Yoshi Tour (2021)

The Yoshi Tour was the fortieth tour of Mario Kart Tour, which began on March 24, 2021 and ended on April 6, 2021. It was the third tour to share its name with a previous tour, the seventh tour to be named directly after a character, and the first tour to have both of these traits. Like the Yoshi Tour in 2020, this tour was set around. Blue Yoshi, White Yoshi, and Birdo (Black) were added as new drivers in this tour, while Yoshi (Egg Hunt) returned as one of the spotlight drivers in the first week. The tour also introduced a new bonus challenge, Snap a Photo. The Lakitu referee wore a spring-themed outfit during this tour. This tour's Coin Rush course was N64 Royal Raceway, which was reused from the Peach Tour. The menu's background featured the lighthouse from Yoshi Circuit as the landmark of this tour.

This was the first tour since the Mario vs. Luigi Tour to not introduce a new course to the game, though this tour introduced the R/T variants of N64 Royal Raceway and SNES Donut Plains 2.

Special pipe

 * Names in other languages

Signature kart sets
Drivers with a corresponding cup were bumped one rank up in every course of their cup.

Rewards
Gold cells indicate rewards that are exclusive to Gold Pass members.

1.5 Year Anniv. Log-In Bonus
To commemorate the 1.5-year anniversary since the official global launch of Mario Kart Tour, a 14-day "1.5 Year Anniv. Log-In Bonus" served as the log-in bonus of this tour.

All-Clear Pipe
The All-Clear Pipe randomly shot out one of the following regular High-End items.

Token Shop
The limited-time event where event tokens appeared began on March 24, 2021 and ended on April 6, 2021. Event tokens could be earned from landing banana hits.

Tier Shop
The shop featured a variety of set and randomized items available for purchase. The item slots in the shop are unlocked based on the highest tier of players. This was the first tour to feature the tour's namesake character in both the Tier Shop and Token Shop.

Profiles

 * Mario Kart Tour Twitter
 * "It's almost been 1.5 years since blue was released. Thank you for playing! Starting in the Mario Tour, multiple events will be held through three consecutive tours! You can expect challenges that span across tours, and even a new course! We hope you look forward to it!"
 * "The Mario Tour is wrapping up in blue. Next up is the Yoshi Tour! There are new things coming like a driver being a part of the rewards for placing in the upper ranks. We hope you look forward to it!"
 * "These Yoshis have gathered just in time for spring. It's time for the Yoshi Tour in blue! Our trusted host Lakitu has changed into his spring attire too!"

Trivia

 * This was the first tour to lack a Smash Small Dry Bones bonus challenge.