Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Mesa Verde National Park
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Mesa Verde National Park
By GuideAlong Colorado
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 4–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Audio guide: English
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- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 100+ Points
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
What's not included- National Park Price 2024 (Car & Bicycle - Winter/$20, Summer/$30)
- Ranger-led tours
- Entry/Admission - Balcony House
- Entry/Admission - Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
- Entry/Admission - Cliff Palace
- Entry/Admission - Spruce Tree House
- Entry/Admission - Step House
- Entry/Admission - Sun Temple
- Start:
- Cortez, CO 81321, USAStart at one of the official tour introduction points (Cortez or Durango) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.
End:- Durango, CO, USACommentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 309754P23- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Minimum mobile OS version iOS 15 / Android 9 (Pie). iPad models with GPS chip.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 309754P23
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Itinerary
- Cortez, CO 81321, USAStart at one of the official tour introduction points (Cortez or Durango) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.
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- Durango, CO, USACommentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.
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- spring68_110 contributionsVery informativeVery informative audio. Listen while driving it also tells you where to stop for pictures. 👍 Highly recommend if you are traveling first time to the Rocky Mountains.Written 5 November 2024
- marycI4763NB0 contributionsFantastic guide as if he was in our car!Excellent guide to through the park! Once you figure it out with Bluetooth to car, fantastic historical perspective through the park! Wish there were was one via Snowmass to BreckenridgeWritten 26 August 2024
- Road304858404120 contributionsGreat RMNP trip with Guide AlongThe Guide Along App is great. We have been to RMNP several times but bought the tour for this trip. We learned many new and interesting things that we didn’t know from previous trips without the app.Written 13 June 2024
- Roslyn B0 contributionsMUST TRY!This is a must purchase! If you are on the fence, give it a try. Was a perfect self paced event for 2-4+ hours. Better than a guided group tour, in my opinion.Written 11 November 2023
- MacMacLisaMary0 contributionsFabulous, Spot On Tour Guide!This was a fabulous way to drive across the Rocky Mountains! We downloaded the tour because we knew we would be at such a high elevation with limited to no service and it worked perfectly! Our audio tour guide was spot on and provided so many tips on where to pull over - we learned so much and had an amazing drive - thank you!!Written 2 August 2023
- brendao6220 contributionsWorth itWell worth it. We listened both ways on the Trail Ridge Road and to Bear Lake. He had different stories each way. Listening to this audio tour added a lot to our trip.Written 1 August 2023
- rosef590 contributionsAwesomeThis is a great tour, We enjoyed the tour guide. It was nice how it uses gps to tell you what to look for and had some great stories about this Natl. ParkWritten 21 July 2023
- Alexlane0 contributionsExcellentThe guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would not of had the great experience we did through the Rocky Mountains with out this self guided tour.Written 18 October 2022
- Wander100780163150 contributionsRocky Mountain audio tour guideLoved the details. Well presented. Very informative. Fairly easy to use. Very entertaining and helpful. Highly recommend and look forward to using again.Written 9 July 2022
- Terry B0 contributionsDon’t leave home without it.This is the second trip we have used the gypsy guide, everyone should use this. There is so much great information and wherever you get to use it you don’t miss a thing. They have thought of every part of the tour and you get to know so much more. Don’t leave home without it.Written 11 June 2022
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Rachel T
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We visited Mesa Verde during the offseason when we couldn't book trips, and this audio tour was so great! We learned a lot about the geography, the culture, the hardships... in a fun and very interesting way. Would highly recommend using this as a guide in your own car, if you aren't on a full on tour that explains all the history and such. Super well done. Will use again in the future!
Written 27 March 2023
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Hi Rachel,
Thanks for taking the time to share how much you enjoyed our audio tour through Mesa Verde National Park. This is one of our newest tours, and we're so glad to hear that you learned so much while self-driving through the park. We look forward to joining you on more road trips in the future!
Written 28 March 2023
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Lee H
Walnutport, PA10 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We visited Mesa Verde in October and hoped to secure a tour but they were sold out. This seemed to be the next best option and it did not disappoint. We were able to tour on our own time and take hikes to better view the sights since we were not on a scheduled tour. The narrator's voice was pleasant and the information shared was invaluable to our learning about the area. We will definitely use this resource again when it's available in the parks.
