Bisbee is only about 10 miles from the Mexican border and about two hours south of Tucson. However, the Queen Copper Mine Tour is very worth visiting. Every mine tour I've been on has been different and it's fun to see how they do it. With this tour, you are on the ground level and take a tram into the mine. You get off at various spots, but you won't do very much walking (there is a short flight of stairs to one of the stops). The tour guides are very knowledgeable and seems as if some of them actually had worked in the mine. Being a miner is definitely one of the most difficult, dirty, dangerous and labor intensive that a person can do, and it does make you appreciate how much work and effort it takes to extract any metal or mineral from a mine. The tour does a great job of explaining the process and how technology advancements changed over time from the late 1800's until the mine closed in 1975 Practical Information: 1. Make a reservation online, in advance. Traveling to Brisbee and finding out that you either you have to wait several hours for an open tour, or that they are sold out for the day is NOT something you want. 2. It's really not cold in the mine, since the part you visit is not underground, so you might want a sweatshirt or a light jacket, but that's about all. 3. Don't be late because once the tour starts, you forfeit your place if you aren't there when they leave. 4. The actual tour is about an hour. read more

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Wonderful experience on the tour! **Make sure you buy on their site before you get here... we did but they sold out for a lot of people! ** You take a mine cart into the middle of the mountain, and your tour guide will show you what they did in the past to get the copper out of the mine. It was a very unique tour as the others around Tombstone do not have this same type of experience. The only downfall I had was the extra information when it came to questions. Our tour guide seemed agitated even though he asked if others had questions and honestly didn't seem to know the answers more than what he was told to say. Other than that, well worth the tour and the money (also some cheap bottles of water in the store inside) read more

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I heard good things about the tour. I got to the mine for the last tour of the day. After "getting all my gear" I got to the first stop 150 feet in. At that point, I realized I was getting sweaty and shaking. The guide got me out and gave me a complete refund. Everyone was so nice and helpful. My friends who took the tour throughly enjoyed it. Although I can't take the tour, I highly recommend it to others who are able to enjoy experience. Thanks to the staff for their kind assistance. read more

What a great adventure to learn about the mines. It was easy to find. Our tour guide Steve had amazing information to pass on. I'd recommend anyone in Bisbee to go see it. read more

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Great experience! Our tour guide was amazing and very informative! Definitely some tight spaces in the mind, so if you don't like tight, dark spaces be ware of this tour! Overall great experience! read more

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Did this tour when I went to visit Bisbee. I knew it would be fun, but I had a great time. David, our tour guide was simply an Encyclopedia Brittanica on everything about the mine. It was so interesting & he seemed to literally know everything about it. The little train ride was fun & the stops with Davids narration, coupled with the 9000 questions we all asked him made for such a great experience. If yiu are thinking abiut going, dont hesitate. You'll love the tour read more

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A must when in Bisbee. Buy your tickets and book your time in advanced. Well worth it for the price. You get to tour some of the mine on a train, and you get to walk some of it too. Your tour guide will cover the history as well as the parts of the mine and its purpose. Very educational and interesting. We enjoyed this. They mined copper, silver, and gold here. read more

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This old mine was operational from the 1880's until the 1970's and was responsible for the development of Bisbee. Today, you can tour it via a small train that takes you through the mine and makes several stops. You'll see a "stope," which is a hollowed out area of the mine, an explanation of how blasting worked, the old elevator system, mule carts, mine shafts and more. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. They also made safety a priority and if anyone lost a personal item they would retrieve it for you. It ran for about an hour and a half. This is an essential stop in Bisbee if you like history or sightseeing that's off the beaten path. read more

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Drove over from Tombstone. Got to the Copper Queen Mine before 3:30 pm. The last tour leaves at 3:30. We had plenty of time but when I walked up to the Ticket Counter. The young man said well, the last tour of the day is at 3:30. Again we were there before 3:30. He said the last tour has already gone into the Mine. I'm pissed. read more

How often can ride the same machines that miners used back in the day to go to work? Then explore the different areas, tools, and jobs they had. It really makes me appreciate the air conditioner comforts of work life today. Our tour guide Frank really knew how to give a good show and his assistant Shawn was allay really helpful. This is a must do if you're in the area. read more

