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MARK F.
Mark F. - Professional Tour Guide

Time with our Company:  9 years (since 2015)

 

Time Guiding:  More than 20 years

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His Favorite Tour:  Grand Canyon and Local Wonders Tours - But Private Tours is where it's at!

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Tours He Conducts:  Grand Canyon ExperienceGrand Canyon w/ Ruins,     Grand Canyon Train,   Sedona Local, Sedona from Flagstaff,

Get to Know Mark

  • Has done several business start-ups, including First Class Charters that was one of the first tour companies in Sedona specializing in private tours.

  • Has had several interesting jobs from a Navy maintenance tech on a nuclear submarine to a sound engineer for Arista Records.

  • Happily married to Donna for over 30 years, who is our Manager-at-Large.

  • Digitally current and a great photographer with skills to take and teach his guests.

SOME OF MARK'S REVIEWS

5 star verfied review

"I was very pleased with my sightseeing tour! There is so much to know about Sedona, its history and many landmarks. Our tour guide, Mark Friedman was very knowledgeable and purposeful to teach us all we needed to know along the way. He was also thoughtful of our needs and fun to be around. I would recommend this tour before doing others and going out on your own. The adventure gave us a lot to go on for the rest of our trip.-Darnell S.    Sedona Scenic Tour

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"We were picked up in front of our hotel in Sedona and then had a quick stop in Flagstaff to pick up a small group joining the tour. In total there were 10 of us including our guide.

 

Our tour guide/driver, Mark F., was engaging and knowledgeable of the history of both Sedona and the areas he tooks us to (or by) enroute to our final destination, Grand Canyon. We receive great information on the history of the sites but also learned about rock formations, different trees/plants what they were used for in the past. Also, our guide shared some interesting stories about some of the local people who once lived in the area. Thank you, Mark F., for a totally enjoyable day!-Brenda S.   Grand Canyon Experience Tour

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"My husband and I went on the small group Grand Canyon complete tour from Sedona. We had a wonder experience from start to finish. Donna booked our tour. She was pleasant and patient when we had a couple of problems occur with our credit card. Mark Friedman was our guide. He was energetic and knowledgeable throughout out tour. We were able to see, do, and learn so much on our tour because of him. Thank you so much for all that you all did to make this experience so special for us!"  -Carol C.  Grand Canyon with Ruins Tour

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"The trip of a lifetime. The Grand Canyon tour was amazing! Our tour guide Mark made the trip so special. His knowledge of the history of the canyons and the Native Americans was unparalleled. The Canyon Tour is a trip of a lifetime. Thanks for providing this service. For myself, my husband and daughter, the family memory will be shared for generations to come. GC ruinss well!-J.D.   Grand Canyon with Ruins Tour

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"So happy we booked this! Mark deserves more than 5 stars. We essentially ended up with a private tour with Mark. He was thoughtful, friendly and super knowledgeable - not just about Sedona history; but also about geology, trees and nature. He allowed us plenty of time when we wanted it and was a genuinely devoted lover of the area with long history here. It was great how he shared his passion and interest... also a super good driver! -Kay D. 

Sedona Scenic Tour Private

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"He was amazing, super accommodating and flexible.

Me, The tour guide Mark was amazing! He taught us so much history that we never learned when reading the books! Definitely would go again!-Lilia R.   Grand Canyon Tours

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"10 stars. Mark Friedman was our tour guide and he was awesome 👌. Full of knowledge and very accommodating. He know the trip very well and I give you 10 stars 🌟 my friend. Thanks.ving!-Justin W.   Grand Canyon Tours

5 star verfied review

"Amazing Tour. This tour was amazing, stunning, awesome, splendid… did I say amazing!! The Grand Canyon just cannot be captured in pictures!! It is an experience. Additionally, we saw Ravens, coyote, mule, cattle, mule deer, elk. Our guide also took us to Lava fields and Pueblo on the road featured in Easy Rider! Saw and active and dormant volcano in Arizona, had lunch at a Navajo site. So much in one day to make us want to comeback for a longer experience. Our guide Mark was delightful, articulate and funny. -Santosh K.   Grand Canyon with Ruins Tour

5 star verfied review

"Best Grand Canyon Tour! This was one of the best tours we’ve ever taken! Mark was fantastic - extremely knowledgeable on a broad range of topics: geology, anthropology, and local history, as well as a lifetime of experiences around Northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon. His charm and conversational style kept us all intrigued and engaged. Exceptional!-Jan D.    Grand Canyon Tours

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"Sedona to Grand Canyon tour with Mark.  Mark Friedman was the greatest guide! Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Mark for tours!-Maddie B.     Grand Canyon Tours

5 star verfied review

"Sedona is vast! I was very pleased with my sightseeing tour overall. They’re so much to know about Sedona, its history and many landmarks. Our tour guide, Mark Friedman was very knowledgeable and purposeful to teach us all we needed to know along the way. He was also thoughtful of our needs and fun to be around. I would recommend this tour before doing others and going out on you own. The adventure gave us a lot to go own for the rest of our trip. -Darnell S.    Sedona Scenic Tour

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