The Ultimate Guide to Top Team-Building Activities in Phoenix for 2024
Gear up and immerse your team in the vibrant spirit of Phoenix on your upcoming corporate retreat!
Known for its year-round sunshine and desert landscapes, Phoenix is home to the famous Saguaro Cacti and features more sunny days than any other major metropolitan area in the US! How’s that for a corporate retreat destination?
At TeamOut, we specialize in creating outstanding experiences that showcase the unique beauty and culture of Phoenix. Situated next to the Sonoran Desert, there are endless activities waiting for your team! From kayaking on Saguaro Lake to exploring the historic Goldfield Ghost Town, we reveal the hidden gems that make Phoenix truly special.
Join us as we craft a tailor-made retreat that celebrates the natural splendor of the Valley of the Sun! Let's make your corporate retreat an exceptional experience in Phoenix!
Ready for your next hike or bike ride with your crew? Discover the six easy hiking trails in Papago Park, suitable for every type of team. If you’re looking for more challenging trails, pick the ones ranging from 14 to 73 meters in elevation. Choose from Double Butte Loop Trail, Hole in the Rock Trail, Big Butte Loop, Elliott Ramada Loop, and Papago Buttes.
Location: 625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Schedule: Everyday from 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack water and snacks
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for stimulating outdoor activities.
Hike the best trails in Papago Park with your team! From easy trails to more challenging ones, there’s something for everyone!
Craft your own beer experience with City Brew Tours and share an afternoon or evening with your team touring the best breweries in town. Local history, beer knowledge, great food, and transportation are guaranteed as you access three of the Valley’s top breweries! Taste up to 12 beers and savor delicious snacks along the way! You may choose the Signature Brew Tour or the Sip of Phoenix Brew Tour.
Taste the best dishes Phoenix has to offer with a Downtown Phoenix Food Tour. Head to three different tasting locations - Cornish Pasty Co., Thai Basil Signature, Chico Malo, and The Yard Milkshake Bar - and stop by historic landmarks along the way. Savor a tasty English delicacy, family-made Thai cuisine, an authentic Mexican street taco, and finish the tour with specialty ice cream! Discover Phoenix like a local with Taste It Tours.
Location: 4410 N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 11, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Meeting point in the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel 100 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Schedule: Tour times: Thursdays at 2:00 pm and Saturdays at 11:00 am
Duration: 2.5 hours
Prices: $75/pp - $100/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Foodies! And all the teams that love culinary experiences and bonding over delicious meals.
It’s a well-known fact that food brings people together! Embark on a delicious adventure with your team and explore Phoenix like a local with Taste It Tours!
The Dinner Detective murder mystery starts with a delicious corporate dinner that quickly transforms into a crime! Put your detective hat on and prepare to unravel the mystery! Work together or separately to crack the case, with the goal of identifying the murderer and bringing them to justice. Here, everyone is a suspect! Surprises are guaranteed along the way! And remember: anyone can be the killer!
Location: 1333 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281, EUA
Schedule: Everyday 8:00 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Prices: From $75.95/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on problem-solving, collaboration, and interactive entertainment.
One of your team members is the murderer! Ready to find out who?
Tee off at Phoenix’s finest golfing destination, Paradise Valley Golf Course. Have a friendly competition with your team without the full-day time commitment, and sharpen your skills on the 18 holes. This activity is suitable for beginners, as you can choose to take a lesson from one of the PGA Golf Professionals. The clubhouse is equipped with a restaurant and bar, perfect for team meals afterwards. Perfect your golf swing at Paradise Valley Golf Course!
Location: 3505 E. Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Schedule: Tee times: everyday from 8:00 am - 7:15 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Restaurant and bar are wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams that value outdoor activities and friendly competition.
Show off your golfing skills at the renowned Paradise Valley Golf Course! Afterwards, unwind at the restaurant and bar with your team.
Release your inner artist and be amazed at what you can do! Choose from the different packages available: Bicycle Spin Art - where you’ll create art on bicycle taking turns -, Spin Art - where you’ll decorate different-sized canvas-, and the Splatter Studio Package, where you’ll create your own designs with UV glow paint. With Spin Art Nation, there are no limits to your imagination!
Location: 2302 N Central Ave #3, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $19.99/pp or $50/per group
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy creativity, unique experiences, and a fun atmosphere.
Get ready to put your creativity to the test at Spin Art Nation! This is an engaging team-building activity everyone will love!
Immerse your team in a cultural experience at Herberger Theater Center! HTC is so much more than a performing arts center! It has a cultivator and advocate for the arts community in Phoenix! Take a free guided tour of the theater and come back in the evening for a show. HTC is home to several theater companies that host a variety of performance art, from dance to improv to theater, with local and national touring companies performing.
