Booking choice: The flagship telescope tour, from $127 per person. Check dates Tour details
Most of Sedona's night tours welcome children, but the age limits differ a lot: from a child rate starting at age 1 to a tour for ages 14 and up.
Check the ages below before you promise anyone a telescope.
The quick answer
The flagship telescope tour has a child rate for ages 1 to 11 on Viator, and the operator lists $76 per child (12 and under) on its own site. The small-group tour may not suit children under seven. The goggle-only UFO tour is for ages 14 and up. Summer tours start at 9 pm or later.
Which Sedona stargazing tours take children?
Most of them, with different minimum ages.
| Tour | Children | From |
|---|---|---|
| Sedona Stargazing Tour | Child rate 1 to 11 | $127 per person |
| Small-group telescope tour | Child rate 7 to 16; may not suit under 7 | $125 per person |
| Night Sky Star Story tour | Child rate 5 to 10, youth 11 to 17 | $100 per person |
| UFO night tour | Child rate 6 to 10 | $175 per person |
| Night vision goggle tour | Ages 14 and up only | $160 per person |
| Private jeep stargazing | From age 3 | $219 per person, min. 2 |
Bringing the family? The flagship tour has a child rate for ages 1 to 11.
Check dates for the flagship telescope tourHow much do kids pay?
Less on most tours: the flagship and small-group tours have child rates, and the flagship operator lists $76 per child (12 and under) on its own site.
Child prices on Viator depend on the date and are shown at checkout. The private jeep and night hike tours price everyone the same per person.
Is the late start a problem?
It can be: tours start after dark, at 7:30 pm in winter and 9 pm or later in summer on the flagship tour.
The flagship operator runs an earlier and a later tour every night. Pick the earlier slot with young children, and the flagship tour itself lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Can small children use the telescopes?
The flagship listing has a child rate from age 1, and the operator says some objects need a short step ladder at the eyepiece.
Binoculars and chairs are provided between turns on the flagship tour. On the UFO night tour, children 10 and under share an adult's goggles, must be helped by an adult the whole time and may not hold the goggles themselves, according to the listing.
Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?
The flagship listing says stroller accessible but not wheelchair accessible; the storytelling tour is listed as both.
At the flagship site you walk about 200 yards on dirt and grass. The storytelling tour at Cultural Park Place lists wheelchair and stroller access and service animals.
Need step-free access? The storytelling tour lists wheelchair and stroller access.
Explore the Night Sky Star Story tour Tour detailsHow do I keep kids happy under the stars?
Dress them warmly and let them ask the astronomer questions.
The flagship listing invites guests to ask questions and to pick what they want to see. Reviewers on several tours praise guides who answer every one. For younger children, the storytelling tour's props help: a play-doh Milky Way, a hula zodiac and planet size models.
Which tour is best for a family?
The flagship tour for telescopes and a child rate from age 1; the storytelling tour for younger kids and easy access.
Teens who love the UFO legend may prefer goggles; see UFO tour vs telescope tour.
Ready for a family night out? Check dates for the flagship tour.
Check dates for the flagship telescope tourFrequently asked questions
What is the minimum age for Sedona stargazing tours?
It depends on the tour: the flagship child rate starts at age 1, the private jeep tour takes children from 3, the small-group tour may not suit under-7s, and the goggle tour is 14 and up.
Is stargazing in Sedona good for toddlers?
The flagship listing is stroller accessible and has a child rate from age 1. The operator runs an earlier and a later slot; guests say it gets cold after dark.
Do kids need tickets for stargazing tours?
Yes, children are booked on the tour, usually at a child rate.
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Sedona Stargazing Tour
- Constellation overview with a laser pointer
- Turns at large GPS auto-positioning telescopes: planets, galaxies, nebulas, star clusters
- Wide-view binoculars and a chair between turns
Night Sky Star Story & Galaxy Tour
- Constellation stories with a laser pointer and planisphere
- Big-screen constellation images and hands-on visuals
- Chairs and blankets
Small-Group Stargazing with Telescopes
- Large-aperture telescopes with premium eyepieces
- Live views of deep space on a 4k monitor
- Groups of up to twelve
