Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Catskills Scenic Byway
Recommended by 90% of travelers
The Catskills, USA
- 8 hours to 1 day (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 72 Points
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Trip Planners: In-app and web
- 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
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End point
- West Hurley, NY, USA
Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.
Operating hours
- 05/16/2023 - 08/17/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Itinerary
1
Catskill Mountains
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ashokan Rail Trail
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Ashokan Reservoir
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Emerson Kaleidoscope
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Margaretville
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
7
Catskills Visitor Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
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
4.4
based on 10 reviews
Tabitha_F, Jul 2026
Very good self guided tour app! It was very accurate and provided clear directions related to what was coming up and when to make turns. My family and I really enjoyed using this app from the comfort of our car.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Tabitha, thanks for taking our Catskills Scenic Byway audio tour. We’re so glad the app was accurate, easy to follow, and helpful with upcoming stops and turns. It’s great to hear your family enjoyed exploring from the comfort of your car. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Kendra_Y, Jul 2026
We enjoyed the audio tour. We only live 45 minutes from the Catskills, but other than passing through, had never gone to the Catskills. This was great to learn about the area!
One suggestion which would be nice is if we were better directed on where exactly to turn. We missed on of the turns because it said you turn up ahead when you see signs for ...We did not see those signs - they may have been taken down? If we were given the directory of You'll make the next left or next right - then we may not have missed it. One or two of the turns did say to turn onto such and such a road, but that one turn there were multiple roads from when it said turn up ahead and before the next info clip started. We also thought when we were on our return trip it would mention it and we could hit it then - but that wasn't mentioned.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Kendra, thanks for taking our Catskills Scenic Byway audio tour. Thank you for sharing your experience — we’re glad you enjoyed learning more about the area and found the tour helpful overall. We’re sorry that one of the turns was harder to follow, especially if the sign was removed. If you remember where that was, please let us know so our team can look into it and improve the directions. Your audio tour is valid for lifetime use, so you can revisit the route anytime. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Maun_F, Aug 2024
Worked in any direction . We started at the other end and it worked great. Nice day. There was an electric outage so many things were closed but we had fun
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Maun, thank you for sharing your experience with our Catskills Scenic Byway audio tour. We're glad to hear that the tour worked well for you, even starting from the other end. It's great that you had a nice day and enjoyed the tour despite the electric outage. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
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