We used Antelope Canyon Tours, which we booked prior to our trip, to view Antelope Canyon. We were supposed to be picked up at our hotel at 11:15am, and after a bit of confusion, they were very kind and picked us up, and brought us to the canyon. The canyon was located 10-15 minutes away, brought to the canyon on an open-aired jeep vehicle on paved roads, followed by a long stretch of desert sand. We went on a fairly windy day. If you like the taste of sand in your mouth, and feelings of sand in your eyes, this is the ride for you.

When we finally did get to the canyon, we were able to walk for 45 minutes through the caves with our guided tour. There were other tour groups there as well, and the canyon was quite crowded. You do feel a bit rushed taking your pictures, but if you move along, particularly with a digital camera, (therefore, you can delete pictures you don't like later). You are able to get some great shots.
When you get to the end of the canyon, your tour guide will allow you to walk freely by yourself and explore the canyon. Even then, you have limited time.

Hold on to your hat!!!!!!! Literally, as they do fall off, as I experienced, as my hat blew away. If anyone comes across a green Corona hat with pink lettering, please let me know :)
Overall, the trip was absolutely amazing and an adventure well worth the time and money.

Camera Tips: No flash, when you use it, pictures can come out blurry or with spots. They recommend you don't use it.
There is a fine sand in the air as you walk through the canyon. Be careful that your lens does not get ruined.

We went on Chief Tsosie's company tour, our guide was a young Navajo who was very well travelled (he played a piece on flute entitled "Berlin" in tribute to the city)

The canyon was further away from the highway entrance than I expected, even by 4x4, must have taken about 10 minutes.

The canyon itself is beautiful, and I can see it's attraction for photographers. For non-photographers, well, our guide helped with camera settings etc. You can also just copy what serious photographers are pointing at! Taking into account both those things, I got some nice pics!

Bear in mind the cost of the tour does NOT include costs of the Navajo permit!

Just toured Antelope Canyon. Went with Navajo Tours inside the gate. No resevation needed. Had an excellent tour with Dalvin. He played the flute for us and told of old Navajo stories. I felt like I was treated excellent. Would highly recommend this tour with any of the local operators. Many people touring this site, but it is no wonder why once you experience it!!

Our visit to Antelope Canyon was the one disappointment of our holiday. Not knowing what time we would be able to make it to Page (as we were en route from the North to South Rim of the Grand Canyon) we decided to take the advice of some of the TripAdvisor reviews and make our own way to Antelope Canyon and pick up a tour from the parking lot at the canyon itself.

It cost $6 to enter the parking lot and a further $22 each for a ride on an open truck to the actual canyon . On the plus side we didn't have to wait too long for a ride and the canyon itself is beautiful. However, our “guide” barely spoke. At first we did think we were going to get a tour as she pointed out two good spots to take a photo, but then she simply sat down and left us to it. The other 5 people who had travelled out with us in fact gave up before we did and took a different truck back. We did walk the entire length of the canyon (about 30m) but then with no more guidance or input from our “guide” we too gave up. The whole experience lasted about 30 minutes which included a 5-10 minute drive each way to the canyon from the parking lot.

All in all we felt ripped off. It sounds as if taking a proper tour starting from Page is the best way to experience Antelope Canyon.