San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace

San Francisco, USA

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

San Francisco, California

Lake Tahoe 1 Day Private Custom Tour from San Francisco

from USD 1,329

Price varies by group size

San Francisco, California

Yosemite and Lake Tahoe 3 Day Vacation PackageHotel Included

from USD 4,788

Price varies by group size

San Francisco, California

Muir Woods and California Wine Country 8 Hour Private Tour

from USD 840

Price varies by group size

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

This self-guided, app-based private driving tour covers San Francisco’s iconic attractions—from the Painted Ladies to the Golden Gate Bridge. Follow a GPS map along a curated route with planning tools, scenic stops, and local stories, parking and exploring at your own pace. Enjoy lifetime access to the tour, usable anytime and offline. Support is available by chat, email, and phone if needed.

An app-based self-guided private driving tour of San Francisco
Includes planning tools, scenic stops, and local stories
Enjoy lifetime access to the tour, usable anytime and offline
One purchase per vehicle covers your entire group, not per person

What's Included

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

Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Steiner Street
Alamo Square Park, Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Start on Steiner St at Alamo Square Park, San Francisco. This is the suggested starting point; we’re not affiliated with nearby businesses, and their staff won’t have tour info. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup (best done on Wi-Fi). Valid forever.

End point

Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Brg, California, USA

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

9/6/2020 - 29/8/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Itinerary

Painted Ladies (Pass By)

San Francisco City Hall (Pass By)

Lombard Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Telegraph Hill

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (Pass By)

International Hotel (Pass By)

Transamerica Pyramid (Pass By)

Magical Ice Cream (Pass By)

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory (Pass By)

Cable Car Hotel (Pass By)

Dragon's Gate (Pass By)

The Embarcadero (Pass By)

Ferry Building

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Union Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman’s Wharf

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crissy Field (Pass By)

Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center (Pass By)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (Pass By)

Uber Headquarters (Pass By)

Golden Gate View Point (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate
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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveller's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveller's review)

Reviews

3.9

based on 10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Walking tour app

Denise_C, Dec 2025

Using the app is cool ..go for a walk ..other places ..podcast ..listen to the audio ..try it ..wharf city hall north Beach etc

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Denise, I’m glad you enjoyed using my app during your visit to San Francisco. It's wonderful to hear you explored iconic spots like the Wharf and North Beach. While this is a self-guided driving tour meant to be enjoyed from your car, I’m happy to learn you had fun exploring on foot. For the full experience, I recommend driving the entire tour, as it will take you through even more great locations and offer a seamless adventure. If you're interested, my Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle features many other amazing destinations like Joshua Tree, Big Sur, and Yosemite. Happy exploring!

Perfect for the whole family

Petra_R, June 2025

This is a great tour to do on your own. On the day that it's scheduled you can do it at any point. You have the ability to pause it and continue it later. Follow the recommended route on the app and the narrator will tell you about each point that you get to. It is very interesting and informative, plus if you have children with you they will learn a lot. You get to see the sights and learn about them on your own time.

Response from Host, June 2025

Petra, I’m so happy to hear the San Francisco tour worked perfectly for your family. Glad you enjoyed the flexibility to pause and explore at your own pace. It’s great that the narration kept everyone, including the kids, engaged and learning. If you want to discover more, my Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle has many other incredible destinations, like Joshua Tree, Big Sur, and Yosemite. Happy exploring!

Very informative but GPS could be better

charles_j, Mar 2025

Have alternate GPS available, so that you can get back on track, as guide does not tell you that you've taken the wrong route

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Charles, I’m glad you found my Ultimate San Francisco Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour informative. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the experience. I appreciate your feedback on the GPS—following the set route and speed limit shown on the app helps keep everything in sync. If you want to discover more, my Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle has many other incredible destinations, like Joshua Tree, Big Sur, and Yosemite. Happy exploring!

The sights in traffic

Ellen_H, Nov 2024

We were unable to load maps on car screen. .missed first stop, went around block had difficulty getting back in sink. No place to slow down or pull over . Did not work out well for us.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Hi Ellen, just a heads up that CarPlay and Android Auto aren't supported yet, so connecting through Bluetooth, USB, or Aux is the way to go. You can also use your phone speakers if needed. My audio tour works best when you stick to the route and speed limit provided in the app. The good news is that the tour is valid for a year, so feel free to give it another go or let me know if you'd like to swap it out with another tour. Let me know if you have any questions!

Unexpected Gem

Travis_W, Sept 2024

OMG, this was so unexpected. We saw so many cool sites on this tour. I would definitely recommend doing the 7Dexperience after this tour. This audio drove me all around the city and right to Pier39.

Response from Host, Sept 2024

Travis, I’m glad you loved my Ultimate San Francisco Self-Driving Audio Tour. It sounds like you enjoyed exploring the city and making it to Pier 39. If you want to discover more, my Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle has many other incredible destinations, like Joshua Tree, Big Sur, and Yosemite. Happy exploring!

Cool tour

Sue_S, May 2024

Cool concept. Cheaper than a hop on hop Off bus. Wished it suggested best times. We got stuck in a lot of rush hour traffic. Would like more specific directions esp if you are in a new city

Response from Host, May 2024

I’m glad you enjoyed my San Francisco Tour, Sue! Check out my Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle to keep exploring. It’s packed with diverse locations from Joshua Tree to San Francisco, each offering unique experiences to enjoy at your own pace.

Good tour, excellent audio, great concept, sometimes hard to get to right place

Margaret_S, Aug 2022

It was a rocky start to the tour as it assumed we had approached the starting point from the opposite direction. It wasn’t always clear how to find the next stop as we were wanting to do it all in order. The audio that did play when we were in the right place was excellent.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks so much Margaret! I'm thrilled that my tour of San Francisco city added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I’ll look into those oddities and fix them for future travelers. In addition, I have 100 other tours in the USA. Please check them out on your next vacation. Also, just to remind you that the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit also.