Leave behind Grand Canyon National Park’s hordes of tourists with this self-guided tour—all you need is your smartphone. Exploring exactly when you choose, you and your crew will be taken along 30+ stops, learning all about this UNESCO site’s history, geology, flora and fauna, and more. Consider it just like traveling with a pocket-sized park expert.
- Download via your smartphone to get started when you’re ready
- Save money—you only need one tour per vehicle
- Discover 30 Grand Canyon stops via driving, walking, and shuttling
- Stop and start as you like, pausing as you need to fit your schedule
What To Expect
Grand Canyon National Park
Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park! This awe-inspiring natural wonder is unlike any other place on earth, and your narrated driving tour will make sure you get the most out of your visit. Full of astonishing vistas, unbeatable hikes, and some surprising history, this national park is an absolute must-see for anyone in the USA.
Note: This 45-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Grand Canyon in 2-3 hours.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Grand Canyon Village
The tour begins near the South Entrance Station, where you’ll be filled in on the different entrance fee options.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Canyon Visitor Center South Rim
You’ll arrive first at the Visitor Center, where you can find maps and other park info, as well as restrooms and snacks.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Mather Point
Your first overlook will be Mather Point, one of the park’s most popular spots. The views here are simply incredible, offering clear line of sight up to 30 miles across the canyon!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Yavapai Point
The next viewpoint is Yavapai Point, where you’ll get more great views from the canyon’s south rim and learn about the tribe for whom the point is named.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Yavapai Geology Museum
Want to get hands on with the Grand Canyon’s geological history? Just stop by the Yavapai Geology Museum for some educational exhibits!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hopi House
The first stop within the village is the Hopi House, an incredibly accurate recreation of the ancient Hopi dwellings one might have found here while the tribe still occupied the area. This building is also the perfect place to pick up some handmade souvenirs from your visit!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Kolb Studio
As you continue on to Kolb Studio, the competitor to Lookouot Studio, you’ll hear all about the bitter rivalry between the two which almost drove them both to ruin back in the 1900s.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Lookout Studio
Up ahead are two buildings perched on the canyon’s edge. The one you can see right now is Lookout Studio, and you’ll find one just a little beyond it called Kolb Studio.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hermit Road
For the next part of the tour, you’ll hop on board the park’s free shuttle. Don’t worry, your audio tour guide will instruct you on exactly how to do this!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Trailview Overlook
The first stop on Hermit Road is Trailview Overlook, which offers views of the famous Bright Angel Trail, the grueling path which leads all the way down to the bottom of the canyon. You’ll probably even see some exhausted hikers climbing it!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Maricopa Point
Next up is Maricopa Point, which was once the site of a uranium mining operation. Get the unexpected history behind this while you appreciate the gorgeous views.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Powell Point
After that is Powell Point, which offers more canyon magic and honors the explorer who risked life and limb to chart the Colorado River.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hopi Point
The shuttle route brings you next to Hopi Point, where you’ll learn about bald eagles, their importance to the Hopi tribe, and how to spot them.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Mohave Point
If you’ve been hoping for a great view of the Colorado River, that’s up next at Mohave Point. Here, you’ll get a bird’s eye view of this tremendously powerful river.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Monument Creek Vista
Monument Creek Vista, up next, offers a view of the most intense rapids in the park: Granite Rapids. You’ll also hear about the first female river guide and how she got her start in the Grand Canyon!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Pima Point
The next stop on your right is Pima Point, which sports one of the best views of Colorado. When you’re there, stop and listen. If the vista’s quiet, you can hear the rushing sound of water moving along the river.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hermit’s Rest
So where does all this stuff get its name? Well, back in the mining days, one particular miner had no interest in being around other people. He far preferred the rhythms of nature. He spent most of his life living near this spot, content to while away his days with only the rocks and birds and squirrels to keep him company.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Pipe Creek Vista
After the shuttle, the tour continues east along Desert View Drive. The first stop along this road is Pipe Creek Vista, a favorite for birders hoping to spot the canyon’s rarer specimens, including even the ultra-rare California condor!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Duck on a Rock Viewpoint
The next landmark is the appropriately-named Duck on a Rock Viewpoint, which offers a good look at an oddly-shaped rock formation many claim looks exactly like a duck.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Grandview Point
After that is Grandview Point, and the view seriously is grand. This is also the trailhead for a hiking trail which leads below the canyon’s rim and features some truly remarkable sights.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Lipan Point
After that you’ll come to Lipan Point, offering another great river view along with some fascinating facts about the park’s geology.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Navajo Point
The final viewpoint along this drive is Navajo Point, and last certainly isn’t least in this case. Navajo Point is actually the highest viewpoint on the entire southern rim, standing at a staggering 7,500 feet above sea level!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
At last, you’ll arrive at the iconic Desert View Watchtower, a truly impressive stone structure perched on the canyon’s edge. Depending on the season, you can even climb to the top for a view unlike any other. The tour concludes here.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Yaki Point
A popular place for viewing sunrise & sunset, this remote lookout & shuttle stop offers restrooms.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
South Kaibab Trail
The South Kaibab Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. Unlike the Bright Angel Trail which also begins at the south rim of the Grand Canyon and leads to the Colorado River, the South Kaibab Trail follows a ridge out to Skeleton Point allowing for 360-degree views of the canyon.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Tusayan Ruins and Museum
Tusayan Ruins and Museum is a great stop for learning more about ancient cultures. We particularly enjoyed the walk through the ruins with the signage.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
How to start the tour: 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. (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: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 4
