Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Great Smoky Mountains National Park booking from $14.99

Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Overview

Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Discover gorgeous natural scenery and rich history at Cades Cove, one of the most popular destinations in the Smoky Mountains. This scenic loop packs a ton of sights into a small space. Check out sparkling waterfalls, lush hiking trails, and historic churches all in one place! Plus, learn the fascinating history behind this cove, including how the Civil War once threatened to tear it apart.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

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.

City: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Wed 30 Apr

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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!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO 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.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

Cades Cove Visitor Center

Your tour of Cades Cove begins near the Sugarlands Visitor Center. From here, you'll drive down a scenic route to reach the main attraction: Cades Cove Loop. Note: This 25+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cades Cove in 3-5 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (59)

Priscilla_M

Mar 2025

You must download before you get there and the interface is not completely intuitive. At times it was difficult to get the location satellite. It was very informative.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Priscilla, I’m glad you found my Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour informative. It’s great to hear you downloaded it ahead of time—since the area has limited signal, that makes all the difference. My tour works entirely offline, so once you start at the set point and follow the speed limit and route shown on the app, the audio should trigger seamlessly. I appreciate your feedback. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, which features a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.

Lisa M

Feb 2025

What a beautiful driving tour around Cades Cove today, weather was perfect. We unfortunately didn’t see any bears but white tailed deer and wild turkeys seemed to be everywhere. The outer loop is beautiful one way drive and highly recommended!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Lisa, I’m glad you enjoyed my Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour! The scenic drive and abundant wildlife make it such a unique experience. Even without bears, spotting deer and wild turkeys must have been amazing! If you're looking for more scenic drives, check out my Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Tour for even more breathtaking views. Happy exploring!

Safari23741139921

Dec 2024

We loved it! Disappointed that we only saw a bunch of crows and two turkeys, but the audio tour was great! Made it more interesting and enjoyable hearing stories and facts about the areas we were in. Will use again and purchase other driving tours.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

I’m glad you enjoyed my Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour! It’s great that the stories and facts made your visit more enjoyable, even if the wildlife was a bit shy this time. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.

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Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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