About the Yellowstone Old Faithful Tour
Witness the power of Old Faithful and explore the surrounding geyser basin with this self-guided walking tour! As one of the most densely-packed geyser regions in the park, there’s no shortage of explosive wonders on display here. Watch huge geysers like Old Faithful, Castle Geyser, and Grand Geyser erupt. Stroll past smaller, bubbling pools. Find out how geysers form, how they work, and uncover the hidden systems underlying the whole basin. This walking tour makes for the perfect addition to any Yellowstone visit!
About the Tour
your tour begins at Old Faithful herself, Yellowstone’s most famous geyser. From here, you’ll walk around this iconic geyser, hear more about it, and find out how geysers actually work.
From there, continue to the Upper Geyser Basin, home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of geysers. Explore this geothermal area that hosts a multitude of hot springs, geysers, and prismatic pools, witnessing eruptions large and small as you walk.
At each notable geyser or spring, you’ll learn more about its history, how it functions, and how an interconnected system beneath the ground affects all of it. You’ll see crowd favorites like the Lion Geysers and the Beehive Geyser before strolling down to some of the park’s biggest geysers, like Grand Geyser, which produces larger eruptions than Old Faithful!
You’ll also see stunning hot springs and pools like the colorful Chromatic Pool and cross the perpetually-steaming Firehole River. As you circle back, you’ll also visit the gargantuan Castle Geyser, a can’t-miss landmark!
Finally, your tour will return to Old Faithful, where the journey concludes.
Combine this with the Yellowstone Driving Tour and get the most out of your trip to America’s first national park!
Where to start?
Start your Old Faithful tour from the Old Faithful Visitor and Education Center: View Avenue, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
How does it work?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
What You'll See
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Welcome: South Entrance (Jackson)
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Animals & Geysers
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Bribery, Corruption, and Poaching
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The Origin of the Name
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Grant Village & Visitor Center
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West Thumb
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William Trumbull
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Writing About Geysers
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Clark’s Nutcracker Bird
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Birds of Yellowstone
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Shoshone Lake & DeLacy Creek Trail
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Kepler Cascade
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Bighorn Sheep
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Toxic Fumes
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Clogging Yellowstone
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Invisible, Revolutionary Bacteria
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Old Faithful
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Nearby Geysers
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Beehive
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Grand Geyser
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Castle Geyser
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Morning Glory
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Fairy Falls & Grand Prismatic
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New Zealand Mud Snai
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Firehole River
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Grand Prismatic Parking Lot
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Fountain Paint Pot
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What’s That Smell?
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Alice’s Adventures in Yellowstone
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Electric Peak
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Sheepeater Cliffs
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Swan Lake Flats
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Bunsen Peak
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Hoodoos
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Mammoth Hot Springs
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The Town of Mammoth
Preview The Tour
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
- App on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide App and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- At your own pace: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace.
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated videos, text, and hidden gems.
Exclusions:
- Transportation, parking fees, food, and drinks.
- Entry tickets or reservations to any attractions along the route.
- Car Rental: Please arrange a rental car at the closest airport or train station.
