Yosemite National Park Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Guide
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California, USA
- 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Yosemite National Park at your own pace with a private self-guided driving audio tour that removes the need for group schedules or guides. GPS-based narration plays automatically as you drive, helping you understand the park’s landscapes, viewpoints, and history without constant planning. The tour works offline once downloaded and offers lifetime access, making it a flexible option for any visit.
- Explore Yosemite without group timing or pressure
- Travel at your own pace using GPS narration
- Save money with a reusable, lifetime-access tour
- Enjoy full coverage without needing cell service
What's Included
- This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- Offline GPS-enabled route map
- Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
- Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
- P88Q+W5 Yosemite Valley, CA, USA
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 03/02/2023 - 05/12/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Elephant Rock
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Mount Conness
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cathedral Peak
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Tenaya Lake
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Three Brothers
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Sentinel Rock
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Yosemite Falls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Mirror Lake Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Cathedral Beach Picnic Area
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Merced River
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Half Dome
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Yosemite Village
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car.
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- 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
4.3
based on 50 reviews
Raquel_D, Apr 2026
Provides historical facts about the park in a nice conversational manner. Easy to follow the route. Several options available.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Raquel, I’m really glad to hear that my Yosemite National Park GPS Driving Audio Tour shared the park’s history in a clear, conversational way and that the route was easy to follow. It’s great that you enjoyed having different options along the way. If California is on your travel list, you might also enjoy exploring Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, and several other California self-guided driving tours. Happy travels!
Danielle_M, Apr 2026
Such a great tour! Really made our drive through Yosemite more interesting and informative. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Danielle, I’m really glad to hear that my Yosemite National Park GPS Driving Audio Tour made your drive more interesting and informative. I truly appreciate the recommendation and am so happy my tour added to your Yosemite experience. If California is on your travel list, you might also enjoy exploring Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, and several other California self-guided driving tours. Happy travels!
Randy_G, Mar 2026
This was a cheap way to gain knowledge about the park as we drove. The ease of the download and the cost, along with the narration was very good.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Randy, I’m glad to hear that my Yosemite National Park GPS Driving Audio Tour was an easy and affordable way to learn more about the park while you drove. It’s great to know the download process, narration, and overall value worked well for you. If California is on your travel list, you might also enjoy exploring Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, and several other California self-guided driving tours. Happy travels!
Enrique_M, Jan 2026
This was a nice experience for the time, atention and explanations, Don has knolwedge and skills to explain
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Enrique, I’m glad to hear that my Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour was a great experience for you. It’s wonderful to know that the explanations, pacing, and Don’s knowledge came together to make the tour enjoyable and easy to follow. If California is on your travel radar, you might also enjoy exploring Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, and several other California self-guided driving tours. Happy Travels!
Anonymous, Sep 2025
It helped with knowledge of each location, and alerted us where to turn, park etc. Was very helpful.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
I’m glad to hear that my Yosemite audio tour helped enhance your knowledge and made navigation easier with the turn and parking alerts. It’s great to know it was helpful for your experience. For more adventures, check out my Tour of 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle, which offers engaging audio guides for parks like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Glacier, all designed for freedom and discovery. Happy travels!
Anissa_F, Jun 2025
Lots of twist and turns on the mountain....somewhat scary BUT worth every second. So much beauty. Give yourself time to get out and observe things too.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Anissa, I'm so glad you braved those winding Yosemite roads—it really is worth every twist and turn. The beauty out there is unreal, and I love that you took the time to stop and soak it all in. For more self-guided adventures, check out my All-In-One California Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle Tour, which includes Joshua Tree, Big Sur, Palm Spring and more. Happy exploring!
Jon_G, Dec 2024
This was a great addition to our experience. We were alerted to attractions we would have driven past. It was helpful without being overly intrusive.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Jon, I’m so glad my Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour enhanced your experience. It’s fantastic that the audio helped you discover attractions you might have missed otherwise while remaining informative but unobtrusive. If you want to explore more, check out my 25+ National Parks Bundle, which offers self-guided tours of places like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. Happy travels.
Hannah_G, Oct 2024
This is the perfect tour if you want something personal in your own vehicle. The suggest hikes on the tour were wonderful. Be sure to follow the instructions prior to arriving to Yosemite as there is no service at the park. We followed all the steps and everything worked perfectly!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hannah, I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed the Yosemite tour and that it added to your experience exploring the park. It’s great to hear you’re looking forward to trying more of my tours. If you want to explore more, check out my 25+ National Parks Bundle, which offers self-guided tours of places like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. Happy travels.
