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Dramatic sunset view over the historic Lavender Pit in Bisbee, Arizona during a Big Jeep Tours open-air adventure. Copper highlights illuminate the massive open-pit mine terraces against a moody, almost black sky.

BIG JEEP TOURS

BISBEE TOURS

Copper Mining Territory Expedition

Descend into the copper heart of Arizona's most eccentric mountain town. A private jeep expedition through the Mule Mountains and the Bisbee area with a 4th-generation local guide.

5,159 ft

Lavender Pit

The Expedition Hub

Explore The
Copper Veins

Each location pulses with mining history, geological history, and cultural significance.

Dramatic aerial view of the Lavender Pit copper mine in Bisbee, Arizona, with deep terraced walls bathed in rich copper tones under moody overcast skies.

Elevation 5,159 ft

The Lavender Pit

A colossal open-pit copper mine carved from the Mule Mountains.....

Warren Ballpark in Bisbee, Arizona – the historic 1909 baseball stadium entrance featuring the iconic crossed bats sign, one of the oldest continuously operating ballparks in America and site of the 1917 Bisbee Deportation.

Elevation 4,970

Warren Ballpark

The oldest, multi-functional, operating ballpark in America.....

Vibrant street art mural on a concrete wall in Bisbee, Arizona, featuring a portrait of a woman with flowing brown hair alongside a large acoustic guitar set against a dramatic desert sunset with cacti and desert scenery.

Elevation 4,611 - 5,574

Mural Art

Colorful murals adorn walls throughout Bisbee, Arizona.....

Vintage classic cars parked along Erie Street in historic Lowell, Arizona – a nostalgic 1950s time capsule with weathered brick buildings, retro signs, and rusty pickup trucks under dramatic overcast skies.

Elevation 5,094

Erie Street - Lowell

Preserved vintage Americana storefronts and automobiles.....

St. Patrick Church in Old Bisbee, Arizona – dramatic copper-toned view of the historic Late Gothic Revival brick facade with its grand arched entrance and stained-glass windows under a moody sky.

Elevation 5,434

St. Patrick Church

Gothic revival architecture in Quality Hill facing the mine on the mountain.....

Historic El Dorado Suites Hotel in Old Bisbee, Arizona – dramatic copper-toned view of the iconic pink balconies and arched facade at golden hour.

Elevation 5,315 ft

Brewery Gulch

Once home to 47 saloons and the wildest street in the West.....

Razor wire atop the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Naco, Arizona – a striking close-up view of the steel barrier separating the twin border towns of Naco, AZ and Naco, Sonora, Mexico.

Elevation 4,611

Border Wall

The tall steel barrier separating Naco, Arizona, and Naco, Sonora.....

Panoramic view from the Mining Valley Overlook in Bisbee, Arizona, showing the historic town nestled in the canyon with red mining hills, distant mountains, and dramatic desert landscape under overcast skies.

Elevation 5,536

High Road Overlook

Overlooking Brewery Gulch, the open pits, Warren, and into Mexico.....

Panoramic view from Juniper Flats overlooking the rugged Mule Mountains and vast desert valley near Bisbee, Arizona, with dramatic rock formations in the foreground under a bright, cloudy sky.

Elevation 7,005

Juniper Flats

Panoramic, mountaintop views of Cochise County and Mexico.....

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Your Jeep Awaits

Built for the
Mule Mountains

Our custom-outfitted Jeep Wrangler is engineered to navigate Bisbee's steepest grades and narrowest roads. Every expedition is an authentic encounter with terrain that tests both machine and spirit.

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Expert Guide

4th-generation Bisbee born guide.

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Guest-Choice Pickup

We come to your location for free pickup in Bisbee.

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Pawsome

Certified Pawsome & Tail-Waggingly Friendly

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Tiered Pricing

Different rates for seniors, adults, and youth.

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Climate-Controlled

Air-conditioned, heated, or open air.

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Small Private Groups

Maximum 4 guests for each tour.

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Expedition

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Historic Lowell School building in Old Bisbee, featuring ornate wooden doors, stone architecture, and tall cedar trees framing the entrance.

FAQS

What is Big Jeep Tours?

Big Jeep Tours is a Bisbee Jeep tour company offering private, story-rich tours guided by a lifelong local. Tours focus on Bisbee history, mining stories, and scenic viewpoints.

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Are Big Jeep Tours private?

Yes - tours are private for your group, featuring comfortable seating in a climate-controlled Jeep (accommodating up to 4 guests).

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What will we see on a Big Jeep Tour?

Depending on the tour you choose, you may see Old Bisbee’s historic streets and architecture, the Lavender Pit overlook area, Lowell’s Erie Street, Juniper Flats mountaintop lookouts, Warren (Ballpark), and border views near Naco, including the border wall.

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Do you offer pickup in Bisbee?

Yes - free guest-choice pickup is available at all Bisbee hotels and all locations within Bisbee city limits. You can also meet at the default pickup location: 10 Copper Queen Plaza, Bisbee, AZ 85603.

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How many tours do you offer?

Big Jeep Tours offers six different tours: the Old Bisbee Tour, the Juniper Flats Sunset Tour, the Miners Peak Tour, the Smelters Ballpark Tour, the Diggers Borderwall Tour, and the Bisbee Downtown Tour.

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Who is the guide?

Your guide is Travis Bishop, a 4th-generation Bisbee native with family in Bisbee since 1913, sharing local history and personal storytelling throughout the ride.

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Your Guide

4th-Generation Bisbee Native

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Born and raised in Bisbee, your guide is part historian, part storyteller, part local friend. With a family presence in Bisbee since 1913 and a lifetime growing up on the hillsides, every tour is authentic, personal, and deeply rooted in the town’s spirit.

Vintage 1980s photo of Bisbee High School track athletes on the winners' podium with the iconic Lavender Pit mine in the background—capturing the deep local roots and lifelong Bisbee connection of guide Travis Bishop, owner of Big Jeep Tours, offering authentic private Bisbee Jeep tours and one of the top things to do in Bisbee AZ.
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