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Outer Banks Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle (2 Tours)

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About this activity

This bundle includes 2 Audio tours:

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes

Explore North Carolina's Outer Banks on this self-guided car tour. First, see the majestic Bodie Island Lighthouse and the peaceful Coquina Beach, where nature meets history. Continue to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site, a maritime hero attraction. Next, see the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, a coastal landmark. Last stop: the Wright Brothers National Memorial, where flight dreams were realized. Explore maritime history and pioneering spirit in stunning coastal scenery.

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.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Travel with Action

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Itinerary

Corolla Beach

10 min

A broad Atlantic beach known for its scenery and nearby wild horses. Beach entry is free, although parking a vehicle in the 4WD area requires a seasonal permit.
Corolla

10 min

A historic seaside community containing beaches, shops, preserved buildings, and lighthouse attractions. There is no fee to enter the town.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Passing by

This unpainted brick lighthouse offers panoramic views from the top. The grounds are free, but the 2026 lighthouse-climbing fee is $13 per person aged four or older.
Whalehead in Historic Corolla

Passing by

Whalehead is a restored 1920s Art Nouveau residence overlooking Currituck Sound. Historic Corolla Park is free, but interior museum tours require admission.
Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary and Center

10 min

This protected property contains marshes, maritime forest, beaches, and important bird habitat. There is no general entrance fee, although some organized programs or tours may cost extra.
Stop 6

10 min

This shallow body of water separates the northern Outer Banks from mainland North Carolina. It can be viewed freely from public parks, boardwalks, and roadside areas.
Duck

10 min

Duck is a walkable coastal town known for shops, restaurants, beaches, and sunset views. There is no fee to enter the town.
Stop 8

10 min

The park features maritime-forest trails, picnic areas, and a boardwalk along Currituck Sound. Ordinary access is free.
Southern Shores

10 min

Southern Shores is a quiet residential beach community between Duck and Kitty Hawk. There is no town entrance fee, although some beach parking areas are restricted.
Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve

10 min

This protected maritime forest includes wetlands, creeks, wildlife habitat, and recreational trails. General public access is free.
Kitty Hawk

10 min

Kitty Hawk is closely associated with the Wright brothers and the beginnings of aviation. The town itself has no entrance fee.
Stop 12

10 min

This small roadside monument marks a location associated with the Wright brothers’ early glider work. It can be viewed without an admission charge.
Stop 13

10 min

This historic fishing pier extends into the Atlantic Ocean at Kill Devil Hills. Accessing or fishing from the pier requires a paid pass, while the surrounding business area may be entered freely.
Kill Devil Hills

10 min

This coastal town is home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial and several beaches. There is no fee to enter the town.
Wright Brothers National Memorial

Passing by

The memorial preserves the site of the first successful powered airplane flights. Visitors aged 16 and older currently require a $10 entrance pass. NPS fees
Nags Head

10 min

Nags Head is known for beaches, historic cottages, fishing piers, and large sand dunes. There is no fee to enter the town.
Jockey's Ridge State Park

10 min

The park protects the tallest living sand-dune system on the Atlantic coast. General day-use admission is free, although lessons, rentals, and facility reservations may cost extra
Stop 18

10 min

This visitor center provides maps, brochures, restrooms, and travel information. Entry is free.
Coquina Beach

10 min

Coquina Beach offers public beach access, parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguard services. Cape Hatteras National Seashore does not charge an entrance fee.
Bodie Island Lighthouse

Passing by

The lighthouse grounds and surrounding marsh boardwalk are free. Climbing the lighthouse requires a seasonal ticket, currently $10 for adults and $5 for eligible reduced-rate visitors.
Stop 21

10 min

Oregon Inlet connects Pamlico Sound with the Atlantic Ocean. Viewing the inlet is free, but boating, fishing, camping, and marina services may cost extra.
Stop 22

10 min

This NC Highway 12 bridge crosses Oregon Inlet and replaced the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. There is no toll.
Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station

