DURATION
90-minute hiking tour, outside, through desert terrain during sunset.
PRICE
Adults $35
Youth (6-17) $17.50
Members $28
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Please read our FAQ or call 888.516.0811 for more information.</p
Family Tour
Join us for a 1-hour tour of Taliesin West, specifically created for our littlest visitors and their families. Together with a Museum Educator, you will explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio while being challenged to think about art, architecture, and history in a new way!
This tour is ideal for families with children age 6-12; younger children are also welcome. Please reserve tickets for all attendees.
DETAILS
- This is a 60-minute walking tour, with limited seating.
- Your tour will be both indoors and outdoors, visiting living spaces and studio spaces.
- Smaller strollers are allowed, but larger strollers will have difficultly navigating our historic spaces and walkways.
SCHEDULE
December 6, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
January 17, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
February 7, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
March 6, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
March 13, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
March 20, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
March 27, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
April 4, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
PRICE
Adults $39
Youth (6-17) $19
Child (0-5) Free, but please register
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Please read our FAQ or call 888.516.0811 for more information.
Additional Information:
Taliesin West Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday.
Address: 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Tickets Are Limited. Advance Reservations Are Strongly Recommended.
Taliesin West welcomes guests with disabilities and strives to ensure an accessible and comfortable experience. Learn more.
Guest Services:
If you have questions or need assistance, please call 888.516.0811. For calls outside the US please call 480.860.2700, extension 1, or email at Info@FrankLloydWright.Org
Group Tours:
We can accommodate larger groups, minimum of 20 and maximum of 50. Please contact us for details: GroupTours@FrankLloydWright.Org
Plan ahead!
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Accessibility
All Taliesin West Tours are walking tours on gravel and concrete pathways. There are shallow steps and uneven surfaces.
Ramps are available on the property and visitors are welcome to use them at their own discretion. Ramps are 36 inches wide with slopes ranging from 21 to 27 degrees. For guests who are visually impaired, Assistants are welcome on any tour free-of-charge. Please make your reservations in advance at Info@FrankLloydWright.Org
For guests who are hard of hearing, a written script of the tour is available. Hard of Hearing guests may bring a language interpreter on any tour free of charge. Please make your reservations in advance at Info@FrankLloydWright.Org
Certified service animals are permitted on all tours. Pets and other animals whose sole function is to provide comfort, companionship, or emotional support, do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act or state law.
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