San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace
Overview
Explore all that San Francisco has to offer, from the twists and turns of Lombard Street, through the bustling streets of Chinatown, and to the top of Telegraph Hill! This comprehensive self-guided audio tour of San Francisco covers everything from the Painted Ladies to the Golden Gate Bridge. This self-guided driving tour allows you to explore San Francisco with maximum flexibility and value.
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.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
Alamo Square Park
Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Golden Gate Bridge
California, USA
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Painted Ladies (pass by)
San Francisco City Hall (pass by)
Lombard Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Telegraph Hill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coit Tower (pass by)
International Hotel (pass by)
Transamerica Pyramid (pass by)
Magical Ice Cream (pass by)
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory (pass by)
Cable Car Hotel (pass by)
Dragon's Gate (pass by)
The Embarcadero (pass by)
Ferry Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Union Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman’s Wharf
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crissy Field (pass by)
Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center (pass by)
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (pass by)
Uber Headquarters (pass by)
Golden Gate View Point (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- 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.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-259648P7
Reviews
Average 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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