Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Duluth, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
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
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center600 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
Begin from Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, 600 Canal Park Dr. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
End point
- Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center, 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 08/17/2026 - 10/04/2026
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026
Monday - Friday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 10/10/2026 - 10/11/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 10/12/2026 - 01/03/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 01/04/2027 - 01/07/2027
Monday - Thursday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 01/08/2027 - 01/08/2027
Friday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 01/09/2027 - 01/10/2027
Saturday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 01/11/2027 - 01/12/2027
Monday - Tuesday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 01/13/2027 - 01/17/2027
Wednesday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 01/18/2027 - 04/25/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- 04/26/2027 - 05/01/2027
Monday - Saturday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Itinerary
1
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Canal Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Glensheen Mansion
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Duluth
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
French River
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Buchanan Historical Marker
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Two Harbors
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Silver Creek Cliff Tunnel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Gooseberry Falls State Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
Iona's Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Split Rock Lighthouse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers 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.
- 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.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.2
based on 31 reviews
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Easy to follow directions and lots of good information on the falls. Lots of history of the fall and the surrounding area.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Susan, thank you for taking my Lake Superior North Shore GPS driving audio tour. I’m so glad you found the directions easy to follow and enjoyed the information about the falls, their history, and the surrounding area. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my collection of 100+ self-guided driving and walking tours—perfect for your next journey!
While the narration is well done.This tour doesn't take you far on the North Shore. And missed key stops.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Cheryl, thanks for sharing your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the narration, but I’m sorry the route felt shorter than expected and missed stops you were hoping for. My Lake Superior North Shore audio tour focuses on the must-see stops included in the story list, and the route can always be previewed before starting. No worries, though—my audio tours are valid for lifetime access, so you can still listen to any missed stories whenever you’d like. You’re also welcome to contact me, and I’d be happy to help swap it with another audio tour.
The narration was informative and educational. At times, the narration skipped towards the end of a segment, but you are able to understand the end. This tour is helpful if you do not have background on the North Shore/Duluth. I would recommend it.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Carman, I’m glad to hear you found my Lake Superior North Shore audio tour informative and educational. Following the speed limit shown in the app can help prevent the narration from skipping and keep everything in sync. Thanks for recommending the tour, and I’m thrilled it added value to your visit. I’m so happy you enjoyed this tour. If you’re interested in more self-guided adventures, check out my collection of over 100 audio tours—you can explore new destinations at your own pace with the same flexibility and convenience.
The tour was worth the cost. It kept track of where we were but repeated spots of interest multiple times
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Laura, I’m glad to hear that you found my tour worth the cost and appreciated the way it tracked your location. I’m sorry to hear that the narrative stopped abruptly at times and repeated spots of interest. This is not the experience I want you to have. To improve, I always recommend following the route and speed limit to help with syncing the audio and ensure a smooth experience. If you’d like, please reach out to me directly, and I’ll be happy to assist you with any other concerns or offer a replacement tour or refund if needed. I'm available daily from 9 to 6. Thank you for your valuable feedback!
It was an excellent and informative tool for exploring the north shore with step by step navigation and narrative about the points of interest. Definitely worth the price.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Michael, I’m glad you found my Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour excellent and informative. It’s great to hear the step-by-step navigation and stories enhanced your adventure. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my collection of 100+ self-guided driving and walking tours—perfect for your next journey!
We enjoyed learning the history of each of the places that this audio tour highlighted. It was entertaining & at times an unexpected joke that we weren’t expecting but made us laugh. It was so easy to use in the way that it’s interactive with the map so it automatically spoke as we’d approach each destination. It allows you to pause it which was very nice at times and it allowed us to turn it on again as we had limited time so we drove it in two days yet easily turned it on with it automatically picking up exactly where we were; loved how it stopped when you stop for pictures, to explore the sights in greater detail, eat, etc. then once you begin to drive it automatically begins to pick it up again. I liked it allows you to read what it’s saying too. We were very satisfied with the very fair price of $16.99 & would definitely use this app again on future trips. Thanks!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Sara, I’m glad you loved my Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour! It’s great to hear that the audio's flexibility, humor, and convenience made your trip enjoyable, and I’m glad the app worked seamlessly for you across two days. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my collection of 100+ self-guided driving and walking tours—perfect for your next journey!
The beautiful lake, scenic route and the lighthouse. Learned about the history of the lake and area.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Lori, I'm thrilled you enjoyed my Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour. If you're up for more self-guided adventures with the same flexibility and convenience, check out my 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours collection. There are plenty more stories and scenic routes waiting for you. Happy exploring!
We had been up the North Shore of Lake Superior several times before as my husband is from Duluth. But this was by far the most interesting and enjoyable trip. We loved the guided tour and learned a lot. Great afternoon!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Suzanne, I'm so glad to hear that my Lake Superior North Shore tour offered you a fresh and engaging experience on a familiar route. It's wonderful that you and your husband found the guided tour interesting and informative. If you’re up for more self-guided adventures, check out my 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours. They offer the same flexibility and convenience for exploring at your own pace. Enjoy your next journey!
The Gooseberry Falls are spectacular . Would be nice to have some restaurant suggestions but the narrative was informative and interesting.
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Response from Host, Sep 2024
Lorna, I’m thrilled you enjoyed my Lake Superior North Shore tour and found Gooseberry Falls spectacular. I appreciate your feedback about restaurant suggestions and will consider it. If you’re up for more self-guided adventures, check out my 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours. They offer the same flexibility and convenience for exploring at your own pace. Enjoy your next journey!
We have made this drive several times in our lives but we really liked hearing stories and details. The stop and start anytime feature worked flawlessly with our Car Play.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Mary, I'm so glad my Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour added new stories and details to your journey. If you want more adventures with the same flexibility and convenience, check out my 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours. There’s plenty more to explore!
Las personas que estaban ahí no me supieron explicar,que era viaje en coche pero sólo pagué y fue todo no hice nada así como llegue me regresé y viaje 5hrs.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Veronica, it seems there was some confusion, as my tour is a self-guided audio tour, and no one meets at the location. Right after purchasing, you should have received an email titled "Your Tour Operator Sent a Message," with instructions on accessing the map and stopping in the app. My support team is available from 5 AM to 5 PM EST to assist with any issues, so feel free to reach out. Since there was confusion, please issue a refund, and I'll happily accept it. Let me know if you have any other questions!
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