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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)
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.
We arrived and immediately used their restrooms found in the parking lot. I've taken this tour several times, but this one was probably my best yet. Parking has always been easy to come by. We checked in. They made sure we were all wearing closed toe shoes. If not, they give you a cover cover, not so attractive. We signed a waiver. We took a little time to browse their wall of minerals and their gift shop. Then we lined up and got ready to gear up. We were given a chit coin to attach to us, got a safety vest, and then a flashlight. They were mindful of those who could potentially have claustrophobia. We stopped slightly inside the mine to give those the option to leave. Joey and Steve were our guides. Joey answered every single question thrown out to him. The rail ride was fun and so were the stops. We had 40 people in the last group of the day. Thanks Queen Mine Tours.
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!
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
Such a fun unique experience!! Before the tour begins you are given a hard hat, safety vest, and flashlight! Then you board a tram into the mine! Our tour guide was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable and answered all questions! Very reasonably priced and a cool outing to learn more about Arizona history!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
One of the best tour guides ever! Highly knowledgeable and professional. Frank gave us a wonderful tour despite the fact it was just the two of us! He was very thoughtful as I have a tendency to get claustrophobic. The ride on the trolly was so much fun and the entire experience gave homage to the miners. It's a definite stop and ask for Steve or Frank. read more
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
When in Bisbee or planning to go there, make sure this Queen Mine Tour is a part of your schedule especially if you have never done it. You can purchase tickets online or on site. Just be there 30 minutes before departure time to give you enough time to purchase them if there is a line. Tickets cost $14 for adults and ages 6 to 13 are $6.50. Ages 0 to 5 are not allowed. Open everyday. Tour times are 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3:30 pm. The duration is a little over an hour. Wear warm clothing for it gets pretty nippy in the mine. No open toed or high heel shoes allowed. You are provided with a hard hat, safety vest, and individual flashlight. You start the tour by sitting on some carts and are pulled by a single motor cart. You make your way in 1500 feet into the mountain. You don't go up or down. It's a level ride all through out. There are a couple of stops in where your tour guide tells you everything about the history of the place. All the tour guides are former miners so that in itself helps a lot in giving you the rich history. All in all it is a pretty enjoyable activity. The only negatives were that when you are on the actual mine ride, there is a lot of loud squealing coming from the tracks. I suggest you wear some ear protection if you are sensitive to that kind of thing. Also, there some kids that had nothing better to do than shine their flashlights in people's faces. The parents didn't do a damn thing. For me, this is one of those one and done activities. No need to do it again if ever. Yelp 2023 Review #16 909 overall read more
Bisbee is a town that was founded on mining and the wealth it generated, so what better to do when visiting than checking out a mine? I tend a bit claustrophobic but didn't have any issues at all - the shaft you travel through is well lighted and ventilated, and it's pretty big. You'll ride a "train" of sorts that you straddle, and get your own personal flashlight. You'll be provided with a hard hat and vest (sanitized after use) and required to wear close toed shoes. The tour lasts roughly an hour and ours was led by one of the retired miners - it was really interesting to get a firsthand view of how the mine really worked back in the day. You'll get an education interspersed with a ton of quality grandpa-jokes. And if you've ever wondered what miners do when they're deep in the mine and had chili the night before, well - you'll find out. I wish the tour went farther into the mine (you only go 1500ft, stopping a few times to check stuff out) but it's really worth checking out. read more
2 years ago
Very professional well run tour. Guides are knowledgeable and friendly. An hour experience that is fairly priced at $16. read more
