Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Grand Canyon South Rim
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Flagstaff, USA
- 8 to 16 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re looking to explore the Grand Canyon without a massive tour group while on a budget, this private Grand Canyon South Rim Self-Guided Audio Tour is a great choice. This experience is easy to download on your smartphone and can be played offline using your phone's GPS. Follow the 23-mile (37-kilometer) route through the national park’s South Rim and listen to the commentary as you drive.
- See Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim highlights and hidden gems
- Enjoy a private, self-guided scenic drive through the park at your own pace
- Hear stories and facts about the Grand Canyon from the audio tour guide
- Getting started is simple with an easy-to-download app
What's Included
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 190 Points
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 16/05/2023 - 14/05/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Grand Canyon South Rim
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Desert View Drive (Pass By)
2
Grand Canyon Village
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Williams
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Duck on a Rock Viewpoint
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Chapel of the Holy dove
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Lipan Point
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Little Colorado River Gorge
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Grandview Point
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
San Francisco Peaks (Pass By)
10
Mather Point
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
Yavapai Point
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 71 reviews
Angela_A, Apr 2026
I loved this audio tour. We played some of the sections a few times. It helped us plan our 2nd and 3rd days also
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Angela, thanks for taking our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. I’m so glad to hear you loved it and even replayed some sections along the way. It’s great that the tour helped you plan your 2nd and 3rd days at the Grand Canyon too. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Eric_M, Apr 2026
Amazing way to drive yourself through the Grand Canyon for your own private tour. You can go at your own pace and choose where to stop instead of being stuck with a group
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Eric, thanks for taking our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the freedom to explore at your own pace and that the tour made the experience even better. It’s great to know it worked well for you, even if you were new to the park. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Deborah_K, Apr 2026
The app was to help guide us through the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It linked up to our gps and knew where we were and described the area for us. It was pretty good.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Deborah, thanks for taking our audio tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim. We’re glad to hear the GPS integration worked well for you and that the narration enhanced your park experience. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Karen_D, Apr 2026
Super informative and easy to use. Loved the overview of the park history—touched on geology and animal life as well. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Karen, thanks for using our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. We’re glad to hear it was a great part of your visit and that you found it informative and easy to navigate. It’s fantastic that the mix of history, geology, and wildlife enhanced your experience. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Crystal_L, Apr 2026
First time to the Grand Canyon and had no idea what we were doing. This app was very informative and gave us the best experience. Super easy to follow and made the experience not stressful!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Crystal, thank you for taking our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. We’re glad to hear it made your first visit easy, informative, and stress-free. It’s fantastic that the tour helped guide you through the experience so you could just enjoy it. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Annette_W, Mar 2026
It gets colder at the higher elevations, dress in layers. I was not prepared for the wind and colder temps.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Annette, thank you for taking our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. We’re so happy you could check this off your bucket list. That’s a great tip about dressing in layers—the higher elevations can definitely surprise you with colder temperatures and wind. We look forward to joining you on the road again soon!
Elena_Z, Mar 2026
The guide along was excellent and easy to follow! The pink jeep to tour was following me. I did the same your as they did but for a fraction of the price and at my speed
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Elena, thanks for taking our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. We’re thrilled to hear you found it excellent, easy to follow, and a great value. It’s wonderful that you could enjoy a similar experience to a guided tour, but at your own pace and for a fraction of the cost—that’s exactly what our self-guided tours are designed for. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Barbara_C, Oct 2025
Good audio guide to highlight stop offs and share stories of the history of Grsnd Canyon along the self-drive route. We loved the narrator.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Barbara, thank you for taking our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the audio guide and the history it shared along the way. It's great that you loved the narrator, and we’re happy to have been part of your experience. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Vicky_F, Oct 2025
It was informative but I didn't really care for this man's voice. I would have liked to have had more history and tribal information while traveling rather than silence. My cousin asked me to turn it off because he was annoyed by this particular voice.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Vicky, thank you for taking our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. We're glad you found it informative. We’d love to hear more about what you found off-putting about the narrator’s voice so we can improve the experience for future travelers. We also appreciate your feedback on the history and tribal information. Could you let us know what you felt was missing and if you were following the audio tour route? There are plenty of stories along the path, and your input could help us make the tour as engaging as possible. If the voice or any other part of the tour was bothering you, please reach out. Our support team is available from 9 AM to 6 PM EST and would be happy to assist. We’d be glad to offer a replacement tour or issue a refund, whichever you prefer. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Scott_W, Sept 2025
