Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of Old Faithful Geyser Basin

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Old Faithful Geyser Basin Walk and explore the legendary eruptions of Yellowstone’s most iconic geothermal area. Witness Old Faithful’s famed eruptions, stunning Castle and Grand Geysers, the enchanting colors of Chromatic Pool, and steaming icy blue Heart Springs.

Along the way, stories about eruptions, explorers, and geothermal forces play automatically as you walk through this steamy, otherworldly landscape.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing 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 is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a personal guide by your side on every step

Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.

What's included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 35+ Points

Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

What to expect

25m

Heart Spring, dubbed for its heart-shaped appearance by Park Geologist George Marler, boasts icy-blue waters averaging 184 degrees Fahrenheit. The vibrant yellow-orange hues surrounding the pool are colonies of microorganisms, not mineral deposits.
Beehive Geyser
Pass by

The unassuming Beehive geyser resembles a large beehive until it unleashes boiling water, shooting it 100 feet into the air. It erupts for 5 minutes every 10 to 20 hours, often signaled by its companion, the "Beehive’s Indicator," which releases a stream of water shortly before.
Grand Geyser
Pass by

Grand Geyser, the most powerful predictable geyser globally, showcases awe-inspiring eruptions reaching up to 200 feet high. Unlike cone geysers, Grand is a fountain-type, characterised by a pool rather than a cone structure.
20m

Chromatic Pool, though smaller at 30 feet in diameter, boasts vivid colours, with temperatures around 133.1 degrees Fahrenheit. The center displays brilliant blue-green hues, indicating the hottest water, while outer regions showcase a spectrum of colours.
20m

Giant Geyser stands tall with its towering cone, resembling the Coliseum in Rome, crafted from geyserite or sinter, reaching approximately 12 feet in height.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start near the Old Faithful Visitor and Education Center, or join anywhere along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

End point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start near the Old Faithful Visitor and Education Center, or join anywhere along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
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.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
Multi-Device Access: Everyone in your group can enjoy the tour on their own phone. Just share the same voucher code or setup link with each traveler in your booking. Each traveler can redeem it on one device.
For the best experience, please bring earphones or headphones so you can hear the audio clearly while walking. We also recommend carrying a fully charged phone or a portable power bank, as GPS and continuous audio use can drain the battery faster.

Cancellation policy

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