About Taliesin West
In the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, Taliesin West was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright over 80 years ago. One of the most influential architects of our time, Frank Lloyd Wright’s career spanned more than 70 years and produced such iconic buildings as Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum. With each masterful design, Wright forever influenced our relationship with architecture and our idea of how to live in balance with nature.
Highlights Audio TourThis tour immerses you in the world of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert laboratory, Taliesin West, where he and his apprentices lived, worked, and advanced architecture. Explore the campus and learn more about Wright’s work, his desert home, and his enduring principles of Organic Architecture. This tour is great for first-time visitors to Taliesin West, as it takes you inside the buildings and across the grounds. You’ll visit the most popular places on campus, including the Drafting Studio, Prow, and Garden Room. If you like audio books or podcasts, you’ll love the Highlights Audio Tour, as it includes music and narration from Frank Lloyd Wright himself. The tour is delivered through your smartphone, on a free app. Don’t forget your headphones! DETAILS
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This tour requires your own device!
SCHEDULE
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Please call 888.516.0811 for more information.
June 1 to July 31, 2023:
- Open 5 days per week, Thursday through Monday
- (Closed Tuesday-Wednesday, for historic preservation work)
- First Audio Tour begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 10:40 a.m.
August 1-31, 2023:
- Open 3 days per week, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- (Closed Monday – Thursday, for historic preservation work)
- Friday and Saturday
- First Audio Tour begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 10:40 a.m.
- Sunday
- First Audio Tour begins at 8:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 10:40 a.m.
September 1-30, 2023:
- Open 5 days per week, Thursday through Monday
- (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, for historic preservation work)
- First Audio Tour begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Last Audio Tour begins at 11:40 p.m.
DURATION
60-minute walking tour, indoors and outdoors.
PRICE
$39 adults
$27 students (13-25 with student ID)
$19 youth (6-12)
This tour is eligible for Member benefits.
This audio tour is a 60-minute walking tour, across uneven terrain. Use of your own personal device and headphones is required as we have a very limited supply of devices for loan. 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.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Please call 888.516.0811 for more information.
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 dyeaw@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.
Wheelchair Access
The complex’s network of pathways includes gravel walkways, uneven steps, and stairs. 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.
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.
Hard of Hearing
A script of the tour will be offered upon request. Hard of Hearing 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.
If you aren’t a member yet, consider joining today.
