Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

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Your journey through the Garden of the Gods begins with a walk through the Central Gardens, home to towering red rock formations sure to inspire awe. Here, you'll discover formations like the gargantuan Gateway Rocks, the Three Graces, and the Montezuma Tower. As you stroll, you'll uncover the geologic history behind these natural wonders and find out how they formed in the first place.Next, you'll hop in your vehicle and drive past the Tower of Babel as you make your way to the western section of the park. Along the way, you'll pay a visit to the Giant Footprints and find out how the formation of the Rocky Mountains helped create this fascinating landscape. Then, stop for photos at Balanced Rock, a physics-defying formation that's easily one of the most famous sights in the park.Finally, you'll cruise past the Sleeping Giant before ending up at a fabulous overlook of both the Garden of the God and the towering Rockies beyond. This stunning landscape is only an hour's drive from Denver, so there's no reason not to go!
Highlights
- Experience a garden of natural wonders just one hour from Denver
- Puzzle over the physics-defying Balanced Rock
- Stand in awe beneath the soaring Gateway Rocks and Montezuma Tower
- Dig into the geologic history of this incredible landscape
- Explore the Central Gardens Trail at your own pace
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
an hour
Available in English
What's included
- Audio-guided tour
- Map. Downloadable APP
- Digital guidebook
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Transportation
Where you'll meet
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at the GPS-marked starting point at 3032-3058 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Before you start your tour, make sure you download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and download your tour. These steps require good data/wifi connection. Instructions will be sent to your email. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/.
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ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Important information
Know in advance:
* This is a self-guided driving tour, and you need to arrange your means of transportation to reach the different stops
* This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
* After the booking, you'll receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tour
* You have lifetime access to this tour, with no expiration date. You can use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want
* The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service