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title: City of the Star People Tours
lang: en
type: tour
city: Sedona
country: United States
price: 172
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 36
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 7 (Stargazing & Night Sky Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/city-of-the-star-people-tours/
---

# City of the Star People Tours

**Guidekin's take:** Hopi legends of Palatkwapi, vortex beliefs and star grids shape a private tour for your party in Sedona. Bottled water and vortex maps are included; the price applies to each person. 4.94 from 36 reviews at €172 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #3 of 7 in Stargazing & Night Sky Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

During this Private Tour with mystic Mark Amaru Pinkham, author of "Sedona: City of the Star People," you will learn the legends and see the remnants of ancient Palatkwapi, the "Red City" of Hopi legend that was built and lived in by the Kachina Star People from the Pleiades that Sedona currently sits upon. Mark reveals the major vortexes, the 5 & 6 pointed Star Grids, the temples, statues, and the red rock carvings that were specially created many thousands of years ago by the Star People, and he also leads you through a special alchemical meditation at one of these power spots. Mark will also reveal the location of the throne and court of the leader of the Star People, the Hopis' patron and Lord of the World, Masau'u.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet at the North End of Whole Foods.
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €172 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Mark Amaru Pinkham
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.94 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 36.

- 5 stars: 35 (97%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Free Vortex Maps

## Itinerary

1. **Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook** (25m; admission included) - See the Great Dragon of Sedona, Standing Eagle Rock, Chimney Rock, Ship Rock, Saddle Rock
2. **Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park** (25m; admission included) - Meditation at the Amitabha Vortex in the center of the 6 Pointed Star Temple.
3. **Bell Rock** (pass by, no stop) - See Bell Rock, Sedona's 7th Chakra, and the Throne of Ganesh
4. **Boynton Canyon Trail** (pass by, no stop) - See the Temples leading to the Court of Masau'u, the Guardian of Sedona, Chimney Rock
5. **Cathedral Rock** (pass by, no stop) - Major vortex on Sedona Grid. Pleiadian Contact Zone.
6. **Soldier Pass Trail** (pass by, no stop) - See the Sphinx and Honey Bear

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet at the North End of Whole Foods. Mark will wear a black cowboy hat and have white beard. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Stargazing & Night Sky Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 7** | €172 | 4h | 4.94 (36) | private |
| [Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide](/usa/sedona/tours/sedona-dark-sky-sunset-night-hike-with-a-private-guide/?format=md) | €205 | 3h | 4.97 (106) | private |
| [5-Star PRIVATE LUXURY Sedona Wine Tour](/usa/sedona/tours/5-star-private-luxury-sedona-wine-tour/?format=md) | €427 per group | 4h | 5.0 (64) | private |
| [Stargazing Tour with Telescopes and Video Astronomy in Sedona](/usa/sedona/tours/stargazing-tour-with-telescopes-and-video-astronomy-in-sedona/?format=md) | €114 | 1h 15m | 4.76 (62) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 7 in Stargazing & Night Sky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €205, median €142; typical length 3h. 3 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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