# Yosemite GyPSy Guide Tour — Driving tour & audio narration > Automated audio driving tour for Yosemite National Park with offline GPS functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by Gypsy Guide GPS LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosemite-gypsy-guide-tour/id1140293813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gypsy Guide GPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802851366) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: $19.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 151 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 169 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-01-22 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosemite-gypsy-guide-tour/id1140293813/reviews.md ## What is Yosemite GyPSy Guide Tour? Plays commentary automatically as you drive so you don't miss any of the best places to visit, plus stories, tips and directions. GyPSy Guide’s narrated driving tour for Yosemite National Park is an excellent way to enjoy all the benefits of a guided tour while you explore at your own pace. There are 200+ audio points that play automatically along the scenic drive, featuring the best things to see and do, complete with stories, tips and driving directions. As you drive, your professional tour guide shares advice on how to prioritize your time at recommended “not to be missed” viewpoints, suggested side-trips and places of interest. Tours work offline using free GPS signal and location services, so no data roaming, network, or Wi-Fi is required while touring. Visit www.gypsyguide.com for route maps, sample commentary and tips and advice. WHAT TO EXPECT: Yosemite just might be the iconic US National Park. A land of giants, massive granite cliffs and domes providing the setting for dramatic waterfalls to tumble thousands of feet over. While in Yosemite Valley, with stops at Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls we’ll show where to spot for rock climbers on the sheer granite El Capitan. Considered mecca for climbers from all over the world, you’ll hear about their feats, while new records may be set for you to see. As we climb to the spectacular Glacier Point for views down into the valley, you’ll learn how important Presidential visits shaped the future for National Parks and hear how the legendary Buffalo Soldiers became guardians of the National Park. Travel to a hidden corner of Yosemite National Park, the Hetch Hetchy Valley and feel rather insignificant as you stand under the towering Giant Sequoias in Mariposa Grove. The tour officially starts and ends close to each entrance of the Park; Big Oak Flat, El Portal, Fish Camp Wawona or Lee Vining Tioga Pass entrances. Or you can join and pick up the commentary anywhere along the route. Narration will automatically trigger at the next commentary point. WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Highlights along the tour route include • Mariposa Grove • Bridalveil Falls • El Capitan • Yosemite Valley • Glacier Point • Hetch Hetchy • Tioga Pass • Yosemite Falls • Half & Sentinel Domes • Wawona Covered Bridge • Olmsted Point • Tuolumne Grove Don't miss out on the best stops and stories. Enhance your Yosemite National Park experience with our audio driving tours. CHARGING: ++ Continued use of GPS/Location Services in the background increases battery usage. We strongly recommend taking a cigarette style (DC outlet) car charge to keep your phone charged, and avoid charging through the USB port. AUDIO: Listen directly from your phone or connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth. Avoid using a direct connection to the USB port of a rental vehicle as this can cause audio issues. The audio can play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, please note that the map will display only on your phone. IPADS: ** iPad models must include a GPS chip. Please note only the iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models of iPad contain a GPS chip. Wi-Fi-only iPad models have limited location service capabilities and are unable to play commentary automatically. DOWNLOADING: The apps are larger in size in order to work offline. You must download the app ahead of time over Wi-Fi (recommended) or cellular data. Once downloaded, you can tour offline without cell service. ABOUT US: GyPSy Guide™ produces award-winning narrated audio tours along scenic drives and road trips around the world. Our tours are enjoyed by travelers who prefer to set their own pace and itinerary on vacation, but enjoy a fun, informative and educational guided experience while driving themselves. Our goal is to provide a great introduction to the region and inspire you to learn more and return. None of our apps include paid advertising or placements for benefit. ## Key features - Automated audio commentary - Offline GPS functionality - 200+ audio points - Driving directions - Tips and stories - Works with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto ## Chart rankings - #172 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store) ## What do users think of Yosemite GyPSy Guide Tour? