Private Tour
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Recommended: Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time!
Strikeout for the wild west with this self-guided driving tour of Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. This remote, jaw-dropping stretch of roadway was once the site of booming mining towns and railroad tycoons. Today, it’s a totally unique blend of jaw-dropping natural beauty and rugged western charm. But you’ll do more than just see the sights with this tour—you’ll also learn the wild history of this area, from boom to bust.
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
Durango
As you drive through Durango, you'll get acquainted with this fascinating town and the man who put it on the map: Otto Mears. Hear how Mears turned this from a ramshackle railroad camp into the bustling destination it is today.
Million Dollar Highway
Your northbound tour along the Million Dollar Highway begins in Durango. From here, you'll head north and discover why millions of people come from all over to visit this jaw-dropping stretch of highway. Note: The tour is over 72 miles long, with more than 51 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Reviews
90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private tour guide
FJG24,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved the Million Dollar Highway self-guided tour! The narration was clear, engaging and full of fascinating stories about the history, scenery and towns along the route. The timing of the commentary was perfect, it always matched where we were on the road. And the tips about places to stop, photo spots and overlooks were spot on, too. We have driven this road many times in the past but this gave us a new perspective. This tour turned what was already one of the most beautiful dives in the country into truly memorable experience. We highly recommend!
Great auto tour!
cathyf792,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The auto tour gave lots of great information. Pointed out places of interest and how the area was settled and by whom. Nice narration.
Informative tour of the...
Susan G,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour of the million dollar highway! App worked well and we learned about the area. I recommend it!
First time trying this...
Rachel E,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00First time trying this out! It was a really great way to learn about the area while we drove through. Glad we did it!
Worth the purchase
Heather B,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was pleasantly surprised. We decided to drive the Million dollar Highway in fall. I purchased the audio tour on a whim. It was very informative. Was nice to hear the stories and history along the way based the drive. I was skeptical on how it would work with gps tracking and loosing reception. Even when loosing reception it triggered to speak. I loved the opportunity to take small detours along the route to visit more off the beaten path locations. I wish it had included a few more of those but road signs showed me those.
Stunning views
elainebS4007GM,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The information was superb, all the sites listed along the way were great! My husband and I were very glad we purchased this tour!!
Fantastic experience
Leslie C,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So glad we did this! Wonderful experience and without this tour guide we wouldn’t have known to stop at all the amazing places along the way. So easy to use and listen to as you drive
Nice audio tour
Cathy H,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We enjoyed the audio tour. It definitely let you know about places you most likely would have driven past. Beautiful drive especially in the fall when the trees are colorful.
Perfect addition to the drive!
Sailorkid27,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very easy to use and provided an interesting and engaging way to do the drive. Loved the little stories and insights to accompany my travel. I didn't have the extra time to take advantage of the stops recommended during the tour, but loved how it gave these recommendations and provided the heads up for turning instructions and time-allotment info. Wish there were more driving tours like this available all over!
Education on the move!
pennit2025,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My husband and I thought the tour was great! It was informative and easy to use. We stopped at a couple of the suggested pull-outs along the way that we would not have known about otherwise. We also saw a moose in the wild and that was really cool!
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