We were in the Scottsdale area on vacation and came across their website. We texted them and received a call back from Monica within 15 minutes. We booked an Ice cream and Gelato tour around Old Town and the Waterfront and were picked up within 15 minutes by "Captain Kirk". He is a very warm and personable guide. He was well versed in the area including buildings/archetecture, public art, history of the area, restaurants and entertainment venues. We had three stops on the tour for 1) Ice cream, 2) gelato and 3) sorbet. All were excellent. We certainly had our fill of sweet treats, all included in the price of the tour. We would certainly recommend this company for one of their many various tours, based on this experience. It was a weekday in January so just be aware that you may need to make more advanced reservations than we did. Thank you Monica and Kirk. read more

This is a unique and fun way to see sights and get some fresh air! Captain Kirk was ready to go from the moment we pulled up; we scheduled a private tour for my husband's birthday and the golf cart was decked out! We bopped around Old Town Scottsdale, being given historical information about the town/city and various landmarks. It was extremely interesting and a nice mellow way to start the tour. We then went up towards the Phoenician resort and toured the ritzy neighborhoods to see the beautiful homes - that is definitely an spect of the tour I don't think we'd get anywhere else! There were options to stop for photos, beverages etc. I would note to be prepared for the breeze as you ride on the golf cart and be aware you'll likely be on a couple busy roads with actual cars so ensure your belongings are secure. It was an absolutely fantastic time and I can confidently say I'd love to do another tour with any out-of-town guests who visit me! read more

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Monica and Kirk were the sweetest couple we have interacted with in Scottsdale. They made sure to accommodate to our bachelorette party and take into account all of our needs during the duration of the tour. They even added in time for photos, sight seeing, and recommendations around Scottsdale. This was the most informative and fun wine tour ever!!! read more

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My husband, myself and our friend did the Scottsdale Public Art tour and it was such a treat! Monica was a great host and gave us so much great information about the area. It was really such a great way to start off our visit to Scottsdale by giving us a great lay of the land. Highly recommend! read more

The name joyride describes this tour perfectly. Captain Kirk and Monica delivered a amazing tour of old town Scottsdale and the residential areas. With the option of playing our own music through their radio they gave us the best sights to see of Christmas lights Highly recommend using this tour group read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Monica and Kirk. They provided the best customer service from the initial inquiry conversation to the final good bye. They have delightful personalities, thoughtful tours and great recommendation. I would do a tour with them time and time again! Thanks so much ! read more

This wine tour absolutely exceeded our expectations. We were here for a bachelorette party for 10 girls and Monica and Captain Kirk made us feel so special and welcomed. The ride was fun, the wine was delicious, and the pictures taken by Monica were top notch. They made signs for our bride and she was so excited. In between wineries they brought us to the cutest spots and coached us into the perfect poses! Seriously, I can't recommend doing this enough. 10/5 stars. Can I move here and hang out with Monica and Captain Kirk all the time?! If you're on the fence, get off of it and book now! Walking is so 2020, get into a golf cart asap. PS they even have speakers to play your favorite jams. Thank you again for the amazing experience Joy Rides AZ! read more

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This was a fun, informative and historical tour. Great tour guides, great food and drinks. Highly recommend! read more

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Captain Kirk gave my Husband and I am Awesome Tour . We learned so much about the area and laughed along the way:) He's so knowledgeable and fun to be around. The next day we were able to move around easily because we knew what Restaurants and shops we wanted to visit from his recommendations. He provided enough Water for us to stay hydrated, Sunglasses for my Husband because he forgot his and we felt safe riding in the Golf Cart. A Tour I highly recommend the First day you arrive to get a good lay of the Land! Thank You Captain Kirk for making our Your a Memorable one! read more

ALWAYS RECOMMEND and ALWAYS UTILIZE!!!! Such a super fun experience!!!! Want to treat your friends, family, coworkers, date? This is the experience!!!! Kirk and Monica are truly amazing and professional tour guides with so much knowledge and pride in our fair city of Scottsdale!!! So many tours to offer, they are the BEST!!!! read more

We visted Scottsdale for a 50th Birthday celebration. We enjoyed the Tacos & Margarita tour immensely!! Monica and her daughter, T were the absolute the best!! I wish I knew where we went on the Tour because I definitely want to visit those spots again. You know what that means, I plan on becoming a repeat customer!! Everything was delicious and fun. read more

Had our second tour with Captain Kirk yesterday and it was great. This tour was completely different than our last one. They customized it fit ours wishes. He started up by picking us up at our resort. The tour started immediately with some great sights and the all knowledge of our guide. We did a short tour of Scottsdale. Capt pointed out some great bars and restaurants for us to try on the rest of our trip. We had a few stops at some local water holes. I recommend doing this immediately before doing anything else on your vacation. You can miss a lot of great things if you don't book this tour!!! read more

