Private Tour
Scenic A1A Byway Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable journey along Florida's A1A Scenic Highway with this self-guided driving tour. You’ll start in Jacksonville Beach and end at Fort Matanzas, just south of Saint Augustine. Along the way, get ready for expansive white sand beaches, historic architecture, and so much more. As you drive, you’ll hear fascinating audio stories about flora, fauna, and Florida’s history, from its days as the Winter Film Capital to a devastating fire that nearly destroyed Saint Augustine. This driving tour of A1A is the best way to make the most of your scenic drive!
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.
Buy once, use for a year! Perfect for extended or return trips.
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
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mickler's Landing Beach
It’s dotted with beautiful beaches. The first one we can visit isn’t far: Mickler’s Landing, coming up soon on the left. There’s surfing, seashells, and shark teeth! Note: The tour is over 44 miles long, with more than 38 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Old Jail Museum
Why is a former jail so pretty? Well, financier Henry Flagler didn’t want any ugly buildings in St. Augustine. So the old jail was built to look like a Victorian manor!
What‘s Included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Foods And Drinks
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Scenic A1A Byway Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We loved this tour!
Lauri H,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to understand directions. I loved the self-paced aspect! We stopped and had lunch in the middle
It was very enjoyable for...
Cathy L,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very enjoyable for us. My husband has mobility issues and unable to go to beach. We enjoyed riding and looking at sites along the way.
Lovely Saturday Afternoon Drive
Shannon M,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This self-guided tour took a couple of minutes for me to get oriented on the beginning, but once I figured it out, it was a really cool experience.
A Confusing Start, but a Great Journey!
Heather S,,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I thought we had to back track from our North Beach campground to start the tour, but upon hitting the closest marker, we learned that you can start anywhere 🙄 Once we got the hang of it, we really enjoyed the journey! Lots of great info, although I would have appreciated an earlier intro to the location, so that by the time we got there, we had a good understanding and could decide whether to turn off or keep going! Altogether, I would purchase this app again 🥳
It was wonderful!! I...
Ashley M,,Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful!! I absolutely loved it!!! First time doing this and I will certainly do it again!!
Fun way to spend a cloudy or rainy day.
325maureenw,,Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to follow tour. Interesting stories. Fun way to spend a cloudy day. I liked that you could stop and start at your leisure and the tour would just resume again where you left off.
A few hours we'll spent.
jeffkU3779DG,,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall it was a very good. A lot of interesting facts we did not know. To make it even better there could be more East Coast history during the current silent times. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for something to do for a few hours.
A fun self guided tour
Alan M,,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the stories told along the route. The ride down A1A was picturesque. We stopped at the beach and then n the way back other attractions along the way.
Spontaneous
Jazlin S,,Jun 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great experience with my tour. The facts about the area was extremely interesting and informative. I will continue to use this tour guide app!
Must Do!
elizabethsU1762XK,,May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent way to spend an afternoon! The audio guide was helpful and enlightening, and we were able to make stops and detours with ease, then get back on the A1A and continue the journey. Our whole tour took about 6 hours, but that includes our stopping at a couple of the places mentioned on the tour (the two forts in St. Augustine), as well as stopping for lunch in St. Augustine. Highly recommend this as a fun morning or afternoon trip to see more sights and learn about the history and wildlife of the area!
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