Guided Tours
Dale Chihuly
Red Reeds and Niijima Floats, 2021
Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona
© 2021 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
Photo by Nathaniel Willson
“In a New Light”: Wright & Chihuly
During Chihuly in the Desert, our signature experience is the “In A New Light” guided tour. During this guided visit, you will see Taliesin West come alive with the addition of artworks by Dale Chihuly, and learn how similar these two artists are. You’ll visit many of Taliesin West’s iconic spaces and you’ll see all of the Chihuly artworks. This is the ultimate experience at Taliesin West, and the most in-depth tour we offer. We even offer an evening version of this tour, allowing visitors to experience the art and our campus by spotlight and starlight.
SCHEDULE
December 3, 2021 – May 31, 2022 : 7 days per week, 10:00am – 4:20pm
December 3, 2021 – May 31, 2022: Thursday nights, 4:40-6:40pm
June 1 – 19, 2022: 7 days per week, 9:00am – 11:40am
DURATION
90 minute walking tour, indoors and outdoors
PRICE
$49 adults
$37 students (13-25 with student ID)
$25 youth (6-12)
This tour is eligible for Member benefits.
This tour is a 90-minute walking tour, across uneven terrain. Guests will have limited opportunities to sit down during the tour, and will spend as much time outdoors as indoors. Please read our FAQ for more information.
Reservations are highly recommended. All daily visits are by a guided, ticketed tour. Your ticket does not include the exhibition experience at Desert Botanical Garden, which is a separate ticket.
Self-Guided Tours
Dale Chihuly
Red Reeds and Niijima Floats, 2021
Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona
© 2021 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
Photo by Andrew Pielage
Chihuly Nights (Outdoor Exploration)
Join us for a self-guided exploration of Taliesin West’s grounds, and discover how stunning Chihuly in the Desert is at night. “Chihuly Nights” are self-guided evenings, allowing you to stroll a portion of our desert campus and take your time with the works of art. With the help of our exhibition map, you will see five of Chihuly’s installations all lit up against the backdrop of Taliesin West and the Sonoran Desert. This tour takes place entirely outdoors.
SCHEDULE
January 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022 : 3 nights per week, Friday – Sunday, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
DURATION
Approximately 60 minutes, outdoors only
PRICE
$35 adults
$26 students (13-25 with student ID)
$18 youth (6-12)
This tour is eligible for Member benefits.
This self-guided experience takes approximately 60 minutes. Guests will be walking across uneven terrain, and have limited opportunities to sit down. Chihuly Nights are entirely outdoors, and do not include access to the inside of the historic buildings. Restrooms are accessible. Please read our FAQ for more information.
TW Talks: Conversations on Chihuly
Discover more about Chihuly’s work at our monthly conversation series: TW Talks. Included with the cost of admission for select Chihuly Nights, you will hear from Taliesin West staff members and visiting specialists as we share our unique perspectives on Chihuly’s artwork.
SCHEDULE
February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6: 7:00pm-7:30pm
PRICE
Free with admission to select Chihuly Nights
Phone Reservations: Making an online reservation is preferable, however, if you have questions or need assistance with booking your tour, please call and leave a message at 888.516.0811
Group Tours: We can accommodate larger tours and corporate retreats. Please contact Donna Yeaw if you have questions or need assistance with arrangements at 480.627.5375 or info@franklloydwright.org.
Plan ahead! Click here to learn what to expect when you visit.
Guests in Need of Special Assistance
Thank you for your interest in touring Taliesin West, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. We are excited to have the opportunity to share this truly unique, cultural treasure with you.
With an historic, desert campus – spanning nearly 500-acres – there are a number of procedures and precautions we must all follow to ensure a fun, informative, and safe visit. Buildings at Taliesin West are terraced into the landscape, resulting in gravel walkways, steps and uneven surfaces. Narrow ramps are available for guests to use at their own discretion throughout the tour.
All Taliesin West Tours are walking tours, and guests with special requests and needs should contact our tour department at 480-627-5375 or dyeaw@franklloydwright.org prior to their visit.
Walkers
Walkers are permitted in all venues. Guests who wish to use walkers should be aware that Taliesin West has steps, gravel walkways, and uneven surfaces.
Visually Impaired
Assistants for the visually impaired are welcome on any tour free-of-charge.
Hearing Impaired
An interpretive guide book highlighting all aspects of the tours offered at Taliesin West is available upon request. Hearing impaired guests may bring a language interpreter on any tour free-of-charge.
Service Animals
Certified service animals and white canes 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.
Please read our FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions.
Members: How to Use Your Benefits When Purchasing Tickets
After clicking the desired ticket button above, sign in to your account on the ticket purchase page. (If you do not have an account, you will need to create one using your email address we have on file).
If you have any problems, please connect with a membership specialist at Membership@FrankLloydWright.org or 480.627.5374.
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