We chose this awesome company after reading all the great reviews. Kirk, one of the owners, drove us around on the first Friday evening of summer. He was friendly, knowledgeable and a true ambassador of this beautiful city. We took a sunset tour of Old Town Scottsdale . Kirk's stories along the way kept us both laughing and amazed at the history of the Area. Highly recommend this company to all. He even dropped us off at our dinner spot after making us feel welcome and excited to be in this gem of the desert. Kirk snapped photos of us at the museum that are now a treasured memento of a magical evening. Thanks! read more

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We had the BEST time touring Scottsdale thanks to Monica of Joy Rides AZ! We met her at the meeting point greeted with a huge smile. Monica took us to the various districts of Scottsdale giving us history and up to date news. We had three stops with great eats and drinks. The electric car was super comfortable and allowed for a breeze despite the 108* weather! We had the best time and can't wait to visit Monica again. read more

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We were in Scottsdale for just a quick trip and took a tour with Monica. She was really knowledgeable and took us all around the area showing us the highlights. She also recommended some restaurants and some places to shop. She made the little tour very interesting. read more

Monica was amazing!! We were in downtown Scottsdale killing time before we needed to get to the airport and saw her! She was very informative and gave us a short run down of the tour options. We opted for the 1 hour tour and we had a blast!! She was SO NICE! And very knowledgeable about the area. We went through all of the different districts and saw much more than we would have been able to without her. The tour alone made us want to come back to Scottsdale again, since we had no idea of all the things we were missing out on. The ride is smooth, and seems to fly by! Monica was great about pulling over to explain what certain landmarks were! We LOVED that she knew so much about the local businesses, owners, and what they offered/ how long they had been in the district. We can't wait to come back and do another tour. Thanks again, Monica! read more

Planned this activity for a bachelorette trip, and they were very helpful and communicative from the get-go. We did the taco and margarita tour, and each restaurant they chose had great variety, with something tasty and unique at each stop. We ended the tour feeling happy and full! Kirk and Monica themselves were also so nice and accommodating! They were organized and took great care in capturing pics. It felt like having a mom and dad keeping track and looking out for us, which let us really just focus on having fun! And they were also just so lovely to get to talk to. Everyone had a great time, felt taken care of, and the tour had a lot to offer for the price. read more

Monica was amazing, we loved our taco and margarita tour, can't wait to come back and visit. read more

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Personalized service from locals who love sharing the history of Scottsdale. Great Gelato and a great time enjoying the sights of Scottsdale. read more

Monica and Captain Kirk were the best hosts for our bachelorette party! They took amazing care of us and the wine tasting the toon is along was 10/10. I highly recommend them. Great people and a great time read more

I hired Joyrides AZ to provide an historical tour, of the Old Town Districts, the day before Thanksgiving this year. It was delightful. Just the right amount of info, and relatives ages 8 - 77 were completely entertained. It was a bit chilly and Joyrides even had blankets available for us. read more

Our friends were visiting from Chicago, so what better way to enjoy Scottsdale on a sunny afternoon than a golf cart ride around Old Town drinking wine along the way? Monica was a wonderful host and took pictures along the way and AirDropped them to me at the end of the tour. She's very knowledgeable about Scottsdale and gave us a great dinner recommendation to Los Olivos. We're already looking forward to trying the Margaritas and Taco Tour. read more

I highly recommend the Public Art Tour with Captain Curt. He is a a very well informed tour guide and has a wealth of knowledge to share. He is also very accommodating and will stop to take photos at various sites. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it was an easy way to see the some of the best sites in Old Town Scottsdale. Thank you. read more

Monica was amazing!!!! she had great knowledge about the city and was a great addition to our bachelorette team :)

Had an amazing tour. Went back to some of the places we saw on the tour. Capt Kirk spent time to make sure everyone enjoyed the trip. Only regret was that we didn't do it the first day read more

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Excellent tour. Great information and awesome tour guide Monica We really enjoyed the tour and the information on the sites as well as the photo ops and the wine...... read more

We had the best time wine tasting and bar hopping this weekend with Kirk and Monica! They made the entire experience so easy and enjoyable. They make all of the reservations, pay for your tastings and keep you on schedule, so all you have to do is enjoy yourself. They were great guides and showed us around Old Town Scottsdale. So, while we were having fun boozing it up we also learned some cool things about Scottsdale and got to see the town. We had so much fun we hope to be able to do another tour again next time we visit! Thanks for an awesome day! read more

