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Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay

By Action Tour Guide
7.8 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$471 per traveler
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Features
Overview
  • Take a drive like no other along this jaw-dropping coast
  • Greet elephant seals at San Simeon
  • Cruise atop dramatic bluffs with stunning views of the ocean
  • Visit fairytale cottages and a phenomenal beach at Carmel
  • Check out the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach
Activity location
  • Big Sur
    • California 1
    • Morro Bay, California, United States of America
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Morro Bay
    • California 1
    • Morro Bay, California, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Big Sur Tour: Self-Guided Drive
  • Activity duration is 365 days365d
    365d
  • English

Enhance your driving adventure to the Big Sur with our self-guided tour. Purchase one tour per car and enjoy commentary along the way.

NOTE: This 125 mile-long tour covers the essentials of Bar Harbor in 2 to 3 hours.

Want to check out the California Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle? Choose Option 2.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Price details
NT$471 x 1 TravelerNT$471
Total
Price is NT$471
Central California Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle
  • Activity duration is 365 days365d
    365d
  • English

Discover Central California with our Travel Bundle! This package includes self-guided driving and walking tours of Pacific Coast Highway, 17 Mile Drive, Big Sur, Yosemite Valley Floor, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, and San Luis Obispo (Bonus). New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Language options: English
Price details
NT$943 x 1 TravelerNT$943
Total
Price is NT$943
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

What you can expect

Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! As you drive, learn about the fairytale cottages of Carmel, the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach, and the enormous elephant seals at San Simeon. Drive over Bixby Bridge, marvel at McWay Falls, and enjoy the rugged coastline along the Pacific Coast Highway / Route 1. Big Sur is the most scenic segment of the Pacific Coast Highway (a must-do roadtrip), which you can start in either Monterey or San Luis Obispo.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along of Big Sur:

  • 17-Mile Drive
  • Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove
  • The House of Hansel & Gretel
  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
  • Pacific Coast Highway
  • Garrapata State Park
  • Bixby Bridge
  • Point Sur State Historic Park
  • Andrew Molera State Park
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
  • Pfeiffer Beach
  • Grimes Point Scenic Overlook
  • Seal Beach
  • Partington Cove
  • McWay Falls
  • Big Creek Bridge
  • Limekiln State Park,
  • Jade Cove
  • Ragged Point
  • Piedras Blancas Light Station
  • 750 Hearst Castle Road
  • Moonstone Beach
  • Nitt Witt Ridge
  • Cayucos Pier
  • Morro Rock

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Big Sur
    • California 1
    • Morro Bay, California, United States of America
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Morro Bay
    • California 1
    • Morro Bay, California, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Monterey County
    • California 1
    • Monterey, California, United States of America