Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods
Overview
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the natural wonders of Garden of the Gods with this self-guided driving and walking tour. Discover red rock formations which rival Sedona—just an hour’s drive from Denver! Marvel at Balanced Rock as it seems to defy the laws of physics. Gaze up at Montezuma Tower and the Three Graces. And find out how all these geologic marvels formed in the first place! This self-guided audio tour of Garden of the Gods is sure to enhance your visit.
Enjoy free access to the stunning Garden of the Gods Park, open to the public year-round. Check opening hours before your visit.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
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.
Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
Enjoy free access to the stunning Garden of the Gods Park, open to the public year-round.
Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
What To Expect
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is a popular tourist attraction in Colorado Springs, Colorado, known for its stunning red rock formations that resemble ancient castles and spires. The park offers a variety of hiking trails, including the popular Balanced Rock Trail, and is a great place for rock climbing, photography, and simply enjoying the natural beauty of the area. "It is free to visit." Note: The tour is over 6.5 miles long, with more than 31 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Kissing Camels Golf Course
The first thing to know is that the two camels aren’t actually two different rocks. At one time, they looked no different than the rest of this rock face. But there was a small crack within one layer of the sandstone. A crack so small it was practically invisible.
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Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods
What‘s Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
very beautiful place
bja1666,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This review is late due to an extremely busy few months. This is a great app to download and to use as you walk around the Garden of the Gods. It gives you a detailed description of the area you are looking at. I would recommend bringing ear pods for better hearing as the area can be a little noisy with everyone walking around. Also water and dogs are welcome. If I remember correctly the app is accessible for a year from the date downloaded. Definitely would use it again.
Great tour guide
Kate N,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to follow guide and loved how they knew where we were. I will definitely use on my next trip and recommend for others to use.
Stunning Garden of the Gods.
alicebV6635KD,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the perfect companion, providing great historical context and navigating us easily through the park's must-see formations.
A Must-Have Tour!
Alaskan430,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was the perfect companion for exploring the stunning Garden of the Gods. With no entry or parking fees, this affordable guide enhances your experience with seamless, GPS-triggered narration at key spots like Balanced Rock and the Three Graces. We downloaded the app beforehand, and the detailed stories about the geology and Ute tribe legends were spot-on, adding valuable context at each stop. The ability to pause for photos or explore at our own pace made the tour even better.
Scam! Wouldn't recommend!
Tammy D,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Unable to download while at Garden of the Gods. A dismal failure! Very disappointed. A complete waste of money. I am so upset about the experience. Ruined the day. Would not recommend to anyone! A scam!
App didn’t work
Culture628756,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Couldn’t get app to work. Can I get my money back? Please, Garden of the Gods is free to go through. I didn’t really need the audio tour and since it didn’t work I’d like my money refunded.
User Friendly App
Marisol M,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I traveled to Aurora and had a list of things we wanted to check out, but we aren’t the greatest planners. This app was easy to use, provided directions to tour starting point and walked us through every detail. It made our traveling more enjoyable.
User friendly. We made...
Nancy M,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00User friendly. We made sure everything was downloaded prior to the tour. We used CarPlay in the vehicle and air pods for the hikes. We enjoyed the information and history provided by the audio guide.
Useless Guide
Nijole C,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I couldn't use the app. I've tried to open the link, but there was no audio or any other information provided.
Garden of the gods
Terry D,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great information about the area as you drive through. Location is extremely accurate so it is on track with where you are in the tour.
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