Explore Garden of the Gods with a self-guided tour. Discover stunning red rock formations, Balanced Rock, and more. Download the app and start your adventure today.
Explore Garden of the Gods with a self-guided tour. Discover stunning red rock formations, Balanced Rock, and more. Download the app and start your adventure today.
- Garden of the Gods - Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Garden of the Gods is a renowned tourist destination celebrated for its breathtaking red rock formations that resemble ancient castles and spires. The park features numerous hiking trails, including the well-known Balanced Rock Trail, and is an ideal spot for rock climbing,…
- Garden of the Gods - Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Garden of the Gods is a renowned tourist destination celebrated for its breathtaking red rock formations that resemble ancient castles and spires. The park features numerous hiking trails, including the well-known Balanced Rock Trail, and is an ideal spot for rock climbing, photography, and appreciating the area’s natural beauty.
“Admission is free.”
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Kissing Camels Golf Course - Initially, the two camels were not distinct rocks. They once appeared similar to the rest of the rock face. However, a tiny crack existed within one layer of the sandstone, so small it was nearly invisible.
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Central Gardens at Garden of the Gods - The Central Gardens offers an easy, two-mile trail through the heart of the Garden of the Gods. It provides an excellent introduction to this remarkable place, allowing visitors to view some of the park’s most famous formations. Note: This 6.5-mile-long tour covers the Garden of the Gods’ highlights in 1-2 hours.
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Siamese Twins - The Siamese Twins Trail is located ahead on the right. This mile-long trail takes approximately 20 minutes and features two stunning rocky spires. Turn into the parking lot on the right to hike the trail.
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Balanced Rock - Balanced Rock is unmissable from this point. This massive formation seems to balance precariously on a red sandstone platform. But how does it manage this? Despite its name and appearance, this rock is not actually balancing; it is part of a single formation!
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Giant Footprints - The Giant Footprints resemble another rock formation, but something is slightly off. Literally! Typically, rock strata are horizontal, like a lasagna. However, here they are diagonal, angled at 45 degrees. It’s as if a giant stepped on a loose floorboard.
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South Gateway Rock - South Gateway Rock, which was passed earlier, is notable for its numerous small pockmarks. These marks highlight one of the more challenging aspects of climbing this type of sandstone.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Garden of the Gods with this self-guided driving and walking tour. Explore red rock formations that rival those in Sedona—just an hour’s drive from Denver! Be amazed by Balanced Rock, which appears to defy gravity. Look up at Montezuma Tower and the Three Graces. Discover the…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Garden of the Gods with this self-guided driving and walking tour. Explore red rock formations that rival those in Sedona—just an hour’s drive from Denver! Be amazed by Balanced Rock, which appears to defy gravity. Look up at Montezuma Tower and the Three Graces. Discover the fascinating geological history behind these natural wonders! This self-guided audio tour of Garden of the Gods will surely enrich your experience.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.