About Big Jeep Tours & Your Local Guide, Travis Bishop
Local Knowledge. Personal Stories. Private Jeep Tours with a Native Guide.
My name is Travis Bishop, and I was born and raised right here in Bisbee, Arizona. I’m the owner and guide behind Big Jeep Tours. I’m a fourth-generation Bisbee native, and I’ve spent most of my life exploring these mountains, alleys, tunnels, and mining roads.
Growing up, Bisbee was a different place. Back then, the Douglas smelter was still operational, and the smoke turned our skies a yellowish-brown. The air smelled like sulfur, and the blue sky was something we only saw in postcards. But I didn’t know any different—I loved it.
I spent my childhood digging for pyrite in the dusty fields of South Bisbee, riding bikes through narrow alleys, and listening to stories from old timers who worked the mines. One time as a teenager, I snuck into the basement of the Stock Exchange Saloon to catch a private concert. I had no idea who the band was due to my sheltered Bisbee upbringing, but soon found out they were rock legends.
These personal memories are what I bring into every Jeep tour. This isn’t just a job for me—it’s a way to share my home with visitors in a real and personal way.
Small Groups, Big Views, Real History
Big Jeep Tours offers private, guided Jeep tours through Bisbee and the surrounding Mule Mountains. What sets us apart is simple: no crowds, no cookie-cutter routes, and no scripts. Every tour is just you, your guests, and a native guide who knows the backroads and the history.
Our tours cover a lot of ground:
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The Old Bisbee district with its winding streets and Victorian homes
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The Lavender Pit and open mine overlook
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Mountaintop views in places most locals don’t even know about
You’ll get real stories, scenic views, and the kind of insight you only get from someone who grew up here.
Travis' Childhood in Bisbee
Preserving the Soul of Bisbee, One Tour at a Time
Bisbee is more than just a historic mining town. It’s a place full of stories—some famous, most forgotten. I started Big Jeep Tours to make sure those stories aren’t lost.
I talk about the miners who built this place, the copper that powered America, and the neighborhoods shaped by the boom and bust. You’ll hear about real people, strange landmarks, and why Bisbee looks and feels like nowhere else in Arizona.
I take pride in showing you more than what you’d find on a self-guided walk or a brochure. You’ll leave knowing Bisbee in a deeper way.
Book a Private Jeep Tour and See the Bisbee Most People Miss
If you want to see the real Bisbee—beyond just the shops and hotels—I’d be glad to take you. Whether you’re here for the history, the views, the old cars, or just something different, there’s a tour that fits.
Book online to reserve a seat, or check out the Old Bisbee Tour, Juniper Flats Sunset Tour, or our full Tour Gallery.
