Savannah to Charleston Round Trip Self Guided Audio Tour
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Savannah, USA
2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Savannah and Charleston are two of the most historic destinations in the American south, and the road connecting the two cities holds just as much history. This self-guided driving tour dives into the history and scenery of that route. Visit the haunting Old Sheldon Church Ruins, snap photos of the Angel Oak Tree, go birdwatching in the ACE Basin Wildlife Preserve, uncover stories of the Underground Railroad, see historic Drayton Hall, and so much more.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting Location
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
For any nature lovers in the car, the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is a must-see. It's a wonderful spot for enjoying unobstructed views of the Lowcountry.Note: The tour is over 100+ Miles long per tour, with more than 100+ audio stories per tour, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hardeeville
Thanks to its proximity to Hilton Head Island and Savannah, the town's population has more than doubled in the last decade.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Helena Island
Indigenous Cusabo tribes occupied the Sea Islands for thousands of years before the first European colonists arrived in the 1500s.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
Old Sheldon Church has been through a lot. Not only did it see two wars -- the Revolutionary War and the Civil War -- but it has also been burned to the ground. Scholars are still trying to determine whether the building has seen flames more than once.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Combahee River
The Harriet Tubman Bridge and Combahee River Ferry are part of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park, a newly created national historic park that preserves sites important during the Reconstruction era, the period following the Civil War when the southern states were forced to end chattel slavery.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Walterboro
Walterboro is known for its signature red rocking chairs and front porches. The town was founded as a summer retreat for plantation owners. Back in the 1800s, plantations along the coasts were breeding grounds for malaria, so owners escaped to higher-elevation areas like Walterboro during the summer months that were less troubled by mosquitoes. Malaria was officially eradicated in the US by 1951, so there is no need to worry today; regardless, Walterboro is still popular with visitors today thanks to its small-town charm and front porch culture.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge
The ACE Basin is known for its tremendous wildlife diversity. Nearly 300 different species of birds have been spotted on the ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge so it's a bit of a bird lover's paradise. The refuge lies along the Atlantic Flyway -- a major flyway for migrating birds that starts in Greenland and travels along the Atlantic Coast to the Caribbean and South American countries.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jacksonboro
South Carolina. During the Revolutionary War, Jacksonboro temporarily became the capital of South Carolina. That's because the British controlled Charleston, South Carolina's first capital, from 1780 until 1782.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pon Pon Chapel of Ease
There is one sight I recommend stopping for, though, and that's the ruins of the Pon Pon Chapel. Built around 1754, the Pon Pon Chapel was constructed along a busy stagecoach route that led from Charleston to Savannah. Locals sometimes refer to it as the Burnt Church since it burned in the early 1800s and was rebuilt. It was used for about a decade after that, then abandoned and left to ruin.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Angel Oak Tree (Pass By)
The Angel Oak Tree stands 65 feet tall and provides a shaded area of several thousand square feet. Some of the massive oaks branches sit on the ground and smaller trees have begun growing out of the tree's branches.
Drayton Hall (Pass By)
Today many visitors want to know where enslaved people lived at Drayton Hall. Surprisingly, the staff at Drayton Hall didn't always know. Thanks to the Bowens family, descendants of those who had been enslaved on the property, more clues exist through the oral histories they've shared. It was discovered that some people who worked inside the house lived in the cellar. George, a butler, Affy, who was thought to be a nanny, and Dumplin, a cook, resided in the home.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site (Pass By)
Now a South Carolina State Park, Charles Towne Landing has a live oak alley, gardens, and a mini-zoo with bears, otters, bison, and other wildlife that ran amok when the first settlers arrived. There's also a replica of a 17th-century vessel, bike rentals, and interpretive programming that can include cannon firings. The park is open daily, except on major holidays.
Ashley River Road National Scenic Byway
All you have to do is keep driving on Ashley River road for the next 10 minutes or so and just like before, I'll give us directions to the highway. We'll be taking a slightly different route than the way we came in, so just make sure to follow my cues to head back to our main tour route.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coburg Cow
I want to point out a favorite point of interest among locals. Just ahead, we'll see a Coburg sign with a cow named Bessie and her calf. Once the marker for a dairy farm, Bessie, known as the Coburg cow, has been here for over 60 years.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Charleston
South Carolina's biggest city, let me share a bit about its historical importance. As a port city, it played a major role in the slave trade -- nearly half of the people enslaved in America entered here. So, it's only fitting that Charleston also heard the first shots of the Civil War.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Savannah to Charleston Round Trip Self Guided Audio Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-259177P25
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Savannah customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Savannah to Charleston Round Trip Self Guided Audio Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!.
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!.
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!.
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!.
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone.
The following is NOT included:
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Savannah to Charleston Round Trip Self Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Savannah to Charleston Round Trip Self Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Savannah. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
