Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Oregon Coast

4.6(25)24 hFree cancellationBy GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

About this activity

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Oregon Coast road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location.

You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including miles of wide sand beaches, a working cheese factory, a decommissioned fort with a famous shipwreck, notable historic bridges and world-class aquariums.

Enjoy the freedom to travel offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass 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 needed

- Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use

- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes 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
✓Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 565+ Points
✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

From Florence, join the tour and drive northbound, or start anywhere else along the route. Commentary plays in both directions, and you can explore the coast in sections over multiple trips. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. This tour runs between Astoria and Florence, with commentary playing in both directions. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

Cancellation policy

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

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