Drive the main road through Everglades National Park while a location-aware audio guide explains what’s ahead — from hardwood hammocks to observation towers. Download the WalknTours app, enter code 1010, and explore at your own pace with historical and natural commentary.
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The air is humid and heavy with sawgrass as you pull out of the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, phone mounted, engine idling, ready to let the landscape narrate itself. The road threads across low marsh and pineland; an audio cue tells you when to slow, where to take the short boardwalk, and which tower will give you the best view.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion required; able to get in and out of a vehicle and walk short boardwalks.
Wildlife
History
The drive highlights Miccosukee and Seminole presence, plume-hunting era impacts, and Guy Bradley’s role in early U.S. wildlife protection.
Conservation
The park faces invasive species challenges (notably Burmese pythons) and ongoing restoration projects to restore freshwater flow and protect native wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Everglades National Park Self Guided Driving Tour Audio/GPS today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Install WalknTours and enter experience code 1010 while you have good cell or Wi‑Fi to avoid delays at the gate.
Start early
Begin around sunrise to avoid heat and to see the most active birds and alligators from the road and towers.
Fuel and food
Fill your tank and bring snacks — services near the park entrance are limited and Flamingo is far to the south.
Respect wildlife and boardwalks
Stay on marked paths, use pullouts to view animals, and never feed or approach wildlife; pythons are present in the region.
Charged smartphone with WalknTours app
Runs the GPS audio tour and maps so you know where to stop and what to see.
Binoculars
Brings distant birds and marsh wildlife into clear view from observation towers and road pullouts.
Reusable water bottle
Hydration is critical in Florida heat, and services are limited inside the park.
summer
Light rain jacket or sun protection
Quick thunderstorms are common in summer; sunscreen and a hat help in all seasons.
summer