Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Audio Tour: 40+ Stops

Hear legends and secrets unfold as you wander Colorado’s red rock wonders at your own pace

A self-guided audio tour of Garden of the Gods covers 40+ stops across the park's red sandstone formations, scenic overlooks and trails. Download the GuideAlong app, load the tour offline, and listen to location-based commentary as you drive or walk—no guide, no schedule, no expiry. The audio plays automatically based on your GPS location, so you hear the right story at the right spot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Garden of the Gods Park

• Start at Visitor & Nature Center
• Visit Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
• Stop at High Point Overlook
• See Gateway Rocks entrance
• View Giant Footprints formation
• Hike to Siamese Twins
• Observe Tower of Babel
• Browse Garden of the Gods Trading Post
• Explore Kindergarten Rock
• Photograph Balanced Rock
• Walk Perkins Central Garden Trail
• Spot Pulpit Rock
• View Sleeping Giant formation
• Look for Kissing Camels
• See South Gateway Rock
• Admire The Three Graces

The Experience

The tour runs between two and four hours depending on how many stops you choose and how long you linger. You download the app over WiFi, load the tour file, and then explore completely offline—no cell service needed once everything is on your phone. The audio commentary triggers automatically as you move through the park, telling you about formations like Kissing Camels, Balanced Rock, the Siamese Twins and the Gateway Rocks as you approach them. You can drive the scenic loop, walk the Perkins Central Garden Trail, or mix both; the app suggests itineraries for half-day, full-day or multi-day visits, but you're free to skip stops or spend extra time anywhere that catches your attention.

Forty-plus points of interest are woven through the park's landscape. You'll learn the geology behind the red sandstone layers, the stories behind names like Sleeping Giant and Kindergarten Rock, and the history of sites like Rock Ledge Ranch and the Garden of the Gods Trading Post. The Visitor & Nature Center, High Point Overlook and the distinctive formations themselves all have their own audio segments. Because the stories play based on where you are and which direction you're heading, you don't have to follow a rigid sequence—the tour adapts to your route.

One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle or group, and it never expires. You can start the tour today, pause it for a week, and pick it back up whenever you return to the park. Free updates roll out automatically, and support is available by phone, chat or email if you hit any technical snags. Bring a charged phone and a car charger; connect via Bluetooth to your car stereo or use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to hear the audio through your dashboard while the map displays on your phone.

What’s included

• 40+ audio stops covering red rock formations, scenic overlooks, trails and historic sites.
• location-based narration that plays automatically as you drive or walk.
• offline access with no cell service or WiFi required after download.
• suggested itineraries for half-day, full-day or multi-day visits.
• one purchase covers everyone in your vehicle or group.
• free app updates and no expiry date.
• toll-free phone, chat and email support.
• in-app trip planner, web and PDF guides.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gypsy Guide GPS LLC

Is this one for you?English audio narration plays automatically based on your location, so you follow the story without reading a map or timing your stops. Choose this if you want the flexibility to pause, linger or skip stops entirely, and the freedom to explore on your own schedule rather than with a group or a fixed departure time.

Top questions

What are Kissing Camels and Balanced Rock?

Kissing Camels is a rock formation near the top of which two shapes appear to form camels touching noses—you may need to look carefully to spot it. Balanced Rock is a 700-ton red sandstone boulder that sits improbably on a narrow pedestal, creating an illusion that defies gravity and making it one of the most photographed spots in the park.

Can I use this tour if I don't have cell service in the park?

Yes. Download the tour file over WiFi or cellular data before you arrive, and the audio commentary plays entirely offline using your phone's GPS chip. No internet or cell service is required once the tour is loaded on your device.

How do I start using the audio tour after I buy it?

After booking, you'll receive an email and text with instructions. Click the link to sign in with your Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code. Download the free GuideAlong app, sign in with the same account, download the tour under 'My Tours', and open it to preview the route and start locations before you begin.

What if my schedule changes and I can't visit on the day I planned?

The tour has no expiry date or time limit. If your plans change, there's no need to reschedule—start the tour whenever you're ready, and you can pause and resume it any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.

Does the tour cover the whole park or just certain trails?

The tour includes 40+ stops across the park's most notable formations, overlooks and historic sites. Suggested itineraries guide you through half-day, full-day or multi-day routes, but you choose which stops to visit and how long to spend at each one.

Can I listen to the audio through my car's speakers?

Yes. Connect your phone to your car via Bluetooth to hear the commentary through your car stereo. If your vehicle has Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the audio plays through your dashboard display while the app's map shows on your phone.