This is a must tour if you're visiting Bisbee. The hour tour - traveling into the mine with multiple stops - and learning about the history of copper mining in Bisbee is well worth it, particularly considering the reasonable prices, $16 for adults and $8 for children. read more

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Had the best time touring the Queen Mine while visiting Bisbee! The booking/check in process was easy and efficient, and the staff were all very professional and kind. Have to give a special shout out to our guide, Neil! Having worked in the mine, he was able to share so much insight and history about the mines. It was so interesting to learn about the history and hear some of his stories from back in the day. I felt very safe the entire duration of the tour, and would recommend this as a fairly inexpensive attraction to do while in Bisbee! read more

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This is one of the most popular attractions in Bisbee, and I can see why! Open seven days a week, The Queen Mine Tours allows you to ride a train inside the mountains of Bisbee and learn about how the miners conducted their work. The minimum age requirement to go on the tour is 6-years old, anybody younger than that will not be permitted. This attraction can be dangerous for young kids to explore with the dark atmosphere, tight spaces, & literal rock hard walls. Even some adults would feel claustrophobic & unsafe. Fortunately, the staff are aware of this and make it known that if anyone needs to leave the tour, they are welcomed to do so. My ticket was ordered online, and then when I approached the ticket booth to confirm my spot, I was given a consent form to sign and a blue metal tag to signify that I was in the blue group for that day. Someone will announce when your group is ready to board, and from there, they will hand you a vest, helmet and flashlight. What I didn't expect when entering the mines was that I would have to GET OFF of the train and walk around. I was under the impression that we'd be riding the whole tour, but I guess in hindsight, that doesn't make much sense (Imagine the aching in your legs from sitting so long!) The train ride goes on in the beginning of the tour, but then you'll be instructed to step off and roam with your tour guide to specific areas that they will teach you about. You're encouraged to ask many questions by your guide too. I'm all for learning new things, so this tour is fun for people who want to gain a better understanding of the town they're visiting (or you're just really into rocks). I also give bonus points for the tour guide getting the rest of the group to sing "Happy Birthday" to me when he found out it was my birthday. Being sung to by a group of strangers underground is more exciting than it sounds. I also got myself a sweater at their gift shop as a birthday gift. If you're interested in visiting Bisbee, then this MUST be on your to-do list. How can it not be? The mountains are right there, in your line of sight all day. Why not hitch a ride on The Queen Mine Tour and have a closer look? Just make sure not to wear open toe shoes or heels! read more

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We used our Arizona Adventure Bucket List card for Bisbee and it directed us to do the Underground Mine tour. So glad we did- our guide was a former mine worker so he had great insight. So much history and a really great time. We'd do it again for sure. read more

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Didn't think it was going to be my type of thing but our guide, Neal, made it so interesting and fun. He was truly a well of knowledge. read more

Queen Mine Tours - The stope mine - Tours Near Me - Bisbee, Arizona

We had the best time doing this mine tour- the guide was so friendly and answered all questions asked. I loved it! read more

Queen Mine Tours - Me and my husband getting ready to stake our claim!!! - Tours Near Me - Bisbee, Arizona

The Queen Mine Tour in Bisbee was a really fun and informative experience. Riding the original mine carts into the tunnels gives the tour a rustic, adventurous vibe right from the start. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the history of the mine both engaging and entertaining. If anything, I only wish the tour was longer and explored more of the mine. It's a short out-and-back ride, and we had hoped for a longer train ride with more areas to see. That said, it's still a unique and memorable experience that's well worth doing if you're in Bisbee. read more

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Professional and fun from start to finish. Kid friendly. Train ride into and through, some walking and stairs, and our docent was really interesting and helpful. read more

Loved this tour so much!! Highly recommend. Very cool experience and learned so much about mining history. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave clear instructions. I was a bit nervous at first about feeling too claustrophobic but once I was in there I felt totally fine and if you aren't they give you a chance to back out with a refund which is amazing customer service. Glad I booked this. read more

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So much fun! Our tour guide Joey was very knowledgeable and funny! Make sure you arrive at least 20min early to have time to check in and get your safety gear on! There's a gift shop with lots of pretty rocks and souvenirs right outside read more

