Private Tour
Catskills Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Explore the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway with this self-guided tour. Only two hours from New York City, this 52-mile journey along State Route 28 takes you through charming villages and lush landscapes, showcasing spectacular mountain views and vibrant fall foliage. Each stop offers its blend of natural beauty and quaint rural charm, ensuring a picturesque and enjoyable adventure through the heart of the Catskills.
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.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
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!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
What To Expect
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Catskills Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Scenic Drive Not to Be
W4334RHlorig,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Our experience was not good. The audio didn't make it clear where we were and when we should expect to see the next sight. After driving for miles with no audio telling us anything, we have up and went back to the hotel. Very disappointed.
Definitely worth the price!
barbaral404,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Downloaded the tour to my phone ahead of the trip. It played very well. The area is beautiful and there were lots of suggestions for getting out and exploring. As it was so hot, I did not take advantage of that, though.
Perfect companion!
MzDisney,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a perfect way to see the Catskills! It was so fun listening to the information at each stop and also the stories in between. I would absolutely recommend this auto tour when driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway.
Nice tour. Had a little bit of trouble getting started.
David L,
May 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Getting started was a little hard. GPS took us to starting point and ap began speaking, but since we had no experience with the ap, we didn't realize we were going the wrong direction. Spent half an hour driving back and forth before we figured it out. Apart from that, everything was great.
I wouldn’t recommend this auto guide tour
O4200YSwilliamc,
Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I took auto guide , Friday, and I did GPs where the address starts. I followed 555 NY, 28 A West Hurley Kingston snack shop. Know Kingston snack shop, it was private residence. No signs where Kingston snack shop anywhere. I went back to the visitor center the temper hills and told about the situation and they told in gas station, never saw it! I wouldn’t recommend this tour,
Fun in any season!
seann954,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazingly informative tour. I never did a self-guided tour before but this was easy to follow and we found some awesome places we would've never went like this bakery, Bread Alone, and the worlds largest kaleidoscope! Highly reccomend in the summer but it's great in the winter too!
Great way to experience the region
hilak713,
Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We did it on a cold winter day, and it will be even nicer if the weather is warmer and you have all day, as there are great short trails and many fun stops along the way. We heard many interesting anecdotes, and we learned much about the region's history! I was very impressed by the reservoir - don't skip this off-road stop.
Worth skipping music for an audio tour! Fun experience.
Camper17338009407,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very helpful that it played the points automatically as I drove. I tried the app before heading out, which I would recommend everyone to do. Glad I purchased this tour. Absolutely worth the price and content.
Worth the money!
lorrieh391,
Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and easy to follow. Will definitely do more of these tours in the future. Only problem we encountered was with the starting point. When we put the address given in the GPS, we ended up in the middle of nowhere. We figured it out but you had better check that address.
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