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Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods
Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods
Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods
Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods
Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods

Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods

By Guide With Action
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

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.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Activity location

  • Central Gardens at Garden of the Gods
    • 3818 North 30th Street
    • 80904, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 3032 Gateway Rd
    • 3032 Gateway Road
    • 80904, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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Self Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Garden of the Gods in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Wed 6:00am-9:00pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$24.99 x 1 Traveler$24.99
Total
Price is $24.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedLearn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

Central Gardens at Garden of the Gods
  • 10m
The Central Gardens is an easy, two-mile trail through the heart of the Garden of the Gods. It’s an excellent introduction into this fantastic place, giving us a chance to see some of the most famous formations in the park. Note: This 6.5-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Garden of the Gods in 1-2 hours.
Kissing Camels Golf Course
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
White Rocks Trail
  • 10m
Most folks call this White Rock, but I like its other name better: Buffalo Rock. It gets the nickname thanks to the jutting peak that resembles a buffalo in silhouette. When facing the formation, it's at the summit on the far right.
The Spa at Gateway Canyons
  • 10m
North Gateway Rock stands to our right; on our left stands South Gateway Rock. They look like two doors flung wide to welcome us into the Garden of the Gods.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
  • 10m
Two key ingredients are pressure and time. If you pile up enough sand, it puts an awful lot of weight on the sand at the bottom of that pile. The pressure isn’t just pressing down, but also pressing each individual grain into the surrounding grains.
Pulpit Rock Park
  • 10m
That compact rock formation on our left? It’s about halfway between us and the towering South Gateway Rock. That’s Pulpit Rock! The name comes from the fact that it looks a bit like a preacher’s pulpit when viewed from the right angle. Of course, the preacher would have to be awfully tall to be visible over this rocky outcropping!
South Gateway Rock
  • 10m
South Gateway Rock, which we passed earlier. Notice all the little pockmarks in the face of it? Those actually point to one of the more challenging features of climbing this kind of sandstone.
Sentinel Spire
  • 10m
Walk over to those. These are known as the Sentinel Spires. Situated between the two Gateway Rocks, these spires serve as guardians who watch all those who enter the Garden of the Gods. I’m sure glad they let us in!
Siamese Twins
  • 10m
The Siamese Twins Trail is ahead on our right. This mile-long trail takes about 20 minutes, and features two amazing rocky spires. Turn into the parking lot on the right if you’d like to hike the trail.
Balanced Rock
  • 10m
It’s impossible to miss Balanced Rock from here. This huge formation appears to balance impossibly on a red sandstone platform. So how does it do it? Despite the name and appearance, this rock is actually not balancing. It’s all part of one formation!
Giant Footprints
  • 10m
The Giant Footprints looks like another rock formation, but something’s a little off-kilter. Literally! Ordinarily the strata of rock are horizontal, like a lasagna. But here, they’re diagonal, pointing at a 45-degree angle. It's like a giant stepped on a loose floorboard.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCentral Gardens at Garden of the Gods
    • 3818 North 30th Street
    • 80904, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE3032 Gateway Rd
    • 3032 Gateway Road
    • 80904, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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