My friends and I made reservations for the tour on-line which I highly recommend for Saturday October 4, 2025. You need to be there 30 minutes before your tour time, as you need to get a few safety gear items. Check in was fast and easy. This was our second visit for the tour and thankfully we had Neal both times. He was much more than just a guide as he actually worked in the Mine and had firsthand experience of the operation of the Mine. Highly recommend Neal for your Mine Tour. read more

The Queen Mine Tour was the best mine tour we've ever been on! Our tour guide, Neil, worked in the mine up until it closed in 1975. He was able to give first hand experience, stories and knowledge of how the mine operated, what it felt like to work there and how the minerals were actually mined. He was funny, lighthearted and a true joy to share the cave with! Traveling by 100 year old rail cars deep into the mine was an experience all in itself! The screeching, clanging and jerking made the experience so much more real! After the first check-in stop, you keep going until your deep in the working part of the mine. It's an entire underworld most of us never knew existed! Seeing the minerals in the cave walls was a rock hounds dream! read more

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Neil was an awesome guide and the mine was really cool to see. Definitely check it out!

This was such a cool tour! It went a lot deeper into the mine than other mine tours I've been on. The fact that the one giving the tour, Neal, also worked there made it even better. He has a great personality and was super open to questions about the mine. Highly recommend! read more

Our guide was so fun and knowledgeable! We had so much fun and learned a lot! Highly recommend! read more

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Update: These are the four new additions from the Mine fossil and mineral shop. The one in front of the paper plate is from the 100 foot level in this Mine. We went to 250 feet level on the miners straddle train on the paid tour. If you check in on YELP and save the screenshot or post on social media and show proof, you get an extra 10 pct off in the mineral store. No problem, just ask. Not posted. read more

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This was such a fun and informative tour. Having a guide who worked in the mines when still in operation made it an incredibly special experience! Getting to hear about all of the different levels and equipment and what it was like when in operation, our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge. This had been very high up on my list of places to visit, and I certainly wasnt disappointed. Working at a Rock and Mineral shop in California for so many years I am very familiar with the material that comes from Bisbee so it was amazing to see one of the areas producing it and to hear about the tons and tons of material they brought out of the mountain and all of the evolutions of technology that made their mining practices more productive, and the different ways they kept themselves as safe as possible in such an incredibly dangerous field. Id absolutely recommend the tour. read more

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A really fun tour that lasted approximately an hour. You get to ride on the "train" that goes along the tracks the miners used back in the 1880s. There are parts where you climb up and down stairs but if you're not able to do the stairs you can still do the tour and just sit out for that part. We learned a lot and felt the tour was well worth the ticket price. Inside the building where you start the tour is a nice gift shop where you can purchase rocks, minerals and the prices seemed very fair. I recommend the tour for teens and adults, I'm not sure if younger kids would enjoy it that much. read more

The Queen Mine Tour is definitely a diamond in the rock of beloved Bisbee. Nothing much more can be said by myself than what has been reiterated repeatedly across reviews. Its an affordable (cha-ching!!) and educational tour for any age. What's most appreciated is that the tour guides (or maybe just ours?) are former miners who have direct former experience in the mines themselves. You need to book a reservation ahead of time and show up at least 30min in advance with closed-toe shoes. The staff provide you the latest in Mining Fashion -- a hard hat, a lamp and a safety vest #houtecouture, then go over the house rules before taking you via mini train deep inside the mine for a look at how it used to be. It's definitely an engaging tour. The office/gift shop also serves as the Bisbee Welcome Center, so if you're looking for something specific to do or eat/drink, best bet is to ask the attendant there for guidance. read more

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It was fun got on the trolley into the mine that alone was a treat then got a great tour and explanation of all the history and the how they did things our guide was so knowledgeable and fun . It was a winner. Just go read more