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🗺️ Excellent navigation and guidance - 📚 Highly informative and educational - 🗣️ Engaging and friendly narrator - 💡 Discover hidden scenic locations - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive - 💰 Great value for money - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and entertaining - 🚫 Works offline without GPS/cell service - 🚗 Enhances driving experience - 💯 Exceeds expectations - ✨ Makes trips more enjoyable - 📍 Helpful with parking and turns - 🗣️ Entertaining stories and anecdotes - 🤩 Personalized tour guide experience - 🚀 Seamless GPS triggering - 🧐 Provides historical and geological insights - 👍 Prioritizes must-do stops - 😊 Personable and humorous narrator - 🌟 Highly recommended - 💡 Great for first-time visitors - 🚗 Helps navigate traffic - 💯 Worth the cost - 👍 Makes trips unforgettable - 🗺️ Guides through complex routes **Cons** - ⚠️ Outdated entrance requirement information - 🗣️ Occasional self-promotion by narrator **Commonly reported bugs** - No audio playback **Most requested features** - More historical information - More information on rare plants and animals - Bundle for all US national parks - App updates for current information ## Recent user reviews (10 of 47) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosemite-gypsy-guide-tour/id1140293813/reviews.md ### 5/5 — AMAZING!! *2021-05-24* This app brought me to the most breathtaking scenic locations in Yosemite that were not described, or even mentioned, in my guide book! (Two are Taft Point/The Fissures and Washburn Point, both on the road to Glacier Point.) The narration is educational, and delivered in a friendly, congenial manner. Feels like he’s a friend traveling with me who is chock full of knowledge. As other reviewers have said, the app works flawlessly, even in areas where there is no GPS or cell phone reception. I am so grateful for this app. I have already purchased it for my next national Park trips. ### 5/5 — Must-have for your trip *2021-05-23, version 3.5.1* This app was helpful to know which lanes to be in to maximize seeing attractions in the park. We loved the stories peppered in along the way. So glad we discovered this app before the trip! ### 5/5 — Best Tour Guide *2021-05-10, version 3.0.1* Simple to use! !!! Guided us through Yosemite with ease! Very informative! ### 5/5 — Great alternative to a real tour guide *2021-01-09, version 3.0.1* Excellent value for the money. We were going to take a bus tour, but they were closed. Our hotel suggested this and we were very happy we tried it. ### 5/5 — The whole family loved the Gypsy! *2020-07-30* We were so glad we downloaded this and had Mr. Gypsy take us around Yosemite and tell us stories along the way. My 7 and 10 year old loved it, and even my hard to please hubby. I experienced the best Yosemite had to offer and learned so much, while also being entertained. I will not do another trip without this app! **Developer response:** Glad you enjoyed your tour! A NEW GyPSy Guide app is now released in the App Store so you can keep and purchase all of your tours in one place. Free to download and contains instructions to transfer your old tours, like this one, to the new app. This is the link here on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gypsy-guide/id1460032075 Please help other road trippers by copying your review over to share in the new app too. Happy Travels! ### 5/5 — Great application *2020-07-18, version 3.0.1* Must have that application when you going to National Park for first time, please make one for sequoia and kings Canyon NP, with out guide is shutting in dark. ### 5/5 — Fabulous app! *2020-06-16* We have purchased this for seven different parks and it is awesome! Bryce & Zion, Yellowstone & Grand Tetons, Rocky Mtn, and Yosemite National Parks. The narrator is fabulous! He alerts you along the way with must-do stops and prioritizes others. In between, he gives short anecdotes about the geology or history of the area. His voice is energetic without being childish and the stories he tells are interesting. Every time we go to a national park, I look in the App Store for the GyPSy Guide for the area...it does not disappoint!! **Developer response:** Glad you enjoyed your tour! A NEW GyPSy Guide app is now released in the App Store so you can keep and purchase all of your tours in one place. Free to download and contains instructions to transfer your