Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of Old Faithful Geyser Basin

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Old Faithful Geyser Basin Walk and explore the legendary eruptions of Yellowstone’s most iconic geothermal area. Witness Old Faithful’s famed eruptions, stunning Castle and Grand Geysers, the enchanting colors of Chromatic Pool, and steaming icy blue Heart Springs.

Along the way, stories about eruptions, explorers, and geothermal forces play automatically as you walk through this steamy, otherworldly landscape.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a personal guide by your side on every step

Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.

What's Included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 35+ Points
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start at (Upper Geyser Basin Trailhead) or join anywhere along the tour route. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour" and follow the instructions to download now over Wi-Fi/cell service. Then, preview the start location/s and tour route in the app.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Heart Spring, dubbed for its heart-shaped appearance by Park Geologist George Marler, boasts icy-blue waters averaging 184 degrees Fahrenheit. The vibrant yellow-orange hues surrounding the pool are colonies of microorganisms, not mineral deposits.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The unassuming Beehive geyser resembles a large beehive until it unleashes boiling water, shooting it 100 feet into the air. It erupts for 5 minutes every 10 to 20 hours, often signaled by its companion, the "Beehive’s Indicator," which releases a stream of water shortly before.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Grand Geyser, the most powerful predictable geyser globally, showcases awe-inspiring eruptions reaching up to 200 feet high. Unlike cone geysers, Grand is a fountain-type, characterised by a pool rather than a cone structure.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Chromatic Pool, though smaller at 30 feet in diameter, boasts vivid colours, with temperatures around 133.1 degrees Fahrenheit. The center displays brilliant blue-green hues, indicating the hottest water, while outer regions showcase a spectrum of colours.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Giant Geyser stands tall with its towering cone, resembling the Coliseum in Rome, crafted from geyserite or sinter, reaching approximately 12 feet in height.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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