Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Discover Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway in Arizona, a journey through nature and history. Explore tales of the Native Tohono O'odham, marvel at the Sky Islands and Saguaro Cacti, and delve into the past at the Catalina Federal Honor Camp. By night, the Mt. Lemmon Sky Center dazzles, and fall, the Oktoberfest at Ski Valley awaits. Experience Arizona's condensed beauty.
Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!
After booking, check your email/text 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 designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
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.
What To Expect
Soldier Trail
Soldier Trail is up ahead. This challenging 5-mile out-and-back hike features Saguaro, prickly pears, and a 2,000-foot elevation gain! Note: The tour is over 30+ miles long, with more than 44 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Babad Do’ag Scenic Overlook is coming up soon. This vista overlooks the entire city of Tucson and the mountains beyond. The Babad Do’ag trail also begins here. It’s a moderate 4.5-mile hike through Saguaros, chollas, and ocotillos.
Options
Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT a ticket or in-person guided tour
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it!!
lizfD4302DM,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the greatest addition to a beautiful trip up Mount Lemmon! Hearing about the changes in the landscape and turn out point in advance made it feel more intentional than just a nice drive. We were able to connect to the stereo and listen through the rental instead of the phone speaker. It kept our location when stopped to look around and was a pleasant voice to listen to!
Mt. Lemon near Tucson Arizona
Martin L,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was helpful during drive. Was first time using. Took a bit at start but all good in the end (going to different app for voice correspondence).
Can't beat the cost!
WestieGoneNorth,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For the price, this was a great deal! I synched the audio tour through our car and my whole family listened to the guideded tour all the way up the mountain. The tour provided adance warning of specific points of interest and was coordinated through GPS lat/long inforamtion. It was a highlight of our trip that many of my family still talk about.
Audio “tour guide” provides interesting information about the history of the area and its different ecosystems.
DayTrip40503447307,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a beautiful drive on a beautiful day. It was great having the audio tour guide to explain the seven different ecosystems we encountered as we drove up the mountain and to provide interesting details about the history of the area.
Enjoyable
U9039SVcherylt,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the audio tour, took a couple hours. We appreciated the detail of each level of vegetation, and how quickly it changed-along with the temperature! We didn’t see many animals, but the history and information was great
Wonderful
margol270,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It greatly enhanced our trip up Mt. Lemmon. App worked beautifully. Highly recommend!
Beautiful drive but this audio tour puts it on steroids!
Jennifer W,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First time users here and I have to say that our expectations weren't very high and this audio tour was AMAZING! It enriched our drive and helped create deeper memories that we will always associate with our visit to AZ. Buy the tour!
Good value for money
Debra128,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really loved this and will check to see what other tours Travel With Action has available. There were several tidbits that we would not have known about and it made the experience more than just a drive. One small tip to narrator - check your Spanish pronunciation...I think the "ll" is pronounced as a "y". Ocotillo and a couple other times you pronounced as an l.
Definitely worth the money
E9084ARkarenb,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent narrative. Made the trip so much more enjoyable and educational. Had us stop at areas we would not have otherwise.
Relaxing drive!
Barbara D,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this drive from Tucson to the top of Mt. Lemmon. The narrator was very informative. He described the history of the area, the geology, the change in vegetation, and the wildlife in the area. We're looking forward to our next adventure.
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