Outer Banks Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 1000 N. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, 27948, USA
location pin icon Kill Devil Hills
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Overview

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. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Meeting and Pickup

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.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Corolla Beach
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.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Corolla
A historic seaside community containing beaches, shops, preserved buildings, and lighthouse attractions. There is no fee to enter the town.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Currituck Beach Lighthouse
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.
4. Whalehead in Historic Corolla
Whalehead is a restored 1920s Art Nouveau residence overlooking Currituck Sound. Historic Corolla Park is free, but interior museum tours require admission.
5. Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary and Center
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.
Duration: 10 mins
6. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Duck
Duck is a walkable coastal town known for shops, restaurants, beaches, and sunset views. There is no fee to enter the town.
Duration: 10 mins
8. The park features maritime-forest trails, picnic areas, and a boardwalk along Currituck Sound. Ordinary access is free.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Southern Shores
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.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve
This protected maritime forest includes wetlands, creeks, wildlife habitat, and recreational trails. General public access is free.
Duration: 10 mins
11. Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk is closely associated with the Wright brothers and the beginnings of aviation. The town itself has no entrance fee.
Duration: 10 mins
12. Wright Brothers Garage Monument
This small roadside monument marks a location associated with the Wright brothers’ early glider work. It can be viewed without an admission charge.
Duration: 10 mins
13. Avalon Pier
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.
Duration: 10 mins
14. Kill Devil Hills
This coastal town is home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial and several beaches. There is no fee to enter the town.
Duration: 10 mins
15. Wright Brothers National Memorial
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
16. Nags Head
Nags Head is known for beaches, historic cottages, fishing piers, and large sand dunes. There is no fee to enter the town.
Duration: 10 mins
17. Jockey's Ridge State Park
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
Duration: 10 mins
18. Whalebone Junction Information Center - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
This visitor center provides maps, brochures, restrooms, and travel information. Entry is free.
Duration: 10 mins
19. Coquina Beach
Coquina Beach offers public beach access, parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguard services. Cape Hatteras National Seashore does not charge an entrance fee.
Duration: 10 mins
20. Bodie Island Lighthouse
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.
21. Oregon Inlet
Oregon Inlet connects Pamlico Sound with the Atlantic Ocean. Viewing the inlet is free, but boating, fishing, camping, and marina services may cost extra.
Duration: 10 mins
22. This NC Highway 12 bridge crosses Oregon Inlet and replaced the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. There is no toll.
Duration: 10 mins
23. Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station
This historic station recalls the crews who rescued shipwreck victims along the Outer Banks. Exterior viewing is free, although interior access is generally limited.
Duration: 10 mins
24. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge protects beaches, marshes, ponds, and migratory-bird habitat. Its visitor center, trails, and wildlife-viewing areas have no general entrance fee
Duration: 10 mins
25. Pea Island Beach
This undeveloped beach offers ocean views, wildlife observation, and surf fishing. There is no ordinary entrance fee, but temporary wildlife closures may affect access.
Duration: 10 mins
26. This bridge carries NC Highway 12 over Pamlico Sound around an erosion-prone shoreline. It has no toll or admission charge.
Duration: 10 mins
27. Rodanthe
Rodanthe is a small coastal village known for beaches, watersports, and maritime history. There is no fee to enter the village.
Duration: 10 mins
28. Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum
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.
29. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
30. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
31. Buxton
Buxton is a Hatteras Island village near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Point. There is no fee to enter the community.
Duration: 10 mins
32. WWII British Sailor Cemetery
This small World War II cemetery honors British sailors who died near the Outer Banks. Visitors may enter without paying admission.
Duration: 10 mins
33. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
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
Duration: 10 mins
34. Cape Point
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
35. Hatteras Village contains marinas, restaurants, shops, museums, and ferry connections. There is no village entrance fee.
Duration: 10 mins
36. Teach's Lair Marina
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.
Duration: 10 mins
37. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
The museum presents the maritime, shipwreck, and lifesaving history of the Outer Banks. Admission is free, with optional donations accepted.
Duration: 10 mins
38. Hatteras Ferry Terminal
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
Duration: 10 mins
39. Ocracoke Island
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.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.

Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.

Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.

Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.

Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.

Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.

One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.

Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.

Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.

Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Exclusion

No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

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Reviews

4.6

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 36 reviews

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