Gretchen_C, Jun 2024
After figuring out that needed to download Action Tour Guide App to actually use, it was extremely beneficial!! Had four different routes to use. We came in from south entrance and left one day from hwy 140 route. Was able to use without cell service which was extremely helpful!!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Gretchen, I am glad you found my Yosemite tour helpful, even without cell service! Download hassles aside, the app sounds like a lifesaver. Explore more National Parks with my 25+ Park Bundle (Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, etc.). Happy travels!
CRISTINA_C, Mar 2024
This self-guided audio tour was one of the best ways to experience Yosemite.
PROs:
• We were in the comfort and warmth of our own vehicle
• We could stop at our leisure and take in the views without feeling rushed
• We could very easily go back in the audio and listen to the commentary again if we didn't hear what was said
• When we got back on the road, the tour automatically picked up where we left off — They knew exactly where we were based on GPS - even though we were offline (there's no signal in the park.)
CONs:
• Once we reached the starting point address and pulled over, it was a little unclear what road to get on to begin the tour. The map wasn't showing up on my phone, so we ended up starting on the wrong road. But we went back to the starting point and looked at the printed map the Ranger gave us at the entrance and figured out what road we needed to get on.
• There were a few times when the audio did not play when we drove through the numbered "checkpoint"...so I had to hit "play" manually on the audio. But it eventually picked up and started doing it automatically again.
• The only thing I would add would be a better way to match our location on the tour to the printed map provided by the park ranger. Perhaps if they called out what the name of the roads were in the audio so we could figure out where we were more easily.
OVERALL, it was a fantastic way to see the park. Highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Cristina, thanks for sharing so much detail! This is so helpful for others and me! I am so glad you got to enjoy all the benefits of my self-guided experience :) I'm glad you pointed out the starting point address issue — it was slightly off, so I've already adjusted it. I shouldn't give anyone else problems now. I'll also work on editing some of my story titles to more clearly match the park's map, as you suggested! The only issue I'm not able to reproduce is the audio one. Could you tell me what type of phone you are using? Thanks again!
Marissa_B, Jan 2024
Was way too confusing and did not work at all while in the park. Waste of money! The download also took almost an hour.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Marissa, I'm sorry about your experience with the Yosemite National Park Driving Audio Tour. The app is designed to guide you once you're at the starting point, following a specific route provided within the app. If anything is unclear or it wasn't working as intended, please don't hesitate to reach out to us during our support hours. We're here to help. Also, remember that your purchase doesn't expire, so you can use the tour again whenever it suits you. I appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve and ensure a better user experience. I hope we can make it up to you in the future.
gallagherkaren, Oct 2023
The App was easy to download and gave us detailed directions to the park entrance we chose. I liked the fact that the audio started when we reached entrance to the park. The gos worked well, but a few times the audio skipped and/ or repeated itself. Lots of information was revealed which made the trip more educational. The park itself is memorizing and the audio added to it.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hey Karen! I'm super glad you vibed with my Yosemite National Park Self Audio Tour and found it handy and insightful. If you ever catch the travel bug again and want more tales to tune into, check out my Action+ Tour Bundle. It's packed with stories from a whole bunch of cool spots. Safe travels, and keep exploring!
Christiane_S, Oct 2025
Unable to download. No internet connection near the park.
Unfortunately, this was not possible for us. We could not use the guide.
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
Christiane, I’m sorry to hear that you weren’t able to use my Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour because of the download issue. I mention in multiple places to download the tour and set it up beforehand to avoid this kind of situation, and I see this was a last-minute booking. Please feel free to reach out, and I’d be happy to assist and walk you through the setup steps. Don’t worry, the tour is valid for a year, so you can always revisit! If you’ve already left the location, I can offer a replacement tour or process a refund. I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST to help with any issues. Safe travels!
Paola_G, Mar 2023
Nunca enviaron el link al correo. Ni responden al chat ni contestan el numero de telefono que hay.
Pido devolucion del Dinero y nadie responde
Response from Host, Apr 2023
I apologize for any inconvenience. According to our records, we did send the tour instructions to the email provided. Please check your spam or junk folder in case it was redirected there. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
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