old tours, like this one, to the new app. This is the link here on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gypsy-guide/id1460032075 Please help other road trippers by copying your review over to share in the new app too. Happy Travels! ### 5/5 — Got my kids off their social media *2019-11-02* Loved this app. Will look for it on all my future trips. Had it playing in car and every time it came on my boys got off their phones and shushed everyone so they could hear the interesting commentary. Very helpful info for Yosemite trails. **Developer response:** Glad you enjoyed your tour! A NEW GyPSy Guide app is now released in the App Store so you can keep and purchase all of your tours in one place. Free to download and contains instructions to transfer your old tours, like this one, to the new app. This is the link here on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gypsy-guide/id1460032075 Please help other road trippers by copying your review over to share in the new app too. Happy Travels! ### 5/5 — Must have app *2019-10-26, version 3.0.1* We have used Gypsy Guide in other parks before Yosemite. Didn’t disappoint. This guide is easy to use, has so much info!! It stayed with us no matter where we were in the park and allows visitors to really enjoy Yosemite without worries of missing something or getting lost. INVALUABLE! ### 5/5 — Ended up having a friend in the car *2019-09-19* Researching, I ran across the Gypsy Guide for Yosemite National Park. For $5+ what’s to loose. We were so pleased at the points he pointed out that we would have missed. Also he helps navigate at turns and major routes. After Yosemite we went to the hotel and downloaded the Big Sur tour, just as informative plus 7 have to ding dongs, so you don’t miss out. This tour was $9+, but worth it. Highly recommend this app **Developer response:** Glad you enjoyed your tour! A NEW GyPSy Guide app is now released in the App Store so you can keep and purchase all of your tours in one place. Free to download and contains instructions to transfer your old tours, like this one, to the new app. This is the link here on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gypsy-guide/id1460032075 Please help other road trippers by copying your review over to share in the new app too. Happy Travels! ## Frequently asked questions about Yosemite GyPSy Guide Tour ### What does the Yosemite GyPSy Guide Tour app do? This app provides an automated audio driving tour for Yosemite National Park. It plays commentary automatically as you drive, highlighting points of interest, sharing stories, and offering tips and directions. The goal is to enhance your exploration of the park at your own pace. ### How does the audio tour work? The tour uses your phone's GPS to trigger over 200 audio points as you drive along the scenic routes. Professional tour guides share advice on must-see viewpoints, suggested side-trips, and places of interest, making it feel like a guided tour. ### Does the app require an internet connection? No, the tours work offline using a free GPS signal and location services. This means you do not need data roaming, network, or Wi-Fi while touring Yosemite, making it ideal for areas with limited connectivity. ### What are the key highlights covered in the tour? The tour covers major highlights such as Mariposa Grove, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, Hetch Hetchy, Tioga Pass, Yosemite Falls, and more. It aims to ensure you don't miss the best stops and stories the park has to offer. ### How can I listen to the audio and what about battery usage? You can listen directly from your phone or connect to your car stereo via Bluetooth or Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Continued use of GPS can increase battery usage, so it's strongly recommended to use a car charger. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.7.2 — 2025-06-16 New content additions. Bug fixes. ### 3.5.2 — 2021-06-01 Changes on this version make it easier to upgrade to the All NEW GyPSy Guide app. ### 3.5.1 — 2021-05-14 Changes on this version make it easier to upgrade to the All NEW GyPSy Guide app. ### 3.0.1 — 2019-09-13 We are constantly making improvements, both large and small, so you have an even better sightseeing experience for your road trip adventures. Major updates we've made for this and previous versions include: * Modifications made for iOS13 release * Tour keeps delivering audio narration even when in background mode, Eg while you listen to music. * Easy-to-follow tour route line added * Content updates ### 2.8.1 — 2019-08-09 We’re constantly making updates and improvements to our app in order to provide the best experience possible for your sightseeing adventures. 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