Self Guided Yosemite Walking Tour Explore with Expert Audio Guide
Overview
Discover Yosemite Valley at your own pace with a self-guided audio walking tour. This immersive experience combines professional narration with GPS guidance, allowing you to explore iconic sites like Yosemite Falls and the Ahwahnee Hotel without the constraints of a group. Uncover the history and ecology of this national treasure while enjoying breathtaking views and learning fascinating stories about its wildlife and landscape. Perfect for curious travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Yosemite's significance, this 45-50 minute, 2-mile walk offers a unique perspective that goes beyond the usual tourist experience.
- Self-paced audio tour with expert guidance at your fingertips
- Walk through Yosemite Valley, visiting iconic locations like Yosemite Falls
- Learn about John Muir's impact and Yosemite’s ecological importance
- Enjoy stunning views and insights into local wildlife behavior
What's Included
- GPS-Enabled Navigation: Easy-to-follow route with GPS guidance.
- Private Experience for Your Group One purchase covers everyone — no crowds, no strangers.
- Pause and Resume Feature: Control the pace of your tour with easy pausing..
- Professional Voice Narration: High-quality storytelling by professional...
- Written and Narrated by an NCIS Writer (Season 3 and 4)
- GPS-Triggered Audio Playback Stories play automatically as you move — no buttons or screens required
- Exclusive Insider Knowledge: Unique insights and stories.
- Works on Your Smartphone No special equipment or rentals needed.
- Used by thousands of travelers
- Offline Tour Download: Access & explore without internet.
- Access to a 1-Hour Audio Tour: Comprehensive guided exploration.
- No Physical Guide/Person Guide; It's a Self-guided GPS Tour
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- No transportation/pickup; it's a self-guided GPS tour.
Meeting Location
9006 Yosemite Lodge Drive
TUOLUMNE MEADOWS, CA 95389, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 Ahwahnee Drive
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA
The tour ends at the Ahwahnee Hotel...which is a great place to grab a celebratory drink or coffee.
What To Expect
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Yosemite Falls
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yosemite Valley (pass by)
Ahwahnee (pass by)
Ahwahnee Historic Building
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-326322P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- GPS-Enabled Navigation: Easy-to-follow route with GPS guidance.
- Private Experience for Your Group One purchase covers everyone — no crowds, no strangers.
- Pause and Resume Feature: Control the pace of your tour with easy pausing.
- Professional Voice Narration: High-quality storytelling by professional.
- Written and Narrated by an NCIS Writer (Season 3 and 4).
- GPS-Triggered Audio Playback Stories play automatically as you move — no buttons or screens required.
- Exclusive Insider Knowledge: Unique insights and stories.
- Works on Your Smartphone No special equipment or rentals needed.
- Used by thousands of travelers.
- Offline Tour Download: Access & explore without internet.
- Access to a 1-Hour Audio Tour: Comprehensive guided exploration.
- No Physical Guide/Person Guide; It's a Self-guided GPS Tour.
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person.
- No transportation/pickup; it's a self-guided GPS tour.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self Guided Yosemite Walking Tour Explore with Expert Audio Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self Guided Yosemite Walking Tour Explore with Expert Audio Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- GPS-Enabled Navigation: Easy-to-follow route with GPS guidance.
- Private Experience for Your Group One purchase covers everyone — no crowds, no strangers.
- Pause and Resume Feature: Control the pace of your tour with easy pausing..
- Professional Voice Narration: High-quality storytelling by professional...
- Written and Narrated by an NCIS Writer (Season 3 and 4)
- GPS-Triggered Audio Playback Stories play automatically as you move — no buttons or screens required
- Exclusive Insider Knowledge: Unique insights and stories.
- Works on Your Smartphone No special equipment or rentals needed.
- Used by thousands of travelers
- Offline Tour Download: Access & explore without internet.
- Access to a 1-Hour Audio Tour: Comprehensive guided exploration.
- No Physical Guide/Person Guide; It's a Self-guided GPS Tour
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- No transportation/pickup; it's a self-guided GPS tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
