Zion National Park Self-Guided Driving & Shuttling Tour
Utah, USA
- 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine the convenience of a private self-guided driving tour with the flexibility of independent exploration in Zion National Park. Visit top spots like Angel's Landing and the Zion Narrows at your own pace. Download the GPS-enabled audio guide to your phone for offline use. Note: from March to late November, driving is restricted; use the shuttle bus with the audio guide during this time.
- Private self-guided tour of Zion NP: Use while driving, cycling, or on a shuttle
- Flexibility to explore Zion National Park at your own pace
- Simply download the tour onto your phone
- Can be used offline: Ideal for exploring remote areas
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
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End point
- Zion Canyon Visitor CenterZion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
Arranged start time
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- 05/25/2026 - 05/26/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 05/27/2026 - 05/31/2026
Wednesday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 06/01/2026 - 06/07/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 06/08/2026 - 06/11/2026
Monday - Thursday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 06/12/2026 - 06/12/2026
Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 06/13/2026 - 06/13/2026
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 06/14/2026 - 06/14/2026
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 06/15/2026 - 07/11/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 07/12/2026 - 07/12/2026
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 07/13/2026 - 08/09/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 08/10/2026 - 05/09/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 05/10/2027 - 05/12/2027
Monday - Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Canyon Junction Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Springdale Visitor Center (Pass By)
Zion Canyon Visitor Center (Pass By)
Zion Human History Museum (Pass By)
Zion National Park (Pass By)
2
Court of the Patriarchs
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zion National Park Lodge (Pass By)
3
Emerald Pools
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Angel's Landing
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Grotto Picnic Area
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Weeping Rock Trail
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Big Bend Viewpoint
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Temple of Sinawava Trail
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
The East Temple
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Zion scenic drive viewpoint 2
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Canyon Overlook Trail
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Altar of Sacrifice
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Checkerboard Mesa
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
East Entrance Ranger Station
5 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.
- Note for International and Non-Resident Visitors: Starting January 1, 2026, international and other non-U.S. resident visitors age 16 and older are required to pay an additional nonresident fee at this park, unless covered by an eligible annual pass. Please check the latest official park fee details before your trip.
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- From March to November, private vehicles aren’t allowed on Zion’s valley floor scenic drive—use the park shuttle and listen with headphones. During select dates from December to February, driving may be permitted. A permit via lottery is required for Angels Landing, and some popular hikes like the Narrows and the Subway also require permits.
- 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.
- Important Note: Angels Landing will be closed for maintenance from April 20–23, 2026. No permits will be issued during this time. The West Rim Trail remains open. The day-before lottery reopens on April 23 for hikes on April 24.
- 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
- 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
3.6
based on 25 reviews
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Rebecca_R, May 2026
My husband and I really enjoyed this Self-Driving Tour. It gave some great information about what we were looking at. We each wore an ear bud and continued with the audio tour while we rode on the Shuttle Bus provided by the park. It was perfect!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Rebecca, I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed my Zion GPS Driving & Shuttling Tour. It’s wonderful to know the tour helped explain what you saw throughout the park and that using earbuds on the shuttle worked so well for your visit. I’m happy the experience felt seamless and enhanced your day in Zion. If you’re planning to see more of Utah, don’t miss my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour; it covers Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and more.
MaryBeth_K, Dec 2025
This app worked perfectly driving in any direction. Lots of good tips and it was great to have a hands-free narrated experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
Mary, I’m glad you like my Zion National Park Audio Tour. The app worked smoothly no matter which direction you were driving, and the hands-free narration made it easy to enjoy the park without distractions. It’s wonderful to know the tips along the way added value to your visit. Thanks so much for sharing your experience, and I hope the tour joins you on many more national park adventures. If you’re planning to see more of Utah, don’t miss my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour; it covers Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and more.
Joyce_O, Oct 2025
This is a great idea. We had some struggles trying to connect two pairs of earbuds to one phone with the download on it! We wound up splitting one pair, which was fine. But there was some “jerkiness “ to the process as we were on and off the shuttle. Then our earbuds died. I could do it better a second time.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Joyce, I’m glad you liked my Zion Self-Guided Audio Tour, though you had some audio issues. Were you using Bluetooth or wired earbuds? Did the playback problem happen only on the shuttle or throughout the tour? This info helps me improve and assist you better. I can help troubleshoot or give tips for your next visit — available daily 9-6 EST. If you're planning more, check out my Utah Mighty 5 Bundle—Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce, and Monument Valley in one app!
Debra_H, Jun 2025
Fantastic. As you drive along the route, it automatically gives you points of interest on the drive and discusses historical tidbits.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Debra, I’m so glad you found the Zion tour fantastic and worth it. It’s great to hear the automatic audio and historical stories added to your drive. If you're planning more adventures, check out my Utah Mighty 5 Bundle—you’ll get Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce, and Monument Valley in one seamless experience. More parks, more stories, one app!
Michele_D, May 2025
love these guided tours, with all the extra tidbits of information about the history of things as we walk or right through it. The only drawback is when in a national park, with sketchy signal, when you stop/restart a tour, it takes a longer amount of time to catch up with current location to continue. So long sometimes that it will start talking again about something you passed 15 minutes ago,
Response from Host, May 2025
Michele, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed my guided tour and the historical tidbits along the way. You're absolutely right—the national park signal can be tricky. The good news is the app works fully offline once it's downloaded and set up correctly, so you won’t need service to continue. If you restart while driving, just give it a moment, and it’ll sync back up, especially when following the route and adhering to the speed limit. If you plan to explore more of Utah, don’t miss my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour; it features Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and more.
