Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Explore the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior with this self-guided driving tour. Relive tales of harrowing shipwrecks, including the famous tragedy of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Visit historic landmarks like Glensheen Mansion and Pierre the Voyager. Marvel at the cascading waters of Gooseberry Falls State Park and cap off your journey with breathtaking views from Split Rock Lighthouse. This is a drive you simply can’t miss!
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
What To Expect
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
This tour begins in the parking lot of the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, located at 600 Canal Park Drive, Duluth. To begin the tour, exit the parking lot and turn right onto Canal Park Drive. Note: The tour is over 48 miles long, with more than 47 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Canal Park
Local legend says in 1870 every man, woman and child in Duluth brought out their shovels and dug the canal here in just three days! In reality, a huge steam dredger did most of the hard work. Not quite as fun, I know!
Options
Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
What‘s Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Falls short
Cheryl F,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00While the narration is well done.This tour doesn't take you far on the North Shore. And missed key stops.
Definitely a must
Camper05517813389,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I really enjoyed this tour. We were able to drive along and see some amazing places with just the right amount of history thrown in. Wonderful areas to take pictures.
Added fun facts to the drive
Roving784302,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My daughter and I really enjoyed this audio tour. It added a lot to our drive from Duluth to just past Two Harbors. We leaned some interesting facts about the area. I would definitely recommend it.
The narration was...
Carman M,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The 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.
Adventure with Dogs
FarAway09022473589,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We camp a lot with our fur babies and often times have to miss out on exploring the nearby area. This was a great option for us. With the exception of the Mansion and last light house, the dogs were able to enjoy the day with us at all the stops. If you have dogs but still want to see the lighthouse at the end, you can go to the state park and walk the trail towards the lighthouse for amazing pictures. Very happy to have found this little gem and will continue to look for other guided tours like this in other areas.
Well worth it
mikemA74ZW,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve lived in Duluth for 20 years and we still found this trip great fun. We learned so much about the North shore that we didn’t know. I will admit that it seems like it’s a little overpriced, but after doing it we found it well worth the price. Highly recommend.
North shore
peterhK1820AO,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was quite surprised. I expected this to be a struggle for my children (8 yrs old) to be interested. They enjoyed it from the start. I would encourage the stops as there is deeper learning and great sites to see. I had driven by many times in my life, but there was so much I didn't know. I would recommend it.
Lake Superior North Shore audio driving tour.
Trip00127587857,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was awful. The tour we choose did not exist but they sure took our money. We are in line to get it back but the lake superior north shore audio driving tour is not supported, their phone number goes to a disconnected line and you have to fight to get your money back.
Seeing Things in a New Way
75dollyb,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so very glad that we decided to try this audio tour. We've been to the North Shore multiple times, and we absolutely love our (almost) annual summer visits. This tour provided information and interesting stories, as well as highlighting places we had driven past before but never bothered to check out. It was great to get a new view of a familiar favorite drive. It really added dimension and depth to our enjoyment. Well done!
Relaxing and beautiful
M6478OBrichardc,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The North Shoreline is beautiful. We enjoyed the stories on the tour, and we liked being alerted about available restrooms and approaching turnoffs. We did, however, expect the audio tour to last all the way to Grand Portage. We likely wouldn’t have gone that far, but we were surprised when it ended at the lighthouse. Don’t miss Iona Beach. Be sure to take the trail all the way back. It’s beautiful and relaxing.
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