Very disappointed! We made our reservations the day prior to the tour. We arrived on time and got set up with the helmet and light. The guides sent us out to the tram carts that would carry us into the mine. My wife and I were so excited. I have a bad knee and my walking/stair-climbing are limited. This tour assured us I would be able to navigate the terrain once inside. We waited our turn to get on the tram- which has a cushion down the middle with the expectation of people straddling it like a saddle. The seats filled up before I could get a spot. The only openings for us were some of the ends where the rim for the tires goes up high. My knees cannot bend that far, so we had to have a middle seat. The guides were no help. They didn't ask guests to make room, and no guests volunteered to move. You can see by the photos the trams were booked full. Even if some had wanted to move for us, seems like there was no room anyway. We looked to the guides and said I guess you're overbooked, and we need to get a refund. Their responses were flippant and unconcerned. We went to the ticket desk and explained what happened. The assistant did offer a refund (5-10 business days) but was equally uncaring about the situation. The solution to this issue is so simple. The guides should run the boarding like an airline: those with disabilities or small children get on board first. Then the rest. Why they don't do this is beyond me. The mine tour was our last activity before leaving Bisbee so we couldn't book another time. We were really looking forward to this tour and are disappointed we couldn't enjoy it- especially because we bought our tickets the night before. Queen Mine Tours- fix your process! It's so easy to correct. read more
Very interesting and educational tour. My first time in a mine and it's really a fun experience!The tour guide was a miner for more than 19 years and he makes the tour really informative. Can't wait to bring my boys! read more
5 years ago
We had no idea what to expect and frankly I'm a bit claustrophobic so I was very pleasantly surprised when we did this tour. So much history. Our tour guides were very nice and informative. We learned about the different ways the miners worked through the years. I can't imagine someone sitting there and chipping away to candlelight back in the day!! YIKES. We did this tour first thing and are so glad to have some idea of how this great little town started. There is a small area to watch a short little film in regards to the history of the mine which I'm glad we saw. We jumped on board a little train along with about 30 others and went into the tunnel.We didn't go down the mine but across about 800 feet under the top. Our guide showed us various spots along the way. I still can't imagine working in that all day long. We wore masks as did the ticket takers and staff. Of course, there's always those selfish ones that don't seem to care about spreading their damn germs around. But what are you going to do? I do highly recommend this tour and just ignore the maskless fools. read more
Strap on your hard helmet, turn on your light, hop on board the mine coaster, and enjoy the tour! For less than $15, we were able to go into the heart of the Queen's Mine. The tour is packed with historical facts. The guide was phenomenal and knew his stuff. 10/10 would recommend if you are visiting Bisbee, AZ! read more
3 years ago
Great and friendly employees at this location. Our tour guide was an actual employee in the mine and retired in the 70s. Had our grandson with us and he enjoyed the cart train to go into the mine. Totally recommend this place. read more
3 years ago
What a fun and educational tour about the operations of this large mine in Bisbee. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and highly recommend. read more
3 years ago
Great tour, the guides are friendly, knowledge and speak from personal experience. The train takes you through the mine and there are a couple of spots where you get off, walk a little (one set of stairs) and see other parts of the mine and learn about a day in the life of the miners. The train itself was really relaxing and even though it was mid-summer during a heat wave, the mine was nice and cool; if the ride was longer I could have easily fallen asleep on the train. So overall, very relaxing and informative. If you're in Tucson or closer, I would recommend. read more
3 years ago
This place is really made by Neil. The mine is really neat but his first hand experience really dug us in and the fact he does really try to make the experience fun and interesting is amazing. Thank you Neil for the wonderful stories and the dedication to coming back and teaching us about the mine! The shop is wonderful has so many cool rock and copper specimens. The overall experience was absolutely wonderful ! read more
2 years ago
We had such a great time! The train really set it apart from the other mine tours we did. Shawn was our guide. He was so knowledgable and friendly read more
2 years ago
Top-rated things to do in Bisbee and it's not wrong. Must-do things in Bisbee. Tours are reasonably priced and it's a great experience with the train tour that goes inside a cave. Book in advance if possible as they do get sold out often. Bisbee is a small town and this tour location is in the center of town too, so no need to worry about transportation. Park your car anywhere and you can easily walk to this place. read more
3 years ago
AMAZING PLACE!! We loved this place. Where else can you experience a copper mine from former copper miner of 30 years? We were a little nervous when we were given a hard hat flashlight and reflective vest but we were put at ease by our tour guide. We were taken into the mine on a trolley car that was around 100 years old and used during the mining days. Our guide explained the process of mining, what day-to-day operations looked like and the different equipment used in the mine. It was really nice to get out of the hot sun. read more
