Explore California’s Delta at your own pace with a self-guided audio driving tour that links Clarksburg’s wineries, riverside towns, and Gold Rush-era stories. Download the VoiceMap app, follow the GPS-guided route, and linger where the road — or a tasting room — invites you.
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You pull off Highway 160 and the river widens; levees line the road, reeds brush the car windows, and the delta air tastes faintly of peat and vine. The VoiceMap narration begins as you park in Freeport and the GPS footer clicks alive — the landscape becomes a storyteller as much as a destination.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; primarily a driving experience with light walking at stops
Wildlife
History
River transport, irrigation projects, and Gold Rush-era settlement shaped the Delta; many towns grew as steamboat and agricultural hubs in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Conservation
Levee maintenance, wetland restoration, and responsible farming practices are active concerns; visitors should avoid driving on soft levees and respect posted habitat protections.
Reserve your spot on the Driving in Delta’s Wine Country: Private Self-Guided Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Use the VoiceMap code to download audio and maps while on Wi‑Fi so the tour runs offline in the Delta.
Bring headphones and a charger
Headphones keep narration clear; a USB car charger prevents battery drain over the 2–3 hour route.
Plan tastings responsibly
If you plan to visit wineries, designate a driver or stagger visits because local roads are narrow and parking limited.
Keep an eye out for wildlife
Slow down at dawn and dusk — herons and river otters cross side roads near sloughs.
Smartphone with VoiceMap app
Runs the audio narration, maps, and turn-by-turn directions for the tour.
Over-ear or in-ear headphones
Keeps narration audible without distracting other drivers or passengers.
Car phone charger
Maintains battery for GPS and downloaded audio over the multi-hour route.
Reusable water bottle and sun hat
Staying hydrated and protected on exposed tasting-room patios helps you enjoy stops safely.
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