Great tour, great experience. If you find yourself in Bisbee, this tour is well worth the time and money. Located just off the main drag, you can either park in the mine tour parking lot, or you can easily walk from the center of Bisbee. This mine was active until 1970, so you will see the evolution of mining from 1870's to 1970's on this tour. The guides are all ex-mining workers, so they have the bonafides and knowledge to share a lot of information. There is a very good focus on safety throughout the tour, as they outfit you with hardhat, safety vest, and light. They even stop near the beginning to give anyone who's uncomfortable (i.e. claustrophobia) an opportunity to go back. But honestly it's not bad; a few dark areas, but everyone has their lights so it's never completely black. You will have to ride a narrow train to get in to the mine, which you must straddle like a bicycle. And while the majority of the tour is flat, there is one optional part that requires going up about 60 stairs. (If you opt not to go, you just hang at the tram.) A really good look in to the history of mining in Arizona. read more

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The Queen Mine Tour is a must if you have never been to Bisbee. It's affordable and fun and is the top rated activity to do here. You get to gear up with a hard hat, a lamp and yellow jacket and experience what it was like to be a miner back in the day. A mini train takes you deep into the mine where rich copper ore was once mined back in the early days. The mine itself closed in 1975. The tour guides that take you in are retired Phelps Dodge employees and former miners who are very knowledgeable about what life was like in these mines. I had a lot of fun going on this tour. Make sure you book in advance. Tours depart daily from the Queen Mine Tour Building which isn't too far from the Old Bisbee downtown district. The building itself is pretty spacious with artifacts and a nice gift shop inside. read more

Queen Mine Tours - Tours Near Me - Bisbee, Arizona

Very cool adventure!! Loved every minute of it. If you visit Bisbee you have to take an hour for this activity. Very friendly and organized crew. Very affordable. Two thumbs up!! read more

Queen Mine Tours - Inside the Copper Queen Mine - Tours Near Me - Bisbee, Arizona

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We took the kids to the Queen Mine Tour and we had a wonderful time! The kids absolutely loved it! We all got set up with a safety vest and a light. We rode a little trolley into the mine and stopped a couple of times to learn about the history of the mine. The tour guide was very entertaining and kept everyone's attention throughout the entire tour. read more

I highly recommend taking this tour when visiting Bisbee and buying your ticket ahead of time. They do sell out sometimes. Dave was our tour guide and was awesome. They take you underground in a electric cart and tell you about the history of the mine. The tour guides all worked there when it was still operational. They have added a ventilation system so it was the same temperature in the mine as it was outside (70 degrees that day). Please bring cash to tip the tour guide which is customary for any tour. They don't have an ATM on site so we walked a few minutes to one and came back with cash. read more

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Was on the way from Elgin AZ back to Phoenix and decided to stop here. Was not sure what to expect and if it would be geared for tourists or kids, but to my surprise it was a great tour with lots of interesting facts. AND the tour guides were former employee's of when the mine was active, so got some 'colorful' stories about life of the employee's and what it was like to work there. They have also apparently added some fans so the temperature was not as cold and it was a little less musty than it had been in the past! A MUST STOP!!! read more

Queen Mine Tours - Safety gear on! - Tours Near Me - Bisbee, Arizona

The crown jewel of Bisbee, AZ! The guide was friendly and over the top knowledgeable. He took the time to answer everyone's questions. We felt welcome, not rushed. The whole tour was organized. Highly recommend! read more

It was a nice tour our guide actually worked the mine when it was in operation back in the day, so that was cool read more

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I've been on a few mine tours and this by far is the best yet! For 2 reasons: 1. The guide inside the mine was a miner himself back in the day. It made the experience feel very authentic and he was able to tell personal stories of working in the mines. 2. The experience of going deep inside the mine riding on a mining cart. I will note:I am pretty claustrophobic and was very anxious about entering the mine. There really aren't any small, enclosed areas. I tried not to think about how far inside we were and just focused on the fun of riding the cart and hearing about how the mine was run. I also felt safe as the tour guide worked many years in a mine and would know the signs if an area was about to collapse (these are the things I think about). Overall, I didn't have too much of an issue with my claustrophobia and I was able to enjoy the tour. This is definitely a must do while in Bisbee! Add it to your list! read more

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So we left the RV resort and headed south to Bixbee for the Queen Mine Tour. Very informative tour about the silver mine industry in the U.S. and how Bixbee supplied 30% of the world's silver. Fun times going into the earth like the miners did way back when. read more

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