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Self-Guided Finger Lakes Audio Tour: Seneca & Cayuga Lakes

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Self-Guided Finger Lakes Audio Tour: Seneca & Cayuga Lakes

About this activity

Download GuideAlong’s Finger Lakes audio tour to explore Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, discover glacial waterfalls and gorges, and enjoy upstate New York’s famous Wine Trail.

Four must-see stops anchor the journey: towering Taughannock Falls, historic Seneca Falls, lakeside Belhurst Castle, and the gorge trails of Watkins Glen State Park. As you drive, discover scenic byways, vineyard overlooks, nature preserves, and sweeping lake views. Explore the geological formation of the Finger Lakes, discover the stories of the Cayuga and Seneca Nations, and dive into the evolution of viticulture.

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

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
  • ✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 155+ Points
  • ✓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
  • ✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

  • ✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

  • Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. From Watkins Glen, start on Highway 14/N Franklin St near 4th Street and drive north toward Seneca Lake. Commentary begins automatically as you continue along the route.
  • Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. From Ithaca, start on Highway 89/Taughannock Blvd and drive north toward Cayuga Lake. Commentary begins automatically as you continue along the route.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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