Monument Valley Self-Guided Driving Tour: Navajo History
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41 Ratings
San Juan County
Embark on a self-guided driving tour through Monument Valley's stunning landscape. Learn about Navajo culture, tribal history, and Hollywood stardom while enjoying panoramic views.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monument Valley - Explore Monument Valley’s dramatic landscape and rich history with a self-driving audio tour along the 17-mile marked Navajo route. Hear about Monument Valley’s stunning “Wild West” formations as you drive. Monument Valley’s scenic vistas provide insights into Navajo culture and history, breathtaking panoramas of a strange landscape, and an unparalleled experience. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore with maximum flexibility and value.
What's Included
  • GPS autoplay stories: Hands-free and easy to use. Available help via Call, Chat, or Email.
  • Comprehensive tour package: Itinerary, travel tips, narrations, videos, text and hidden spots.
  • No need for internet: Works offline with GPS Map, route, and point-to-point directions.
  • Private car tour flexibility: Take breaks at your convenience and explore at your own pace.
  • Mobile app access: Download link and password for the Tour Guide App included.
  • Tour when you want: Flexible schedules, suitable for multi-day use and has no expiration.
  • Great savings: One-time purchase per vehicle, more affordable than bus tours, no per-person fees.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Only need to buy one tour for the whole vehicle, not each individual. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Delve into the captivating ‘Wild West’ of Hollywood and Navajo legends as you traverse the awe-inspiring environment of Monument Valley. This audio-guided tour allows you to self-navigate a 17-mile Navajo trail, all the while basking in the stunning vistas and gaining an understanding of Navajo tradition, their history, and Hollywood fame. This experience offers maximum flexibility and excellent value for money.

After your purchase, you can look in your email inbox to find instructions for downloading the Tour Guide App by Action. Once downloaded, enter the unique password given to you, to access your tour. Please note that these initial steps require a good internet/wifi connection. Afterward, simply follow the audio guide and the designated route.

Please be aware that this isn’t an admission ticket. Make sure to check the opening times before you plan your visit.

No expiry date — Once purchased, the tour is valid for a lifetime!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Monument Valley Post Office
Welcome Center
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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581randeg
Apr 19, 2024
Monument Valley - Worked great using GPS as no Wi-Fi or cell in Monument Valley. Worth the cost. Always knew where we were even if we did not stop at a turnout.
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Jls092013
Feb 27, 2024
Better than just driving through! - Was great for learning about the different monuments and why they were named what they were named. Made the tour a lot more enjoyable than just driving by and taking pictures!
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Harold_r
Jan 7, 2024
really beautiful and impressive - I highly recommend this place, everything is very natural and beautiful, connecting with nature is very easy here, just disconnect from technology and enjoy the tour, the fact that you can do it in your own car makes it very intimate and pleasant, about the Viator app and the guiding tour I only have to say that it is excellent, congratulations, they have done a great job, my family and I enjoyed it very much 👍👍👍
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Tourist06296802970
Nov 5, 2023
Do it - Fantastic. We always learn so much more when we drive through a Park with the audio tour. When you stop at the lookout, you realize how much you know and how much the person standing next to you doesn’t know.
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Bobp1253
Nov 3, 2023
Self driving tour is a great option. - The self driving tour was great. You can enjoy the tour at your own pace and take all the time you want to enjoy the beauty of Monument Valley.
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Patricia_b
Apr 26, 2024
Excellent Historical Background - Nice talk through Monument Park. It was difficult to stay on point because of the rough drive. Easy to download and use Ap.
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Getaway01352670359
Apr 24, 2024
Awesome and informative - Very informative and clear instructions. Tha app knows where you are and the next commentary starts automatically. This is a great aid to getting to all the great views. You cannot see Monument valley without it!
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304ejh
Nov 20, 2023
Try It; You'll Like It! - Reasonably priced. Easy to use. We had control of listening to the information along the route. Interesting information which we could listen to multiple times at our convenience before and after our tour of MV.
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Colleen_b
Apr 25, 2024
Unable to use - When we got to the visitors center, they knew nothing about this guide and told me it was a scam. I was unable to use it at all.
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Charles_k
Apr 19, 2024
Terrible Tour - I would not recommend this to anyone. There is terrible cell service in the area of the tour. Downloading was impossible and even if I could was informed at the welcome center that the road (17 mile loop) was not accessible by our sedan car! I would like a refund as we never used the tour.
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