Our 4 Favourite Self-Guided Tours Worldwide

1.Mt. Rigi Self-Guided Tour: Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $211Our pick

Build your own Mt. Rigi day with a Lake Lucerne cruise, unlimited cogwheel trains and cable cars, and admission to Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa. This self-guided outing runs about 7 to 10 hours, with no guide or fixed group schedule. Mobile tickets are accepted, and the maximum group size is nine.

“It was great to be able to navigate the tour yourself. The top had stunning views. The spa was very nice. Boat ride both ways uneventful. Worth the price”

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2.Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

You’ll follow a self-guided route through Hot Springs National Park using Action’s Tour Guide app. Drive more than 10 miles, hear 40-plus location-triggered stories, and stop for bathhouses, fountains, overlooks, and hikes. The tour costs $16.99 per group of up to four, works offline, and remains yours for life.

“For someone that does not have any idea on where to start, this is a great way to do it. Step by step this guide was very informative, I purchased it only because I had a credit covering most of the cost but now that I tried it, I would definitely try it in other vacation spots.”

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3.Banff Cave & Hot Springs Audio Walking Tour (Not a Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use Action’s self-guided audio app to walk 2.2-plus miles around Banff’s Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Hear stories about warm underground springs, First Nations life, the Castle Mountain Internment Camp, and Sulphur Mountain’s cosmic ray research station. The $9.99 guide works offline and does not include the site admission fee.

“The self guided walking tour was very helpful because there were not very many staff members or maps available on the walking tour.”

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4.Hot Springs National Park Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

This private Shaka Guide audio tour leads you through Hot Springs National Park in about four to five hours. GPS-triggered stories play as you drive, then guide short walks along Bathhouse Row, the thermal springs, and mountain overlooks. Download it before you go, use it offline, and share one $12.79 tour with up to 15 people.

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