Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Uncover ancient history with this self-guided driving tour through Mesa Verde, Colorado. Home to the world-famous cliff dwellings built nearly 1,000 years ago, this plateau has no shortage of breathtaking sights. Delve into the story of the Ancestral Puebloan people and their ingenious architecture as you admire these sprawling dwellings built into cliff faces. Take in sweeping vistas. Embark on unforgettable hikes through the high desert. And so much more!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
Mancos
CO 81328, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Mesa Top Loop
MESA VERDE, CO 81330, USA
What To Expect
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Mancos Valley Overlook
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance Sign (pass by)
Point Lookout Trail
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Montezuma Valley Overlook
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Park Point
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Geologic Overlook
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Long House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Step House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Far View Reservoir
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Far View House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coyote Village
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Megalithic House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Far View Tower
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cedar Tree Tower
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Petroglyph Trail
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Spruce Tree House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cliff Palace
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
House of Many Windows
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hemenway House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Balcony House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Soda Canyon Overlook Trail
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pithouse
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Navajo Canyon View
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Square Tower House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sun Point Pueblo
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sun Point View
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oak Tree House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sun Temple
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: Starting March 16, Mesa Verde will begin construction in several areas, including Park Road and access roads to Cedar Tree Tower and Far View sites. Main routes will stay open, but visitors may face delays of up to 30 minutes. Some overlooks may close for repairs, but the loop roads will remain open to one-way traffic. The park will stay open during this time.
- Please note that an entrance pass is required to visit Mesa Verde National Park, and it is not included with this tour.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- 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.
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Activity code: C-259640P20
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