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Grand Canyon South and East Rim Driving and Walking Audio Tour

TourTruth score 4.2 out of 10

Below average

124 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Grand Canyon National Park
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Grand Canyon South and East Rim at your own pace with offline GPS audio, scenic stops, and stories along the route.

About this tour

Take in the Grand Canyon at your own pace, with the freedom to stop when a view, trail, or story catches your eye. This self-guided Grand Canyon South and East Rim audio tour pairs GPS-triggered commentary with route guidance, so you can explore in your own vehicle without a group schedule.

Download the tour in advance, then follow the suggested route or join at a point shown in the app. As you travel between overlooks and scenic stops, hear stories about the canyon and the Native people who lived here. Pause for photos, hikes, or a picnic, and resume whenever you’re ready. The tour works offline after download, and one purchase covers everyone in your car.

Some locations require a change of pace: Yaki Point and the South Kaibab Trailhead are reached by the free park shuttle, while summer travel on Hermit Road includes walking and shuttle sections. Check current park conditions before setting out, especially for North Rim closures and limited services. Download the app and tour before you arrive, then let the route lead you to the canyon’s remarkable viewpoints.

Highlights

  • Admire sweeping views from South and East Rim overlooks
  • Follow GPS-triggered stories about the canyon and its Native history
  • Pause for hikes, photos, and scenic stops at your own pace
  • Explore in your own vehicle with offline route guidance

What's included

Included

  • GPS-guided audio stories and route maps
  • Planning tools, scenic stops, and area previews
  • Lifetime access to the tour
  • One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle
  • Support by chat, email, or phone

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Parking
  • Food
  • Car rental

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Download the Tour Guide app by Action and the tour before arrival while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or GPS-enabled iPad or tablet with cellular capability
  • The tour works offline after download and uses GPS-triggered audio
  • Some South Rim locations, including Yaki Point and the South Kaibab Trailhead, are not accessible by private vehicle; use the free park shuttle
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  • Hermit Road is not accessible by private vehicle during summer; follow in-app directions for walking and shuttle access
  • Check current road closures, seasonal access, entrance requirements, and NPS updates before visiting
  • North Rim services and facilities are limited following the Dragon Bravo Fire; bring water, and note that the North Rim closes seasonally in winter
  • Use headphones or earbuds for walking portions
  • Start near the North Rim Country Store on Highway 67, or join at another point shown in the app

Frequently asked questions

Is this tour led by a live guide?

No. The tour is self-guided, with GPS-triggered audio stories in the app.

Does the tour work without internet access?

Yes. Download the tour in advance; it then uses GPS and works offline.

Can I pause or start the tour whenever I want?

Yes. Start at the suggested point or join along the route, and pause whenever you like.

Does one purchase cover everyone in the car?

Yes. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, rather than charging per person.

Are all stops accessible by private vehicle?

No. Some South Rim locations require the free shuttle, and summer access on Hermit Road includes walking and shuttle sections.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.91 from 124 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Grand Canyon National Park
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.2.

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