5 Self-Guided Tours in the USA Worth Booking

1.Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,343 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Review Fort Sumter’s ferry ride, Civil War history, ranger talk, timing, accessibility, and value before booking this Charleston tour.

“This was a great experience. I literally purchased the tickets on the way and we got on/off the ferry with zero complaints. There was a volunteer with the parks who was very knowledgeable on the history of Fort Sumter and the surrounding areas and gave lessons to and from the fort. The park rangers were very nice as well. We even got to help fold the flag at the fort. Would highly recommend this experience. My kids also were able to fill out a booklet and became junior rangers, sworn in and all. Super fun!”

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2.Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,460 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Visit Alcatraz by ferry, explore its prison blocks with a self-guided audio app, and enjoy Bay views, flexible island time, and practical tips.

“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.”

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3.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 2,030 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $51

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”

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4.Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 910 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

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.”

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5.Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

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.”

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