10 min

This historic station recalls the crews who rescued shipwreck victims along the Outer Banks. Exterior viewing is free, although interior access is generally limited.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

10 min

The refuge protects beaches, marshes, ponds, and migratory-bird habitat. Its visitor center, trails, and wildlife-viewing areas have no general entrance fee
Stop 25

10 min

This undeveloped beach offers ocean views, wildlife observation, and surf fishing. There is no ordinary entrance fee, but temporary wildlife closures may affect access.
Stop 26

10 min

This bridge carries NC Highway 12 over Pamlico Sound around an erosion-prone shoreline. It has no toll or admission charge.
Rodanthe

10 min

Rodanthe is a small coastal village known for beaches, watersports, and maritime history. There is no fee to enter the village.
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum

Passing by

This museum complex preserves original U.S. Life-Saving Service buildings and rescue equipment. General admission is currently $10, with discounted family, senior, student, and youth rates.
Stop 29

10 min

Nora’s Wish is a small shop featuring local artwork, antiques, jewelry, and coastal gifts. There is no admission fee, although purchases and separately arranged tours cost extra.
Stop 30

10 min

This soundside recreation area is popular for kiteboarding, windsurfing, picnicking, and sunset viewing. General day use is free, while rentals and lessons may cost extra.
Buxton

10 min

Buxton is a Hatteras Island village near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Point. There is no fee to enter the community.
Stop 32

10 min

This small World War II cemetery honors British sailors who died near the Outer Banks. Visitors may enter without paying admission.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

10 min

The lighthouse grounds and outdoor areas are free. The tower is closed for climbing throughout 2026 because of restoration work, so no climbing ticket is currently available
Stop 34

Passing by

Cape Point is a dramatic meeting place of ocean currents and a popular surf-fishing destination. Walking access is free, but driving onto the beach requires a paid NPS off-road vehicle permit
Stop 35

10 min

Hatteras Village contains marinas, restaurants, shops, museums, and ferry connections. There is no village entrance fee.
Stop 36

10 min

This working marina offers boat slips, fuel, fishing supplies, storage, and launch facilities. There is no general admission fee, but marina services and boat launching are charged separately.
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

10 min

The museum presents the maritime, shipwreck, and lifesaving history of the Outer Banks. Admission is free, with optional donations accepted.
Stop 38

10 min

There is no fee to enter the terminal, and the regular Hatteras–Ocracoke vehicle ferry is free. The optional seasonal Ocracoke Express passenger ferry charges separately
Stop 39

10 min

The island has no general admission fee and can be reached from Hatteras using the free vehicle ferry. Accommodations, camping, tours, docking, rentals, and some ferry routes have separate charges.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Start at the Whalebone Junction Information Center lot on Cape Hatteras National Park Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959, heading south on NC-12 toward Hatteras. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated and staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check email/text for setup and download.

End point

Using your ticket

IGNORE THE QR CODE ABOVE

The QR code CANNOT be presented for a ticket onsite.

The QR simply contains your tour access instructions. Please follow these instructions BEFORE you’re onsite because they require WiFi/signal.

1. Download my Action Tour Guide app:

actiontourguide.com/app

2. Sign in/ register with your email (this is will automatically generate a one-time verification sent to your email. That code is NOT your tour password).

3. Go to “My Tours” and select “Enter Password”. Find your password in the instructions email sent by “Action Tour Guide” to you by email and text.

4. Download your tour NOW. Do not wait until you are onsite.

BEFORE YOU START

This is a self-guided audio tour. No guide will meet you.

Entrance tickets, attraction tickets, parking, and transportation are not included.

Your tour has lifetime access with no expiry. Use it on any date—no need to change your booking date.

For walking tours, we recommend headphones.

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NEED HELP?

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NOTE: An entry fee is required to visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Visit nps.gov for more details.

(https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/planyourvisit/fees.htm)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NOTE: An entrance fee or valid park pass is required to visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Please check current entry requirements before your visit.
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.