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Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Activity provider:Action Tour Guide
Other experience

Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Activity provider:Action Tour Guide

From US$ 14.99 per person

Discover the breathtaking 17-Mile Drive with the help of an auto-playing live audioguide with built-in GPS navigation.

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Valid 365 days
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Audio guide included
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the 17-Mile Drive, one of the most famous scenic drives in the world
  • From the trademark Lone Cypress Tree to the Restless Sea
  • Cruise along the coast and get a glimpse of luxury mansions
  • Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and browse the ritzy boutiques
  • Get access to a live GPS route and auto-playing narration for a complete hands-free and fully-guided driving experience
Full description

Experience one of the most famous scenic drives in the world with a live GPS route and auto-playing narration for a complete hands-free and fully guided driving experience along the 17-Mile Drive. Simply download the app and drive hands-free like Google maps. On approaching an attraction, it’s photo pops up and you will hear its audio story, just like having a local guide sitting with you. The tour is developed by local tour guides, curated by creative writers, narrated by professional voice artists and put together using an award-winning platform. At Point Joe, stop and listen to the audio guide to learn about the European explorers that first came to this part of the coast. Later, drive past Bird Rock, where you can see Brandt's cormorants, pelicans, and California sea lions sharing the rock. At your next stop, get to see the harbor seals at Fanshell Overlook and learn about their pupping season from your guide. As you continue your drive, learn about the history of the 5000-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees and listen to the intriguing story of a 250-year-old Lone Cypress that isn't entirely alone. Finally, stop at the Lodge at Pebble Beach and rest at one of the public areas or putter around in one of the many charming shops in the area. 

Includes
  • A link to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password for your tour(s).
  • An audio guide, location-aware map, and storyteller — all in one mobile app tour.
  • Our mission: To explore the world and its many stories. Join us!
  • Excellent value: Buy only one tour per car. Don’t hassle with “per person” bus tickets.
  • Ease of use: Stories auto-play based on your location so you don’t have to do anything once you’ve started.
  • Offline map: Works without a cell signal or wifi once downloaded.
  • Hidden gems: Visit often-missed spots and enrich your experience with little-known history.
  • Flexibility: Explore at your own pace with no fixed schedule. Take a break, a hike, whatever, and pick up where you left off!
  • No expiration date: Your tour is valid for life. Listen whenever, wherever, and however often you want.
  • All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
  • Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
  • National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservation.

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at Carmel Way, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app). Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at Carmel Way, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

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Important information

What to bring

  • Charged Smartphone
  • Your own vehicle
  • Downloaded app
  • Power bank

Know before you go

  • This tour is a self-guided mobile app tour with a map, audio stories, and images.
  • Access the tour on the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app).
  • Use the unique password received after booking to download & preview your specific tours before you arrive.
  • Start at the Starting Point. Follow the tour route. All audio stories play automatically based on your location.
  • Flexible schedule: Use it on any day and at any time, or over multiple days. No need to rebook if your travel plans change.
  • Lifetime access: Use it on your next trip here! This tour never expires.
  • Driving tours: Use one tour per car and connect to the car speakers.
  • Get support by calling, chatting, or emailing - all day long.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 9 reviews

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This was great. It gave us great information and history on the stops. As we moved to a different stop the audio would automatically continue.

April 14, 2023

Nicely told. Good information. Nice details. Voice is pleasant to listen to.

August 17, 2022

July 27, 2022

Product ID: 364735