Private Tour
Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience the natural beauty of Hot Springs with this self-guided driving and easy walking tour. Visit Hot Springs Mountain Tower for stunning views, explore Gulpha Gorge Trail, discover West Mountain Lower Overlook, hike Goat Rock Trail, and enjoy Sunset Trail’s scenic beauty. Learn about the history and charm of this unique national park while exploring its top highlights at your own pace.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
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 is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. 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.
For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
Please note that Hot Springs National Park requires an entrance pass, which grants access to all areas. This pass is not included with the tour.
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.
Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
We’re now approaching Hot Springs Mountain Tower, one of the absolute must-see attractions in this park. The observation tower reaches an elevation of 1,256 feet above sea level. From the open-air deck, you can see about 140 square miles of the Ouachita Mountains. Note: The tour is over 10+ miles long, with more than 40+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete. Experience the natural beauty of Hot Springs with this self-guided driving and walking tour. For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
As we continue along North Mountain Drive, take a second to observe the flora around us. What plants do you notice? Hot Springs National Park is home to a huge variety of unique plants… including some that can thrive near very hot water! If you visit one of the springs, you’ll likely notice a spongy gray material near the spring opening.
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 an entrance ticket to the park
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
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Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun adventures
Christopher G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun walk thru town to see bath houses and upper views of the town. Includes a trip to the tower as well as a second tour on the other side of town! 2 for 1!
Hot Springs Get-away Weekend
Virginia P,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It may have been us, however we were turned around on the walking tour as we had trouble figuring out the direction in which the tour was moving along the walk. We ended up hearing all of the stops, just in the wrong order. Can't wait for our next adventure to use this app.
Very Informative
Nancy C,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00For someone that does not have any idea on where to start, this is a great way to do it. Step by step this guide was very informative, I purchased it only because I had a credit covering most of the cost but now that I tried it, I would definitely try it in other vacation spots.
Good experience
charlieauerbach,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Took a while to figure out the app. It would only generate audio through phone and not Bluetooth. And does not play on CarPlay. Once your started it was good and informative. Only glitch was part of the Park was closed due to Government shut down which cut the ship short.
An excellent way to tour Bathhouse Row and the history of it. The walk is not that bad and you can take all the time you need.
WilliamW1839,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful way to take your time and learn history of Bathhouse Row. Take your time and sit at the many benches along the way
Perfect day in Hot Springs
Terry Z,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was a perfect tool to help hit the highlights of Hot Springs. Perfect mix of historical and other interesting facts.
Good audio tour
debbim413,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good audio with precise directions for both driving and the walking portion. Really fool proof with no delay in directions. The starting point, the city visitor center has paid parking, but limited. Go early.
Great resource for experiencing the city!
rebeccamN6063WI,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was so much fun! This was our first time to the area and we didn't know where to start, and this was a great way to experience the city! The narrator had a great voice and the information about the bathhouse was very informative. We went to many places we may have missed walking around on our own. We'll definitely look for other tours as we visit around the country! Highly recommend!
Informative Tour
dmH7577JX,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The information provided in audio was well done. The app used to play the audio had a few glitches in that it would repeat a segment after we had advanced on. It was easy to correct by touching the current number of the sight we were in front of.
Not advertised properly
lilcajun1,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This was advertised as a driving tour. I had my older parents with me. They cannot walk long distances……… hence why we chose the “driving tour“ after purchasing it we find out that more than half of It is a walking tour. It was not advertised properly. And we did not get to experience more than half of it.
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