Self-Guided Savannah to Charleston Driving Audio Tour

Duration8h - 9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

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
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 200+ Points
One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

What to expect

1h

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.
Angel Oak Park
1h

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.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1h

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.
Drayton Hall
1h

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.
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
1h

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.
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
1h

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Charleston, begin on US-17 South as you drive across the T. Allen Legare Bridge. Commentary begins automatically as you continue south along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Meeting point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Begin on US-17 North as you drive across the Talmadge Memorial Bridge over the Savannah River. Commentary begins automatically as you continue north. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

End point

From Charleston, begin on US-17 South as you drive across the T. Allen Legare Bridge. Commentary begins automatically as you continue south along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

End point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Begin on US-17 North as you drive across the Talmadge Memorial Bridge over the Savannah River. Commentary begins automatically as you continue north. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.

Reviews

2.5 (2)