USA · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 5 self-guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Review of Fort Sumter’s ferry tour from Charleston, with harbor views, Civil War history, practical tips, accessibility notes, and value advice.
“Great ferry ride. Wonderfully i formative Park Rangers. They were great at answering the numerous questions. Flag ceremony was really nice. Perfect weather”
Explore Alcatraz by ferry with a self-guided audio tour, prison cells, escape stories, and sweeping San Francisco Bay views.
“Superb attraction. A live parks department guide first gave us an historic perspective of the island and the facility - she was full of facts and enthusiasm. The prison itself - the cells, the common areas - was exhibited with great authenticity - and was richly described by a super audio tour. The book store was great too. Highly recommended, not to be missed. The only fly in the ointment were the flies - if you know you know.”
Review of the Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, covering four routes, 40+ stops, ticket value, audio guide, timing, and practical tips.
“Their choice of tours offers LA to all tastes. I rode the Red Route, which gave me a range of my interests, notably La Brea Tar Pits. As I rounded a corner the bus was pulling away from the pickup poin, but pulled in for me when I waved.”
Explore Gettysburg’s 19-mile battlefield route with 60+ audio stories, flexible stops, offline maps, and lifetime access for one car.
“It’s good to hear the stories and explanations of what you are seeing. Practice before starting was helpful.”
Review of the Joshua Tree self-guided audio tour, with route details, app tips, pricing, highlights, drawbacks, and advice for a smooth park visit.
“Interesting, informative stories, easy to use. Very complete.. Liked that it tells you approximately how long different hikes might take, good for planning outings.”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
