Self-guided Waterfall Hiking Tour in Great Falls National Park

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOUR (DOES NOT INCLUDE $20 PARK ENTRY)
(Activation Code included in Ticket)
Amble along the cliffs overlooking the Potomac River, taking in thundering waterfalls, exciting rock climbing excursions, and the region’s most perilous kayaking spots. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll have an opportunity to explore a few hidden gems found on the Great Falls Park trails. I’ll also show you one of my favorite, wilder paths at the national park - all guided step-by-step through GPS.

You’ll see that there’s much more to Great Falls than its viewing platforms. You'll see areas tourists don't know about, including views of hidden waterfalls, the region's best rock climbing spots, and a route through an abandoned colonial-era city. There are also several opportunities to go off-trail to get up-close with the rapids at the falls.

This tour can take up to two hours and, while not especially strenuous, it’s plenty exciting!

Note: Entry & Parking at Great Falls is not included.

What's included

Audio Tour - GPS triggered and hands free

Private transportation
Parking Fees
$20 vehicle access pass

What to expect

Great Falls Park
1h · Admission ticket not included

This is a SELF-GUIDED Audio Tour of Great Falls National Park.
The self-guided audio tour begins at the Great Falls Visitor Center.

Great Falls Park - the 3rd largest waterfalls in the United States, and one of the largest national parks immediately accessible to Washington DC. With a $20 vehicle access pass (not included in Viator package), you will have full access to the extensive Great Falls Park grounds and trails.
The Viator package includes a guided step-by-step audio tour, including a walking map that syncs to your phone's GPS, as well as a narrated tour with over an hour of commentary about Great Falls and its hidden treasures.
To ensure an ideal self-guided tour:
Because cell phone service can be less than ideal, please download the VoiceMap app and Great Falls Tour before entering Great Falls Park grounds.
When using the VoiceMap app, please enable GPS/Location to enable the GPS triggered tour.
10m

An abandoned city once visited by the United States' first president, George Washington. Walk through the ruins of a long forgotten piece of American history.
Great Falls
20m

The third largest waterfalls in the United States. A must see if you're in the Washington DC area. You'll have 3 different viewing platforms for these amazing waterfalls. You'll also have views over the Mather Gorge downstream of the falls, as well as a view of hikers attempting the perilous Billy Goat Trail cliffs and Potomac River cliff rappelling, including Romeo's Ladder and Juliet's Balcony.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please download/activate GPS before entering Park
Self-guided audio tour starts at Great Falls Park Visitor's Center. Download the VoiceMap App, load the Great Falls Park tour and start at the Visitor's Center.
Includes step-by-step directions and map for the tour, all synced to your phone's GPS.

End point

Please download/activate GPS before entering Park
Self-guided audio tour starts at Great Falls Park Visitor's Center. Download the VoiceMap App, load the Great Falls Park tour and start at the Visitor's Center.
Includes step-by-step directions and map for the tour, all synced to your phone's GPS.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Self-Guided Audio Tour. No Tour Guide.
Cell Phone is required, headphones recommended
Parking ($20) is NOT included
Please download the app prior to entering Great Falls Park

Cancellation policy

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

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