JoyRidesAZ is simply the best! They provided transportation to the Old Town Scottsdale bars after my sister's rehearsal dinner and they were a hit! The drivers were professional, fun, timely and accommodating for our big group of about 50 people. They were flexible with us when we needed some additional last minute golf carts to get the rest of our group out to the bars! I highly recommend using them as they were easy to communicate with, friendly, reliable and were truly the hit of the night! Thank you JoyRidesAZ! We will definitely be calling you again! read more

Amazing amazing amazing!!!! Can't say enough great things about Monica (and Captain Kirk)!!! From start to finish Monica was the absolute sweetest, she was so knowledgeable and we chatted the whole time. The margarita and taco tour was great, 3 different local spots with great food and drinks. In between taco stops Monica took us on a tour of the beautiful nearby neighborhoods. Would most definitely do another tour with JoyRides!!! Thank you guys for the amazing experience read more

What a great way to spend a Sunday with my girls for my Bach with a taco & margarita tour !! We had the please of having Monica take us around town in a beautiful golf cart which was personalized with my name ! Deff recommend ! read more

Monica is amazing! Her husband, Kirk, is also wonderful. We really enjoyed their tour and the details they gave us about the area and beyond. read more

Let's start off by saying how amazing the owners are, kirk and Monica are the most professional and amazing people I've met in Arizona. Me and my family have been personal clients of travel for tips or tours for about a year now and if you are in Old Town Scottsdale this is the only way to travel around. Travel for tips or tours is always on time and go out of their way to accommodate all of their clients. Just call them if you are on vacation and want to site see or want to find the best bars/restaurants. Thanks for everything guys you are the best !!!! read more

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We had such a fun time touring around looking at Christmas Lights! Captain Kirk is a Scottsdale local and knows such interesting tidbits of history he'll share with you as you pass landmarks. We hopped in a clean, comfortable golf cart for a ride around Old Town & Arcadia. JoyRidesAZ will also do custom tours if there's an event or route you want to see. Would absolutely recommend and look forward to using them again! read more

JoyridesAZ made our wedding day so special! The team was reliable and made the experience so much fun! We used them to transport 25 of our guests to and from the venue and our guests simply loved it! Kirk and and Monica were happy to answer questions through the booking process and went out of their way to WOW us and our guests with wedding decor on the carts and had so much fun with our group. I would highly recommend them and will use them again for any similar event in the future! read more

Monica and Captain Kirk were the two best guides we could have asked for during our trip to Scottsdale for our friend's bachelor party. Right from the start, they were friendly and welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable about Scottsdale. They new all of the hot spots in the area, and always shared what valuable tips and info they had on all of them. It seemed like they literally knew everyone in the area, from bar owners to restaurant workers, you can tell they really enjoy networking and becoming friends with all people they come across to drive business forward for both parties. We had two large carts full of 6 guys each, and both Kirk and Monica were able to joke around and laugh with all of us as we went from location to location. They were able to take candid photos of us during the brew tour, and air drop them to our phones once they were all done. Our brew tour included many different beers at each location and even some flights at others, and some food at one of the stops as well. Our party enjoyed riding with them a lot and would HIGHLY recommend taking one of their Scottsdale tours, whether its a food tour, a brew tour like ours, or even their wine tour - their company knows how to show your group a good time and will take good care of you.  They help you appreciate Scottsdale while you are visiting there in a way others just can't. I look forward to booking with them again on a future trip! read more

Great experience! If it's your first time to Scottsdale, this is a must do on your first day. You will see areas and places that you may not see otherwise. It may even lead you to places you will want to visit later during you stay. The owners are beyond nice and made a great recommendation for lunch and we were very happy with it. read more

We use JoyridesAZ for our home viewing event to transport guests from their homes to ours and could not have been happier with their service! They took care of everything and the neighbors raved about the service! I highly recommend them and will use them again for our future events. Thank you JoyridesAZ!! read more

Captain Kirk and Monica rock!!!! Great experience with them!!! Gave us tips on what and where things were going on, trying to help with us having a great time. They were on time EVERY TIME!! One of us had a watch fall off onto the floor and they noticed it, called, then CAME BACK to give it to us!!! THAT'S Awesome customer service right there!!! read more

Great family owned and fun tour! The tour guides are fun and full of energy and knowledge. I would highly recommend you checking out all the tours they have to offer. Their customer service can not be beat! I recommend this company to all friends and family traveling to Scottsdale! read more

You can call/text to schedule pick ups and drop offs and they are always so nice! Loved having them drive us around all weekend, it was such a blast! Thanks Captain Kirk! read more