Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Savannah to Charleston
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Savannah, USA
8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
Overview
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving audio tour of Savannah and Charleston and explore scenic marshlands, historic estates, and coastal beauty. Visit iconic sites like ACE Basin, Angel Oak Tree, Charles Towne Landing, Drayton Hall, Old Sheldon Church Ruins, and Savannah National Wildlife Refuge.
Along the way, enjoy stories of the region’s rich history, culture, and wildlife, all while driving at your own pace.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
What's Included
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 200+ Points
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Location
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
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ACE Basin
At the heart of one of the East Coast’s largest undeveloped estuaries, the ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge protects sweeping marshes, tidal creeks, and quiet hardwood forests. This is one of the best places in the Lowcountry to spot herons, egrets, bald eagles, and even the occasional alligator along the water’s edge. Boardwalks and scenic overlooks make wildlife viewing easy, while old rice fields and historic structures hint at centuries of human history layered into the landscape. It’s a peaceful, nature-rich stop that rewards slow exploration.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Angel Oak Tree
Standing over 65 feet tall with branches stretching in every direction, the Angel Oak Tree is one of the Lowcountry’s most unforgettable natural landmarks. Estimated to be 300-400 years old, this remarkable tree creates a sweeping canopy of shade and an atmosphere that feels calm, timeless, and awe-inspiring. Visitors come to admire its immense limbs, unique shape, and the quiet beauty of the setting. It’s an iconic stop that offers both a memorable photo opportunity and a chance to experience one of the South’s great natural treasures.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Step into the place where English settlers first established the Carolina colony in 1670. As you wander oak-lined paths and reconstructed palisades, you’ll gain an immersive glimpse into the region’s earliest beginnings. Interpretive exhibits and living-history demonstrations bring daily colonial life into focus, while The Adventure, a 17th-century trading ship replica, shows how settlers traveled and traded along the coast. Blending natural beauty with rich storytelling, Charles Towne Landing is an essential stop for understanding Charleston’s foundation.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall stands as one of the best-preserved plantation homes in the South, offering an unaltered look at 18th-century architecture and craftsmanship. The house remains untouched by modern additions, allowing visitors to appreciate original brickwork, elegant design, and the history that unfolded here. Peaceful riverfront grounds and thoughtful interpretive displays illuminate the complex stories of the Drayton family and the enslaved people who lived and worked on the plantation. The result is a powerful and beautifully preserved window into early colonial life.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
Old Sheldon Church Ruins is worth the stop for its dramatic columns, weathered brick walls, and peaceful setting beneath moss-draped oak trees. It’s the kind of place that feels both beautiful and reflective, with just enough mystery to make it unforgettable. If you enjoy history, atmosphere, or simply great photo stops, this is one you won’t want to pass by.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
Stretching along the Savannah River, this vast refuge protects thousands of acres of freshwater marshes, bottomland forests, and wildlife-rich wetlands. It provides prime habitat for alligators, migratory birds, and a range of coastal species. Scenic pull-offs along the wildlife drive make it easy to spot herons, egrets, and basking gators, while trails wind through restored rice fields, reminders of the region’s plantation history. Sunrise and sunset reveal the refuge at its most atmospheric, offering some of the Lowcountry’s best wildlife viewing. If you enjoy scenic drives, quiet nature, and memorable wildlife viewing, this side trip is well worth it.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Savannah to Charleston?
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-453917P36
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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 Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Savannah to Charleston?
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 (EDT).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email.
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline.
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF.
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay.
- One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry.
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own.
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 200+ Points.
The following is NOT included:
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, 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 Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Savannah to Charleston is as follows:
- 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 Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Savannah to Charleston 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
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 200+ Points
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
