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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

4.2 (102 reviews) 8–16 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Yosemite road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the route, all based on your location.

You'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including one of the world's tallest waterfalls, renowned rock climbing landmarks and high alpine lakes.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location

✅ Travel at your own pace

✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed

✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use

✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates

✅ Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–16 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

What is included

Included

Included: Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Included: Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Included: Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Included: Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Included: Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Included: GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 200+ Points
Included: Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Included: Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

Not included: Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Not included: Entrance fees: Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

Itinerary

Yosemite National Park

30 min

As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule.

Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries.

Some of the many highlights are listed below;
Bridalveil Fall

20 min

With a drop of 620 feet, Bridalveil Falls puts on a show and is one of Yosemite's must-sees. A short 0.5 mile paved trail will take you to the viewpoint.
El Capitan

30 min

"El Cap" continues to challenge and inspire rock climbers around the world to achieve new records and style to summit it's 3000foot granite walls.
Glacier Point

30 min

Oh what a view! The overlook of the Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls is breathtaking. A short paved trail leads from the carpark. The view down to Curry Village 3214 feet below can be a little unnerving for some.
Half Dome

15 min

One of the most well known images of Yosemite is the distinctive shape of Half Dome. However misleading as it was never whole...
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

4 hours

Looking for a less crowded part of Yosemite Park to explore? The Hetch Hetchy Valley features more granite formations, hikes, spring waterfalls and wildflowers.
Olmsted Point

15 min

A viewpoint along Tioga Pass looking south to Half Dome, Clouds Rest and Tenaya Canyon.
Tioga Pass

4 hours

High alpine area and road from East Entrance to Yosemite Valley. Once open each season, enjoy the many hikes, wildlflowers or scenic drive.
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

2 hours

Superb grouping of Giant Sequioas. Hike a 1 mile downhill to see character trees both dead and alive, including Dead Giant.
Wawona Covered Bridge

2 hours

Wander and explore the Wawona Hotel, collection of horse carriages at the Pioneer Yosemite History Center and old timber covered bridge.
Yosemite Falls

one hour

Truly one of the iconic images of Yosemite. In spring, snowmelt drives a thunderous amount of water down the upper, middle and lower sections.
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

15 min

Giant Sequoias are the biggest trees in the world, combining tremendous height and thick trunks. The best collection of these is at Mariposa Grove.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

From Lee Vining, turn west on Hwy 120 and launch the tour near Ellery Lake on the climb to Tioga Pass. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
From Fish Camp, launch the tour as you enter town on Hwy 41. The first commentary plays as you leave town. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
From Mariposa, launch the tour on Hwy 140. The introduction begins just after the KOA Campground sign. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Launch the tour as you leave Groveland on Hwy 120. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

End point

From Lee Vining, turn west on Hwy 120 and launch the tour near Ellery Lake on the climb to Tioga Pass. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
From Fish Camp, launch the tour as you enter town on Hwy 41. The first commentary plays as you leave town. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
From Mariposa, launch the tour on Hwy 140. The introduction begins just after the KOA Campground sign. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Launch the tour as you leave Groveland on Hwy 120. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Using your ticket

Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.

STEPS TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR:

1. SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher

2. DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App

3. SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account as Step 1

4. DOWNLOAD the Audio Tour NOW

FIND YOUR VOUCHER CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Email: Search for “GuideAlong”. Check All Mail and junk/spam.
Text: Search for “GuideAlong”.
This Ticket: Find the VOUCHER CODE at the top under the QR code and redeem at Step
Viator App: Open your booking and Contact Support > Contact Tour Operator.
TripAdvisor App: Account > Messages.
Support: Call GuideAlong toll-free on 1866-477-1791.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP & TOUR NOW

You must download the GuideAlong app and tour to your phone over WiFi or cellular data beforehand. If you can OPEN your tour and see START TOURING, it is downloaded. No service is required while touring.

FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATE

There’s no expiry date or time limit for your tour. If your plans change, there’s no need to change your travel date.

CHARGING & SOUND

Use a USB/C car charger adapter in the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter) to keep your phone charged, not the vehicle's USB port. Audio will play through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the app’s map will display on your phone. Connect your phone via Bluetooth to listen through the car stereo: guidealong.com/travel-tips-bluetooth/.

HELP & SUPPORT

FAQs: See the GuideAlong app’s Help menu or online FAQs at guidealong.com/faq.
Contact GuideAlong Support: Call toll-free 1866-477-1791, chat online at guidealong.com, or email [email protected].

Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.