Drive Yosemite with a location-aware audio guide that narrates waterfalls, granite walls and high alpine meadows as you arrive. Pre-download the GuideAlong tour, choose your start point, and use the route to craft a flexible half- or full-day exploration.
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You turn off the highway and the road narrows; granite faces push up like pages in a geological history book, and a voice on your phone begins to tell you why. The GuideAlong audio driving tour steers you through Yosemite’s main arteries — Yosemite Valley viewpoints, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan’s sheer skin and the high-country sweep of Tioga Road — while letting you stop where curiosity wins.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–16 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels — this is a driving tour but includes short walks to viewpoints; be prepared for brief standing and paved/unpaved trails.
Wildlife
History
Yosemite’s landscape shaped indigenous Miwok and Paiute lifeways for millennia; the park was protected following conservation efforts led by figures like John Muir and was designated a national park in 1890.
Conservation
Follow Leave No Trace practices, obey seasonal closures that protect wildlife and watersheds, and use established pullouts to minimize roadside trampling.
Reserve your spot on the Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Pre-download the GuideAlong app and the Yosemite tour over reliable Wi‑Fi so GPS narration works offline inside the park.
Bring a dedicated car charger
Playback and GPS will drain a phone quickly — use a USB-C car charger in the auxiliary outlet to keep your device charged.
Check seasonal road closures
Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road open and close with snow; verify NPS road status before planning your route.
Respect pullout etiquette
Use designated pullouts for stops, avoid blocking lanes, and limit group photo time to keep traffic moving.
Smartphone with GuideAlong app & downloaded tour
The audio guide plays location-based commentary and directions — download it before you lose service.
USB-C car charger (aux outlet)
Keeps your device powered for continuous GPS and audio playback without pairing issues.
Water and high-energy snacks
Some overlooks and trailheads have no services; hydrate and carry food for on-the-go stops.
Warm layers or windproof jacket
Temperatures change quickly, especially above 6,000 ft — bring insulation for chilly mornings or alpine stops.
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