Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour

3.8
Good
48 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours - 3 hours

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover why it’s the most visited National Park in the country! Tour these famous mountains while learning about Cherokee history and legends, Appalachian life, and much more. There’s no better way to see Clingman’s Dome, Cades Cove, or Rainbow Falls. Plus, enjoy a free bonus tour of Roaring Forks Motor Trail!

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. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

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

What's included

  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Park Passes

    Audio guide available in multiple languages

    English

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.

    How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.

    Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.

    Location

    Departure point

    1151 Parkway, Parkway 1151, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
    Start on US-441 Parkway in Gatlinburg near 1151 Parkway, with the parking lot and gas station on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the lot or nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically as you pass—check your email/text for setup details.

    Departure point

    Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Newfound Gap Rd 1194, Cherokee, NC, 28719
    The US-441/Newfound Gap Road is open on the North Carolina side, allowing access to Newfound Gap, Clingmans Dome, and other scenic spots. To visit Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, or the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, take I-40, which adds approximately 2 hours to your drive, with no tour commentary.

    End point

    1151 Parkway, Parkway 1151, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

    End point

    Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Newfound Gap Rd 1194, Cherokee, NC, 28719

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