Experience the power of Old Faithful and explore the geyser basin on this self-guided walking tour in Yellowstone. Discover the hidden systems and witness the eruption of famous geysers!
Experience the power of Old Faithful and explore the geyser basin on this self-guided walking tour in Yellowstone. Discover the hidden systems and witness the eruption of famous geysers!
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Old Faithful - Observation Deck - Stroll along the Old Faithful Observation Deck, which is part of the extensive 14-mile boardwalk network in Yellowstone. Each year, thousands of visitors explore this park.
Enjoy lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Check…
- Old Faithful - Observation Deck - Stroll along the Old Faithful Observation Deck, which is part of the extensive 14-mile boardwalk network in Yellowstone. Each year, thousands of visitors explore this park.
Enjoy lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Check the opening hours before your visit.
The tour spans over 2.5 miles, featuring more than 35 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
- Observation Point Trailhead - Look for the sign for Observation Point Trail. For a higher vantage point to view Old Faithful’s eruption, this path leads to an ideal spot. It’s an uphill journey of about a mile round trip, taking roughly 30 minutes.
- Anemone Geysers - Named by geologist Arnold Hague, who thought the vents resembled the petals of an anemone flower.
- Beehive Geyser - Resembling a large, harmless beehive on the ground, it surprises by shooting boiling water 100 feet into the air! The Beehive erupts for 5 minutes every 10 to 20 hours.
- Marmot Cave Geyser - Known as “Marmot Cave Geyser,” a yellow-bellied marmot once lived in the cave but moved out years ago. It seems that water heated by magma isn’t ideal for marmot homes!
- Lion Geyser - To the left, spot a lion, a lioness, and two cubs. They’re not real lions, but cone geysers! Interestingly, their names don’t come from their appearance.
- Sawmill Geyser - Appearing like a bluish hot spring, it erupts with a sound reminiscent of a whirring sawmill. Its underground connection to a complex of thermal features makes its eruptions unpredictable.
- Grand Geyser - On the right is “Grand Geyser,” the most powerful predictable geyser in the world! It’s a fountain-type geyser, so expect a pool rather than cones. If Old Faithful impresses, wait until you see this one.
- Beauty Pool - To the right is a stunning hydrothermal feature named “Beauty Pool.” It’s a blue-green hot spring encircled by orange heat-loving microbes, known as thermophiles.
- Chromatic Pool - This is Beauty Pool’s sibling, Chromatic Pool. Though smaller at 30 feet in diameter, its colors are vibrant! The pool’s temperature is around 133.1 degrees—too hot for a shower, too cold for coffee.
- Giant Geyser - The cone of Giant Geyser is made of geyserite or sinter, standing about 12 feet tall. Some say it resembles the Coliseum in Rome! It’s one of Yellowstone’s tallest geysers, but not the only one in this area.
- Grotto Geyser - Straight ahead is Grotto Geyser, nearly the site of a disaster during the 1870 expedition!
- Morning Glory Pool - Named for its resemblance to morning glory flowers, the Morning Glory Pool features colors that vary with temperature: green for hot, yellow for very hot, orange for warm, and red for moderately warm.
- Daisy Geyser - Daisy Geyser is among Yellowstone’s most predictable geysers, erupting every 2 to 4 hours for about 4 minutes. Its unique fountain streams at an angle to the ground!
- Crested Pool - Crested Pool is 42 feet deep with an average temperature of 191 degrees, nearly as hot as the hottest cup of coffee.
- Castle Geyser - Castle Geyser is notable for its massive calcified cone. It erupts every 10 to 12 hours, with eruptions lasting about 20 minutes and reaching 90 feet high. After the main eruption, steam hisses for around 35 minutes.
- Old Faithful Inn - This is no ordinary inn. Designed by Robert Reamer to blend with the park, it features a foundation of rhyolite from Yellowstone’s caldera and walls made from local lodgepole pine trees.

- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Private walking tour…
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
This is not an entrance ticket. Please verify the opening hours before your visit.
Experience the awe-inspiring Old Faithful and delve into the nearby geyser basin with this self-guided walking tour! As one of the park’s most densely populated geyser areas, it offers a plethora of explosive marvels. Observe the eruptions of magnificent geysers like Old…
This is not an entrance ticket. Please verify the opening hours before your visit.
Experience the awe-inspiring Old Faithful and delve into the nearby geyser basin with this self-guided walking tour! As one of the park’s most densely populated geyser areas, it offers a plethora of explosive marvels. Observe the eruptions of magnificent geysers like Old Faithful, Castle Geyser, and Grand Geyser. Wander by smaller, bubbling pools. Discover the formation and mechanics of geysers, and explore the hidden systems beneath the entire basin. This walking tour is an ideal addition to any Yellowstone adventure!
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
- Winter Season Notice Most Yellowstone park roads are now closed to regular vehicles for the winter, with limited access until late April. Please check Road Status & Closures and Park Roads Overview before your trip and consider our Yellowstone Winter Tour for cold-season travel.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
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.