Worked flawlessly, full of insightful and interesting information. Just enough info without droning on.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Hi Scott, We’re thrilled to hear that our Grand Canyon audio tour worked flawlessly and that the information was both insightful and not overwhelming. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
John_M, Aug 2025
The audio volume was a bit low at times, but overall the quality of the guided tour was excellent. The program’s ability to remain attuned to our gps was very impressive.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi John, we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour and were impressed with the GPS syncing. We appreciate your comment about the audio volume, you might want to check if the volume can be raised on your car speakers. If you’re using your phone speaker, switching to the car speakers could also improve the sound quality. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Ericka_S, Jun 2025
I absolutely loved this!! The app has other tour options as well, but this was perfect for our first trip to the Grand Canyon. Lots of facts and stories and it automatically paused and started our music when it kicked in, which was amazing. We stopped at lots of cool view points and the directions were great for not really being gps. I absolutely plan on using this again with friends and taking a different route. I will def be using this app in the future!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Ericka, thank you so much for taking our Grand Canyon South Rim Audio Tour! We're thrilled to hear you loved the mix of stories, facts, and seamless music pausing, which makes the drive even more special. We are glad the directions helped guide your adventure, and we hope to join you on the road again soon!
John_C, May 2025
Great way to tour the Canyon in the comfort of your own vehicle on your own pace. Connect your phone to your cars bluetooth to enjoy the tour over your cars speakers. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi John, thanks for choosing the Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Grand Canyon South Rim. We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the Canyon at your own pace with the audio playing through your car’s speakers. That flexibility and comfort really do make the journey extra special. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Brian_F, Feb 2025
Need to get to starting point to start so wait to add navigation. Otherwise it does not really start. It is not a GPS
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Brian, Thank you for your feedback! We recommend starting the tour at one of the introduction points in Williams, Flagstaff, or Cameron, where commentary begins seamlessly. Our app lets you join the tour anytime, with GPS-triggered audio ensuring you won’t miss anything. Check our FAQ for details, or contact us with questions. We’re here to enhance your Grand Canyon adventure!
Cheryl_M, Dec 2024
We were 1st time visitors to the Grand Canyon and this was so educational and showed us so many other viewing points that we may not have found otherwise. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hi Cheryl, thank you for your excellent feedback. We’re thrilled that our tour helped make your first visit to the Grand Canyon educational and enjoyable. It’s great that you could discover additional viewing points that might have been missed otherwise. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad you found the tour helpful for exploring this iconic destination. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
LissaUnrue, Nov 2024
The audio tour was great! Easy to follow with lots of interesting information and navigation was a breeze.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Lissa; thank you for the fantastic review. We're delighted you found the audio tour easy to follow and packed with exciting information, making navigation a breeze. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Richard_D, Oct 2024
The audio presentation was well planned and very informative. Having directions to a starting point would be helpful
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hi Richard, thank you for sharing your experience with our Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Grand Canyon South Rim. We're glad you found the audio presentation informative and well-planned. The starting point is mentioned in the listing and provided via email after booking. We hope that helps for your next trip and that we join you on the road again soon!
Pat_D, Sept 2024
So glad we went this way in deciding on a tour. The self-directed audio tour was informative and entertaining. We are heading to Sedona today and will purchase that self-directed tour also!
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Hi Pat, thank you for sharing your experience with our Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Grand Canyon South Rim! We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour informative and entertaining, and we're so glad you chose this option. We hope you have a fantastic time in Sedona and enjoy the self-directed tour there just as much. Safe travels, and we look forward to being part of your next adventure!
Christalyn_B, Sept 2024
I Had some issues with the guide, but the company was very responsive. The history given is very interesting.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Hi Christian, thank you for reviewing our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. Unfortunately, you faced some initial hiccups, but we're glad our team was able to respond quickly and helpfully. We're delighted that you found the historical information very interesting. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Hans_A, Sept 2024
The comments and explanations came exactly when we hit the referring spots. Explanations and background information e.g. about historic persons were comprehensible and entertaining.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Hi Hans, thanks for sharing your experience with our Grand Canyon South Rim audio tour. We're delighted that the timing of the comments and explanations was spot-on and that you found the background information about historic persons understandable and entertaining. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Albertina_O, Sept 2024
It was a great audio of the way to the Grand Canyon. Loved hearing the history surrounding the Canyon and individuals that helped it get to where it’s at today!
