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.
- 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
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-259648P7
Reviews
Average 3.90 out of 5 stars based on 10 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific...
$30
Looking for something different and exciting to do? Ride over the Golden Gate Bridge in a shiny red fire engine! San Francisco's fun and only,...
$69
Ready for a day of iconic sights, towering trees, and coastal charm? Hop aboard our comfy transportation for a small-group adventure through San Francisco’s coolest...
$79
Cross the Golden Gate to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Tiburon on this 4-hour customizable tour with your own private guide. See why visitors from around the globe come...
$453
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
See San Francisco’s top sights the easy way with Big Bus Tours. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 17 hop-on hop-off locations spanning...
$56
Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape. As the sun sets, the city comes to...
$58
One hour scenic voyage - Ferry between Pier 43.5 and Fisherman’s Wharf while transiting along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and...
$39
Definitely one for the food lovers, the Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour is a glimpse into the blend of culture and cuisine of...
$86
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- 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.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
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
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
