Private Tour
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.
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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
198meryld,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The audio was excellent. All four of us found it to be very informative and very well presented. The history, details on the topography and plant life were interesting. It was perfectly in tune to all the upcoming sites and pull-off areas. I highly recommend this tour if you're driving up Mt. Lemmon. It took us about 3 hours at our leisurely pace.



Melody S,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was a great drive with very good information. Enjoyed hearing the history and the science behind the miuntains
edspillane,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The audio tour was just perfect for our drive. Worked perfectly and the information was tremendous. I will listen again next time I drive up mt lemmon



CJ D,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
Nice and easy to follow as long as you mind the speed and don't get ahead of the narration. Very pretty drive.
B3059GBannemariep,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The audio was very easy to download and use. The guide was very informative and you learned about the next stop on the route as you drove. Everything worked seamlessly.
Theresa M,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
Set up and practice using before you go and it was really accurate with timing. You don’t have to start and stop it as you are riding and stopping for photo ops.!
S6656WYrebeccaw,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The audio quality and ease of use are very good. The content is interesting too. The only upgrade to the experience I would suggest is to have the audio on the return trip, highlighting other areas of interest not mentioned on the trip up the mountain.
Angela G,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
What a fantastic way to visit Mt Lemon! The scenery comes to life with facts about the ecology and history of Mt Lemon. Highly highly recommend - the whole family is already looking for similar Viator tours for areas near our home in San Francisco! Best $20 you’ll spend:)
Kimberly C,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Well done; spacing was perfect; great info; voice was pleasant and interesting. We have done a few. This one was super
Sightsee709576,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent guide. The sync points are exactly at the right location to make a decision to stop or pass on a site. Pleasing voice, perfect narration. It's educational and made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommended.







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