Written 23 October 2023
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Hi Lee, thank you for choosing our audio tour to explore Mesa Verde National Park! We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed touring at your own pace, and look forward to joining you on another road trip again soon.
Written 26 October 2023
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Inspire798683
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We drove to Mesa Verde to see the total eclipse of the sun and thought we would buy this audio tour of the park. I had never done an audio tour before, but I'll do one again! All you have to do is start driving and they will tell you where to go and what you'll see. It was entertaining and educational; very interesting.
Written 17 October 2023
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Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share how much you enjoyed listening to our audio tour through Mesa Verde National Park. What a great place to view the recent eclipse! We're so glad to hear how entertaining and educational you found the tour, and look forward to joining you on another road trip again soon.
Written 19 October 2023
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Pat S
Kirkland, WA71 contributions
The Guide Along app was fantastic. Great narration, historical and archeological information, easy to use. Much less expensive than a group tour and allowed for more personal time flexibility. I have other national park driving tours scheduled for our trip.
Written 28 May 2023
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Hi Pat, thanks for sharing how much you enjoyed touring Mesa Verde National Park with our audio tour. There's so much to see and do, and it's nice to be able to stop when you choose to - and how much time you stop for too! We look forward to joining you on more road trips in the future.
Written 29 May 2023
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NancyHHI
Hilton Head, SC126 contributions
July 2023 • Family
This was definitely worth the price paid! The narrator of the audio tour was easy to listen to and, along with imparting important information, he indicated which stops were most important if there was a time issue. He also had a sense of humor that we enjoyed. We called him "Mesa Marv" and he was our best bud on our tour.
Written 19 July 2023
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Hi Nancy, thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed exploring Mesa Verde National Park with 'Mesa Marv'! We loved your review so much that we'll be sharing it on our social media channels, and hope to join you on the road again soon.
Written 21 July 2023
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Tourist06296802970
28 contributions
We have done mini mini audio tours across the country and this one is absolutely five stars plus plus plus. It is fantastic with narrative round trip. I highly recommend this audio tour.
Written 27 October 2023
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Hi there, thanks for sharing how much you enjoyed our audio tour through Mesa Verde National Park. We're so happy to hear how fantastic you thought it was, and that you'd even rate us more than five stars! We hope to join you on the road again soon.
Written 31 October 2023
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Mary C
Littleton, CO1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
This tour was amazing. Great narration, fun facts, little off the beaten path tips, tons of history. Cannot wait to do another tour in another park. Super easy to use as well.
Written 23 October 2022
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Hi Mary, thanks for bringing our audio tour with you to Mesa Verde! This is one of our newest tours, and was just released this summer. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour, and look forward to joining you on the road again soon.
Written 25 October 2022
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kathy b
Mesa, United States2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The narration was terrific. We had a hiccup with the trip not appearing in the app. Response from customer service was slow so we missed 1/2 our narrative.
Written 20 August 2024
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Hi Kathy, thank you for sharing your experience with our Mesa Verde National Park audio tour! You might have connected with the Viator team, so there was a delay. We're glad the tour worked for you, though it is unfortunate you missed some stories. The good news is that the tour is valid forever with no expiry, so you can explore again and cover all the missed stories. If you have any issues in the future, please contact our Guide Along support team directly—they'll be happy to assist you. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Written 21 August 2024
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Mark 1
Hilton Head, SC63 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Charged twice for this experience, once with TA and second with App they referred us to. Want a refund for the $12.99. Thanks
Written 18 May 2024
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Michael G
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
Your guide made the trip so much more interesting. We were all disappointed when it was over. We look forward to doing again on a future trip.
Written 24 October 2023
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Hi Michael, thank you for sharing how much more interesting our audio tour made your drive through Mesa Verde National Park! You can always listen to the audio points again from home through the 'Map & Highlights' button in the tour, or otherwise we hope to join you on the road again soon.
Written 26 October 2023
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