Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon

5.0(5)4 hFree cancellationBy GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

About this activity

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of the Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway to unlock the secrets of this breathtaking route from Tucson’s desert floor to the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. As you climb 6,000 feet, experience dramatic scenery changes, panoramic vistas, the country’s southernmost ski resort, and a mountaintop observatory.

Along the way, hear stories on ancient Tohono O'odham culture and the unique Sky Islands ecosystem play automatically, enriching your drive through one of Arizona's most remarkable landscapes.

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

Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.

Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's included

✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.
✓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.
✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 45+ Points
✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so no in-person guide is needed. Start on Catalina Highway or join anywhere along the route. Check the route map for green flag markers. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then download and preview before arrival.

Good to know

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.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
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.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

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

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