Lynda_H, Oct 2024
The app kept repeating segments we already heard. Choppy, at best. The frustration of figuring out how to sync the app to our locations undermined the entire experience. Yes, I am very data savvy. This should have been a snap.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Lynda, I’m sorry to hear the experience with my Zion National Park Self-Guided Driving & Shuttling Tour wasn't as smooth as expected. My app shouldn’t repeat segments unless you’re going back and forth at the same attraction or if the app is restarted multiple times. When reopening, the app will ask if you want to resume or start over—choosing “resume” will pick up from where you left off. Just follow the provided route in the app for a seamless experience. The tour works offline and is valid for a year, so I hope you’ll try it again!
Lesley_C, Jun 2024
Was unable to launch the tour after watching the tutorial so we weren’t able to use it. I’m sure it may have provided interesting information.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Lesley, I’m sorry to hear that you couldn’t take my self-guided audio tour in Zion. I’m available from 5am-5pm to help with anything and everything. Happy to refund you for this of course. Let’s try again on your next road trip adventure.
Laurence_W, Mar 2024
Good explanation but the app is no suitable with every cel, it works with iphone and I beleive it is a point to be improved.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Laurence, thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you experienced with the app. Our app supports every phone, but please ensure your device runs iOS 13 or above for iPhones. For Android phones, make sure your device is running Android version 9 or above. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our app for all users.
Dana_O, Dec 2023
The parts that I was able to do were great they were very informative. But unfortunately Park Rangers had closed off most of the scenic drive so I didn’t get to listen to a lot of it
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Dana, I'm glad you found the parts of the Zion National Park Audio Tour you could experience informative and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the park rangers closed parts of the scenic drive, limiting your whole tour experience. I appreciate your understanding in these unforeseen circumstances. If you're planning more travels and explorations, don’t forget to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle for over 100 more self-guided adventures.
Andrei_R, Nov 2023
Interesting information, not annoying and not too much. Learned more about the history and surrounding nature.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Andrei, I'm pleased to hear that you found my Zion National Park Audio Tour exciting and valuable, striking the right balance of information without being overwhelming. You might enjoy my Action+ Tour Bundle if you want to explore more. It includes all of my self-guided tours, offering over 100 different experiences for your future travels.
Wendy_R, Dec 2022
Easy to use but unfortunately it start over every time we would go offline. Got alittle annoying but nonetheless we saw everything on the self tour
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Wendy! The tour will start from where you left off if the app runs in the background, but if you kill it and start everything again, it will start over. I'm delighted that my tour of Zion added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. 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.
Ruth_B, Oct 2022
I downloaded the app when I had good connection. When I got there, went to the Zion visitor center and ranger helped me connect to the internet, but as soon as I started hiking down a trail, no internet. But when I got to the next stop, the audio tour automatically came on! And it was interesting and helpful.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Ruth! I’m thrilled that my tour of Zion National Park added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. 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, just 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.
Stacy_H, Aug 2022
The driving tour was fantastic especially for anyone who doesn’t love to hike. There were many places to pull off and take pictures. The shuttle bus at Zion was basically for those who wanted to hike the trails and we really wanted to see the beautiful scenery without that. Would highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thanks so much Stacy! That’s so wonderful to hear! Zion is a breathtakingly gorgeous location with plenty to see for visitors. We do our best to provide that all. I’m so delighted that you enjoyed my tour of Zion. I have 100 other tours in the USA. Please check them out on your next vacation. Also, just to remind you that the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit also.
Casey_G, Jun 2021
I could not get cell service to use the self driving tour of Zion. I do not recommend getting this unless your cell phone works in canyons.
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Sorry for the inconvenience. Yes, cell signal is horrible at all national Parks but we do recommend downloading the tour before you arrive at Zion National Park. The tour works offline.
But anyways We’d also be happy to offer a refund since you didn’t have a great experience.
lita_m, May 2021
The address you gave us took us to a wrong place , we use Apple Map , we tried to call , no telp number to call on the voucher or Viator side , I text them at around 800 and no answer till 11.37 . When we finally arrived at the meeting place , tried to call the no , no answer till 11.37 . In the mean time the person in the Kane visitors center offered another co that still has opening in the afternoon , so we use them , since we have not heard from you , please refund our money
Response from Host, May 2021
We don’t really understand your review — please give us a call ASAP.
From our records, there were no calls at 11:37 (or from the number attached to your account). Perhaps you called TripAdvisor or Viator and not us. We can also see that the password email and text message were sent to you on time. (Please check your spam folder if you don’t see it).
You can get our contact info from the password email, text message, website, or from our app. We’re available all day over call, chat, and email.
Lastly, this is a self-guided tour, not a guided one. There is no guide to meet at the starting place. The starting place is simply the starting location of the self-guided tour. Please be sure to follow the 4 Steps laid out in the password email, which explains what to do.
Tracie_B, Apr 2021
We asked for a refund because when we got to the visitor center they told us we had to ride a shuttle in Zion's and we would have to buy it from Zion's. The tickets for the tram were sold out so we couldn't go.
Response from Host, Apr 2021
This is a self-guided tour and not a shuttle ticket, as described above. It is possible to enjoy this tour while visiting Zion via any vehicle (car, shuttle, bike, RV) but we don’t provide that transportation — this is only a tour.
Nevertheless, we are always happy to refund if the experience wasn’t a great one. Please contact us with your booking receipt.
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