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Hi Albertina, thank you for sharing your experience with our Grand Canyon audio tour. We're delighted to hear that you loved the journey and enjoyed learning about the rich history surrounding the canyon. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Derek_V, Jul 2024
Great self paced tour that allows you to customize your Grand Canyon experience. We only had a half day and we able to hit the must sees based on the tour guide. Loved how the audio cued up based on where you were.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi Derek, thank you for sharing your experience. We're thrilled you enjoyed the self-paced audio-driving tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim. It's great that the tour allowed you to customize your experience and hit the must-see spots in just half a day. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Melody_W, Jul 2024
This was perfect for us. We were driving through and just stayed one night. Didn't have time for tours, but this allowed us to feel like we had spent more time there. Very nicely produced. Easy to use.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi Melody, thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted that the audio tour was perfect for your short Grand Canyon South Rim visit. It's great to know that it made you feel like you had spent more time there and that it was nicely produced and easy to use. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Christopher_P, Jun 2024
This was great for first time visitors to the Grand Canyon. Gave a lot of interesting information and help show great places to see the views. Not only aided in the park but outside the park on the drive in and out.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Christopher, thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed our self-guided audio tour for your visit to the Grand Canyon, and that you would definitely recommend it for first time visitors. We're delighted to hear how interesting and helpful you found the commentary, and hope to join you on more road trips.
Pouya_J, May 2024
Geology and the making of the canyon was a great way to better engage with this natural wonder of the world. The gos based information was helpful to associate the information with the scenes in front of us.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Pouya, thank you for taking the time to share how much our GPS-based audio tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim added to your visit. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed hearing stories about the geology and natural wonders, and hope to join you on the road again.
Michael_B, May 2024
Excellent App. Easy to use. Flawless directions and great commentary along the route. Would use again.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Michael, thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed the Grand Canyon South Rim with our self-guided audio tour. We're delighted to hear that you found the app not only easy to use but found the directions flawless and commentary great on your drive. We look forward to joining you on more road trips.
Veronique_J, Apr 2024
This tour is actually more than the Grand Canyon. It is actually a loop from Flagstaff and back, through Williams, the Grand Canyon, and Cameron. It is a big tour so we only did part of it. You can start anywhere. It also gives you historical facts and guides you to visit off-the-beaten-path places, which is always worth it. We recommend it!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Veronique, thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed exploring the Grand Canyon South Rim and surrounding areas with our self-guided audio tour. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the tour's flexibility to start and finish anywhere along the tour route, and hope to join you on another road trip in the future.
T_D, Apr 2024
This is our second audio tour (Kauai was our first) and they are the best way to see favorite sites like this. The commentary was informative and enlightening. The turn by turn directions (with distances) was incredibly helpful and we always knew where we were. This is a must-do tour if you want to see the sites on your own. Can't wait for the next one!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi there, thanks for choosing our self-guided audio tours for the Grand Canyon South Rim and kauai to find all the best things to see and do - as well as hear driving directions, parking tips, and stories about the local history, geology, culture and more. We look forward to joining you on more road trips.
Douglas_M, Apr 2024
The Audio Driving Tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim was an excellent investment. The informative and insightful narration began well before we entered the park, continued throughout our tour of the park, a provided a brief history of the formation of the park as we exited. It even offered recommendations of sights to see, places to stop, and activities to participate in. I'm looking forward to utilizing other audio driving tours in the future.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Douglas, thank you for sharing how much listening to our self-guided audio tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim added to your visit! We're delighted to hear that you not only enjoyed the commentary on your drive to and from the park, but all the recommendations and stories throughout the park on suggested stops, things to see and do and activities. We look forward to joining you on more road trips!
Jason_V, Mar 2024
This was a terrific addition to our trip to the Grand Canyon. Enjoyed the narrator's stories and tone. Well worth it!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Jason, thank you for choosing our self-guided audio tour to explore the Grand Canyon South Rim with We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the stories on the local history, places to stop, culture, geology, animals and so much more - as well as his humor and tone. We hope to join you on the road again!
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