Location: 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Schedule: Everyday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Duration: 1-3 hours, depending on the show
Prices: $13/pp - $45/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair seats available
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate performing arts and cultural experiences.
Take your corporate retreat to the next level with a theater show!
Rainbow RydersTick off your bucket list with a one-of-a-kind experience provided by Rainbow Ryders! Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Phoenix or a local seeking a refreshing experience, this is a spectacular way to see the best Phoenix views! With sunrise and sunset flights, experience the Deer Valley and the Sonoran Desert vistas from up above. Plus, you’ll witness native wildlife, majestic mountain ranges, and the iconic saguaro cactus on this stand-out adventure.
Location: 7934 N Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307
Schedule: Everyday at sunrise (4:30 am) and sunset
What better way to explore Phoenix than a traditional, exciting scavenger hunt? Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours leads your team on a unique guided tour of Phoenix. Prepare to see beautiful murals and sculptures, historic Victorian buildings, and solve 21 fun puzzles and challenges along the way! Main points of interest include: Phoenix City Hall, Mural Alley and Malindas Alley, Arizona Center, and Orpheum Theatre.
Location: Starting point at 305 Washington Street, Phoenix AZ, 85003
Schedule: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Prices: $49/per team
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack water and snacks
Accessibility: Activity takes place on the streets of Phoenix
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy problem-solving, collaboration, and exploring new environments.
Discover Phoenix’s hidden gems on a Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour! Prepare for an exciting day solving puzzles and exploring town with your crew!
When we say that the sky’s the limit, we mean it! Skydive Phoenix, located just down the road in Maricopa, provides the ultimate observation deck! Embark on this adventure and prepare to be mesmerized with views of the Phoenix Skyline, Camelback Mountain, and Four Peaks. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, you’ll see the valley from a whole new perspective!
Location: 56580 W. Dasher Dr., Maricopa, AZ 85139
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - sunset | Saturday: 7:00 am - sunset | Sunday: 8:00 am - sunset
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $239/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Adventure-seeking teams who enjoy adrenaline-pumping activities.
Get ready for this once-in-a-lifetime experience with Skydive Phoenix! The best part? You get to share it with your team!
Gather your team in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler for a fun Classic Cooking class. These team-building events are equal parts entertaining, and appetizing in nature. Prepare for a hands-on cooking class, meet Classic Cooking’s staff, review each dish of your previously chosen menu, and split up to cook all food items! In the end, savor a three-course meal served by the staff.
Location: 10411 East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Prices: $85/pp - $95/pp
Food on-site: Yes!
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy hands-on activities and culinary experiences.
Prepare a three-course meal with your group and celebrate with a team meal at the end of the activity!
Great Room Escape is an interactive and immersive experience you’ll love to share with your team! Holiday packs and group buyouts are available for a fully-customized experience! Break free from a subway station or try to escape a cabin in the woods! Clues and riddles are hidden throughout each room. As the clock ticks down and the pressure rises, do you think you’ll be able to escape the room?
Location: 268 1625 W University Dr UNIT 122, Tempe, AZ 85281
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $28.99/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on problem-solving and immersive challenges.
Choose from two main escape rooms - Terminal and Spellbound - and prepare to work as a team to solve the puzzle!
Located on the 1,600 acre Ben Avery Shooting Facility, the Ben Avery Archery Range offers target archery, NFAA certified 5-star archery courses, a World Archery target range, and more. Gather your team for an afternoon of outdoor archery shoots. Ben Avery Archery Range is the favorite venue for some of the world’s most accomplished archers and is the perfect place for competitive team activity! Shooters of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Location: 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086
The Saguaro Wilderness Area consists of 57,930 acres within the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. With multiple hiking trails to choose from, take the overnight trip and discover Saguaro's wilderness with your team, where you’ll hike from 3,000' elevation to over 8,000' in about 15 miles! Breathtaking sunsets await you at the Rincon Mountain District and Tucson Mountain District.
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Schedule: Sunrise - sunset
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $25/per vehicle
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own snacks and water
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Adventurous teams looking for an activity out in the wild.
Explore the best Arizona has to offer on a hiking trail at Saguaro National Park. We recommend two sunset spots: Rincon Mountain District and Tucson Mountain District.
Make your way to Arizona Zipline Adventures and prepare for an adrenaline rush on a 5-line zipline course in the Sonoran Desert! Ride 5 zip lines ranging from 400 to 1,500 feet in length in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains! In the meantime, take in scenic views of the San Pedro River Valley, the Galiuro Mountains, and the Tonto National Forest. Are you up for this challenge?
Location: 35406 S Mt Lemmon Rd, 85623 Oracle, AZ
Schedule: Thursday - Sunday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $100/pp
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own snacks and water
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on physical challenges, trust-building, and outdoor adventures.
