USA · AUDIO TOURS
Good audio tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review the Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, with Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, audio guides, routes, prices, and practical tips.
“Drivers are nice, very friendly and familiar with routes. But omg summer time in LA is super crazy hot!!! And there are NO AC in the bus, that’s only thing you have to concern with this bus service”
Review of LA’s hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, downtown, and studio stops with practical tips.
“On Saturday, July 26, there were bus problems. One bus on purple route 2 was out of service making it impossible to jump on and off at will. Leaving you stranded i. Areas for at least 2 hours at a time. Then the red line bus was running late by at least 20 minutes so when we did schedule to hop from red to purple, we missed the 1:10 switch time at stop 1. We were told we could wait till the 3 pm purple but that would not allow us time to hop off and would just be riding the loop for 2 hours. Stop 1 personnel failed to…”
Explore Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museum with an audio guide and ghost-hunting app, featuring interactive displays, wax figures, and grim history.
“Super interesting facts brought to you in a wonderfully interactive way. Loved the visual displays with the interactive audio and signs.”
Explore Gettysburg’s battlefield by car with GPS-triggered stories, 60-plus stops, offline maps, and lifetime access for $16.99 per group.
“The tour was a very eye opening experience. So much to see and learn. Disappointed with the audio tour. As it did not do what it was supposed to and I kept having to restart the audio. Finally gave up on it and just drove the tour using the markers.”
Explore Joshua Tree by car with GPS-triggered stories, offline maps, a Hidden Valley bonus, and year-round access for $16.99 per group.
“Great option for families. We rented a Jeep and took the top off so we could get the full experience. It kept the kids engaged and we learned a lot.”
Explore Alcatraz by official ferry with cellhouse audio, island stories, bay views, and an optional nighttime visit.
“such a fantastic trip. well worth the journey over and the narration around the prison was so interesting.”
Review of Acadia’s $16.99 self-guided audio drive, with Cadillac Mountain, Park Loop Road, offline maps, tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“Clear narration. The narrator offers excellent information along the route. The app is Easy to use, and it Adds much to your travel adventures”
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