Wright's desert home.
North Scottsdale.
Frank Lloyd Wright began Taliesin West in 1937 and wintered there until 1959. It is a National Historic Landmark and part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing, and you see it only on a ticketed tour. Every tour, the prices, the season, what to bring and what is coming up, from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Taliesin West, Scottsdale
- Where it is.12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, 85259. Guest Services: 888-516-0811, or 480-860-2700 ext. 1 from outside the US. Visit
- The story.Wright began his desert winter home in 1937 and wintered there until his death in 1959. The National Park Service dates the first construction to the winters of 1938 to 1941 and counts 489 acres in the landmark. Taliesin West · NPS landmark summary
- The recognition.A National Historic Landmark since May 20, 1982, and one of eight buildings in UNESCO's The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, inscribed in 2019. NPS · UNESCO
- A ticket is the way in.The grounds are not open for casual visits. You need a tour, program or event ticket, and advance reservations are strongly recommended because busy days sell out. The store is open daily without a ticket. Tour FAQ
Five ways to see it
- Self-Guided Audio Tour.A 60 to 75 minute walk through the Historic Core, the Garden Room, Wright's Office and the Drafting Studio, narrated on your phone or a borrowed device. Adults $44 and youth 6 to 17 $22 from October through May ($39 and $19 June through September); members free. November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027: daily, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. March 2027: daily from 9 a.m. April 2027: daily from 10 a.m. May 2027: closed Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tours
- Behind-the-Scenes Tour.Guided, about 2 to 2.5 hours, including the Drafting Studio, the Kitchen, the Apprentice Court, the Guest Deck and Wright's private living quarters. Adults $110, youth $55, members $92. 10 a.m. Tuesday to Friday, November 3, 2026 to January 29, 2027; Tuesday to Saturday, February 2 to March 27, 2027; then Wednesday to Friday through April 30. Not wheelchair accessible.
- Golden Hour Sunset Hike.Guided, 90 minutes, a little over three quarters of a mile. Adults $65, youth $32.50, members $52. Saturday and Sunday evenings through December 27, 2026, starting 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. in November and December. Flashlights provided. Does not enter the Historic Core.
- Apprentice Shelter Hike.Guided, 90 minutes, about three quarters of a mile, to the desert shelters built by apprentices and students. Adults $65, youth $32.50, members $52. Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., January 2 to March 28, 2027.
- Sonoran Desert Plant Hike and Tasting.Guided, 90 minutes, with a Sonoran Desert tasting, 16 guests at most. Adults $85, youth $42.50, members $68. Fridays at 9 a.m.: January 15 and 29, February 12 and 26, March 12 and 26, 2027.
Parking, kids and what to bring
- Parking.On site and limited, with limited RV parking and rideshare waiting zones. Arrive no earlier than 20 minutes before your tour time. Tour FAQ
- Bring water.No food or drinks are sold on site. Wear comfortable, durable shoes for concrete, dirt and gravel, and bring sun protection.
- Kids.Youth pricing covers ages 6 to 17. Guided tours are not intended for children under 6.
- Photos and pets.Personal photos only, no tripods or drones. Service animals only, and no pets left in vehicles.
- Accessibility.Every tour crosses gravel and concrete with shallow steps and uneven ground, and the 36-inch ramps run at steep slopes. Guides for visually impaired guests and interpreters for hard-of-hearing guests are free with a reservation, and a written script is available. Call the Tour Department at 480-627-5375 before booking. Tours · Tour FAQ
- Closed.Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
Exhibitions and evenings
- Through January 31, 2027.Originals, by Future Retrieval (Katie Parker and Guy Michael Davis), included with the audio tour. Exhibition
- Sunsets & Sips.5 to 8 p.m., adults $35 and under 21 $20, with one drink, live music and select indoor spaces; not a tour. November 19 and December 17, 2026; January 21, February 25, March 18, April 22 and May 6, 2027. Sunsets & Sips
- Film series.Monthly at 6 p.m.: Treasure of the Sierra Madre (November 20), Some Like It Hot (December 18), Strangers on a Train (January 22), Rashomon (February 26), Cool Hand Luke (March 19), Panic in the Streets (April 23) and The Absent-Minded Professor (May 28). Events
- Also on the calendar.Cabaret Sessions from December 5, 2026; Discovery Day for families on January 9, 2027; and a weekend photography workshop February 5 to 7, 2027.
Where it sits
The outline is the Taliesin West boundary published on the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places map layer. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Taliesin West, answered
Can you go inside Taliesin West without a tour?
No. A tour, program or event ticket is required, and the grounds are not open for casual visits. The store is open without a ticket.
Do you need reservations for Taliesin West?
They are strongly recommended. Tickets are limited, busy days sell out, and parking may not be available without an advance ticket.
How much does it cost to tour Taliesin West?
The self-guided audio tour is $44 for adults and $22 for youth 6 to 17 from October through May, and $39 and $19 from June through September. Guided hikes are $65 to $85 for adults and the Behind-the-Scenes Tour is $110.
How long is the Taliesin West tour?
The audio tour is a 60 to 75 minute walk. The Behind-the-Scenes Tour runs about 2 to 2.5 hours, and the hikes run 90 minutes.
Can you see Frank Lloyd Wright's living quarters?
Yes, on the Behind-the-Scenes Tour. The audio tour covers the Historic Core, the Garden Room, Wright's Office and the Drafting Studio.
Is Taliesin West wheelchair accessible?
Only in part. Every tour walks on gravel and concrete with shallow steps and uneven surfaces, ramps are 36 inches wide and steep, and the guided tours and hikes are not wheelchair accessible. The Tour Department is at 480-627-5375.
Can you bring kids to Taliesin West?
Yes. Youth pricing covers ages 6 to 17, and the guided tours are not intended for children under 6.
Is there food at Taliesin West?
No food or drinks are sold on site. Bring bottled water.
Can you take photos at Taliesin West?
Yes, for personal, non-commercial use. No tripods or drones.
Can you bring a dog to Taliesin West?
Service animals only, and pets should not be left in vehicles.
When is Taliesin West closed?
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. The audio tour is also closed Tuesdays in October 2026 and May 2027.
When was Taliesin West built?
Frank Lloyd Wright began his desert winter home in 1937 and wintered there until his death in 1959. The National Park Service dates the initial construction to the winters of 1938 to 1941.
Is Taliesin West a World Heritage Site?
Yes. It is one of eight buildings in the UNESCO listing The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, inscribed in 2019, and it has been a National Historic Landmark since May 20, 1982.
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Checked 28 October 2026, from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation unless named. Address, phone and visiting: visit. Tour rules, parking, food, photos, pets, kids and the store: tour FAQ. Tours, prices, schedules and accessibility: Taliesin West tours. History and closures: Taliesin West. Exhibition: Originals. Evenings: Sunsets & Sips. Film series, Cabaret Sessions and family days: events. Landmark date: National Park Service; construction dates, acreage and the 2019 inscription: NPS landmark summary; World Heritage listing: UNESCO. Map: the NPS National Register map layer. Left off: whether parking is paid, a bag policy and store hours (not posted), summer 2027 audio tour hours (not yet posted), and one tour length (the tours page says 60 to 75 minutes and the FAQ about 60; the tours page is used). Photo: Taliesin West, Carol M. Highsmith (public domain, Library of Congress). The questions answered are ones people search on Google, each answered only from the pages above.