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Independent Tour Guide For 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

4.0(59)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 59 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Adventures with Action
Independent Tour Guide For 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

About this activity

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey, with a self-guided audio tour! Learn about iconic landmarks like Lone Cyprus, Seal Rock, and Spanish Bay as you drive past. Discover the history behind Cannery Row, Monterey's Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. Experience this ultimate scenic drive at its fullest. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Monterey with maximum flexibility and value.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide app by action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

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

What's included

  • ✓Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
  • ✓Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • ✓Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • ✓Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • ✓Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • ✓Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • ✓One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
  • ✓Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • ✓Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • ✓Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

  • ✕No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and pickup

  • Start on Carmel Way just past the Carmel Gate entrance to 17-Mile Drive, with the entrance station behind you and a stone garage on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the entrance station or nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text.
  • This app is an independent tour guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Pebble Beach Company or 17-Mile Drive. Start on Archer Street in Monterey near Archer Park Center, with the Park Center on your left and homes on your right. This is the suggested starting point.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
  • Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
  • At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
  • Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
  • Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
  • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
  • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
  • This app is an independent tour guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Pebble Beach Company or 17-Mile Drive.
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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