USA · AUDIO TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 audio tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Explore Los Angeles on open-top double-decker buses across Hollywood, Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, and a Universal Studios shuttle. Use the 1, 2, or 3-day pass at your pace, with audio in nine languages, live bus tracking, and no attraction admission included.
“We were a ke to manage 4 lines tour in 2 days and saw a maximum from LA as we could.”
See Los Angeles from an open-air double-decker bus on Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and downtown routes. Use the audio guide, free earbuds, Wi-Fi, and app tracking to plan your stops. A 1, 2, or 3-day pass gives you flexible sightseeing, but traffic and long waits can affect the day.
“It covers all important land marks of Hollywood. However bus frequency is low and closed too early at 4 30pm”
Step into Chicago’s 6,000-square-foot Medieval Torture Museum for about 90 minutes of wax scenes, torture devices, execution tools, and interactive displays. Your ticket includes a self-guided audio tour and ghost-hunting app. The dim, graphic setting suits adults, history fans, and horror lovers.
“It was a great experience. The items are mainly able to be used for photos. Staff was friendly. The bathroom signs are on the ceilings FYI 😆”
Drive Gettysburg’s 19-mile Auto Tour with an English-language narrator guiding you through more than 60 stories, from McPherson’s Ridge to the National Cemetery. The Action Tour Guide app works offline and lets your group of up to four stop, pause, and revisit the route at your own pace.
“Had some trouble at the start but were able to restart tour. Once in sync, rest of tour went smoothly.”
Drive Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with the Action’s Tour Guide app. GPS-triggered narration covers more than 66 miles and 60-plus stories, from Samuelson’s Rock and Skull Rock to old mines, climbing areas, stargazing sites, and a bonus Hidden Valley Nature Trail tour.
“Not really good, it was confusing. Didn't realize i had to download an additional app. Had to call and all breast were busy. Im in the park at this time”
Take the official ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz, then explore the prison, gardens, ruins, protest sites, and bay views at your own pace. Your ticket includes the official Cellhouse audio tour plus a companion guide for the ferry ride and island. Choose the night option for ranger introductions and limited evening access.
“such a fantastic trip. well worth the journey over and the narration around the prison was so interesting.”
Drive Acadia National Park at your own pace with an English GPS audio tour from Hulls Cove through Park Loop Road to Cadillac Mountain. The Action Tour Guide app supplies 36+ stories, offline maps, and optional walking content for one car of up to four people. Park entry and summit reservations cost extra.
“Definitely a great way to learn and experience the park and have an immersive experience and be present in the moment. The learn more button on each wayside point is a great feature. This is going to require a bit of tech savvy and some trial and error but once you get going it’s a seamless experience. Definitely follow the pre tour email instructions! Also don’t use an iPad. You must use a fully GPS enabled device. Well worth the money.”
Drive 65-plus miles around Lake Tahoe with Action’s GPS-triggered audio tour. You’ll hear more than 70 stories about the Washoe people, resorts, celebrities, and local history while stopping at Emerald Bay, Sand Harbor, Kings Beach, and other sights. The app works offline and one purchase covers up to four people in a car.
“Fun time and easy to go at your own pace. Lots of good history and information. beautiful scenery all around the lake”
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