If your team is into outdoor activities, you can’t miss Arizona Zipline Adventures! A thrilling experience is guaranteed for all!
Arizona Rock & Canyon Adventures delivers fantastic rock climbing and canyoneering experiences. Choose from Basic Rock Climbing, Basic Climbing Anchors, Advanced Climbing Anchors, Self Rescue, Lead Climbing, among other sessions. Explore the amazing sport of rock climbing with your team. even if you have little or no climbing experience at all! Participants learn proper techniques as they relate to top rope and multi-pitch climbing, rappelling and belaying.
Location: 4658 E Beck Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Schedule: Everyday from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: 2-3 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that value outdoor activities and exhilarating challenges.
Elevate your corporate retreat with a rock climbing session in the great outdoors!
Buckle up and get ready for the most exciting team building events in Phoenix, Arizona! Action packed activities await you at American Paintball Coliseum, from Paintball and Airsoft to Laser Tag! Communicate your way to victory on your Paintball session, or choose a no impact/no mess option with Laser Tag. Battle team versus team with plastic BB’s if you’re an Airsoft fan, and have fun dodging behind decorated urban indoor fields.
Location: 2915 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1-4 hours
Prices: $25/pp - $40/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Yes! You can add catering to your activity
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy fast-paced action, strategic thinking, and friendly competition.
With Airsoft, Paintball, and Laser Tag to choose from, American Paintball Coliseum ensures your team has the time of their life!
Combine Family Feud, Minute to Win It, and Not So Newlywed, and you’ll get The Go Game trivia game. Hosted by hilarious Game Producers, and built on a digital platform, this game show is customized to your team's needs and desires, so they will stay deeply engaged until the final scores are announced.
Location: Game show hosted at AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore or Royal Palms Resort
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 45 minutes to 2 hours
Prices: From $900/total cost to $2280/total cost
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams that value trivia games and interactive experiences.
Imagine a team building activity that’s engaging, hilarious, and customized to your team’s desires: The Go Game is everything you’re looking for!
If your team is into nature and the great outdoors, you absolutely can't miss the Desert Botanical Garden. Since 1939, Desert Botanical Garden has served as a global leader in the research and conservation of desert plants and their habitats. Discover a variety of nature trails and a butterfly pavilion as you learn about desert plants and ecosystems.
Location: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Schedule: Everyday from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $24.95 – $29.95
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate nature and learning about diverse plant species.
Immerse your team in a desert experience at the Desert Botanical Garden!
Howdy, folks! Experience the Wild West! Walk down Main Street at Goldfield Ghost Town, explore shops and historic buildings, tour the iconic Mammoth Gold Mine and discover the Goldfield Museum. Afterwards, take a ride on Arizona’s only narrow gauge train. There’s a chance you’ll witness an old west gun fight performed by the famous Goldfield Gunfighters! How’s this for an immersive Wild West experience?
Location: 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 9:00 am (check out train times beforehand)
Duration: It’s up to you
Prices: Free to visit. Mine tours: $12/pp; Train ride: $12/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy history, adventure, and exploring unique locations.
If the Wild West excites you, you can’t miss Goldfield Ghost Town! Get ready for an immersive experience like no other!
Escape the big city and gather your squad for an outdoor activity exploring the scenic desert lakes and rivers of Phoenix, Arizona. With Riverbound Sports, paddleboarding and single or double kayaking tours are available on Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, and the Lower Salt River by experienced guides. This is a prime adventure for every outdoor enthusiast or anyone looking for a thrilling and unique way to experience natural beauty all year-round.
Location: 1425 E University Dr. Ste B-102, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Schedule: Winter hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Summer hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $120/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: Transportation packages available
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy water sports and outdoor activities.
Choose from paddleboarding and single/double kayaking tours and prepare to have the time of your life with Riverbound Sports!
Want to Plan Your Next Team-Building Retreat in Phoenix? Ask our Experts
Our TeamOut recommendations highlight the vibrant spirit of Phoenix and the best team-building activities the city has to offer.
From kayaking on Saguaro Lake to visiting Goldfield Ghost Town, exploring Saguaro National Park, or embarking on a hot air balloon ride above Phoenix, there are no limits to what Phoenix has to offer!Enjoy a show at the Herberger Theater Center or immerse your team in a desert experience at the Desert Botanical Garden. Whatever your retreat is, we’ve got you covered!
Planning your Phoenix retreat is effortless with TeamOut by your side. Let us curate a tailored experience that aligns with your team's objectives and budget. Schedule a free call today and elevate your team bonding experiences in the Valley of the Sun!
Thomas Mazimann, a French entrepreneur and former international kayaking athlete, transitioned from sports to tech after moving to the U.S. He co-founded TeamOut, revolutionizing team gatherings.
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