3 years ago
This was pretty awesome. If you've never been on a tour of a mine, do it. If you have been on a tour of a mine in the past, as I have, still do it. Bisbee is a cool little town that we passed through on a road trip through Arizona and New Mexico and Queen Mine Tours is one of its biggest attractions. While I had been on a tour of a mine, I had never been in a copper mine. You buy your tickets in the main building and they are affordable. Just make sure you make it for a specific tour as they only have a couple throughout the day. Once you have your ticket, you're outfitted with a sweet outfit that makes you look like a miner: hard hat, vest, and a flashlight. Then hop on board the train and it's time to go in the mine with your tour guide. This mine is no longer functional but it used to be an operational copper mine back in the day. What was really cool is that our tour guide worked in the mine for many of years. Talk about first-hand knowledge! He did a great job giving us the history of the mine, touching on cool things throughout the mine, and answering our questions. We had a group of 40 or so people. You're on the train for a good portion of the tour but you also get off at several spots. I won't ruin all the surprises but this is a well-organized, interesting tour that is more than worth the money. It was one of the highlights of our trip! read more
4 years ago
Well done tour by people who know, and not jsut a tourist site, but a real mine. About 1/4 of the people on our group got headaches, which may have been from the residual inside the mine. The tour guides were full of stories, riding the "man car" with helmets and lights really authenticated the experience, and even better the mine store has a wide selection of minerals for great prices. read more
I enjoyed this tour. I wanted to do something new in Bisbee and knew this would be the perfect activity. I called them on a Tuesday to reserve 3 tickets for Saturday at 2pm and was told to arrive a half hour early and to wear closed toed shoes. We perused the gift shop and bought a few small items and visited the ticket counter to sign a waiver and pay. Benny was our tour guide and he was great. He worked in the mines himself so who better to lead us and explain its rich history? Him and his tour partner Dave got us set up with neon vests (yellow slickers), hard hats and a miner's lamp light. We looked like a big group of construction workers. We went outside and boarded the train and in we went. Benny gave us lots of history on the mines and the different levels and positions people had. It was a dangerous job but some got paid pretty well. He kept things engaging, which is hard to do in the early afternoon when you want to sleep. It was fairly cool underground but not cold, I was wearing a light sweater though. It didn't seem like we were that far underground but we went 1500 feet into the mines (not sure of the depth). Overall, this was definitely worth the ticket price ($13 for adults) and I'm glad we took the time to do it. There's so much local history and it's nice to experience some of it. read more
4 years ago
I was hesitant to go 1500 feet under ground but Benny was an amazing tour guide and it was a very informative fun tour of history. It was our favorite part of our Bisbee weekend. read more
3 years ago
More than a fabulous tour!!! Steve was our wonderful tour guide. Each tour takes you 1500 ft into the mine. If you are claustrophobic, not steady on your feet, or can't climb stairs, it's not for you. The history that is provided is wonderful. They tell you about the mine and show how the drilling was done. Each person gets a vest, hard hat, and light to check out the mine. You ride in and out on a mine cart. Ask the guide any questions regarding the mine, if you get one like Steve, you will be BLOWN AWAY by the wealth of knowledge. However, don't forget to get reservations, you won't regret it. read more
This was better than I thought it would be!!! It's run by the city of Bisbee. I was so impressed with this tour! We purchased tickets in advance, and received an email confirmation, then we got a reminder email the day before! Very nice! It was very organized once we got there, we got out tags at the window, and were directed to get on our vests, hard hats, and light before the tour. Our tour guides were funny, and you could tell they enjoyed their jobs, and thanked us for being there. One of them was a history teacher, and said it so nice to have an interested audience :) The tour takes about an hour, and you straddle a train that takes you underground, there are some walking parts, and a flight of stairs to climb. It's really cool to see the work the miners did, and what that job was job, there are funny stories about the mules too. Very informative, and the hour flew by! A must-do when in Bisbee! read more
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4 years ago
If you are ever in Bisbee this is a must tour for the entire family. Tour guides were previous workers in the actual mine. Very educational and informative about how the west was once explored by miners, cowboys and gun slingers. read more
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Bisbee, AZ 85603
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