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

Thu 01 May

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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)

Robyn_C

Oct 2024

It was great taking our time, hearing the history of the lands. Very easy to navigate. The views were amazing

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Robyn, I’m glad you enjoyed my Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour! It’s wonderful to hear that the audio added to the fantastic views and allowed you to explore at your own pace. 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.

Traci O

Oct 2024

Wonderful idea! The tour gives you very interesting historical information that makes the sites much more interesting and helped us decide if we wanted to stop or not. The audio comes on automatically just before the point of interest - you don’t have to worry about keeping track or hitting play. Definitely worth the money. One caution about Cades Cove - we were there on a Sunday and there was a line of cars going about 10 miles per hour around the loop for a good part of that portion of the tour. So if you go on a weekend, plan on 2 hours just for the loop. We spent around 5 hours in total and didn’t do any of the stops towards the end. One of the more interesting stops was 2nd to last one so maybe skip some of the smaller cabins at the beginning (but see one). The only complaint was that the map doesn’t show on Apple Car Play. The audio comes through but my son had to hold my phone to keep track of the map. It’s mostly one way road so not a big issue.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Traci, I’m so glad my Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Audio Tour added depth to your visit! The automatic audio and flexibility to stop wherever you like make it a great way to explore. You’re right about the weekend crowds—planning for extra time on those days is brilliant. Currently, my tour doesn’t support Apple CarPlay. You can connect it to your car stereo for easy listening, making it a shared experience for everyone. 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.

60seattle

Sep 2024

Ah.... so, so. I was expecting much more after all the hype. Go very early to avoid the nonstop traffic. Irritating when cars stop in the middle of the road and hold up everyone else. Yes, the scenery is gorgeous, and we liked seeing the old churches, barns, etc. I would recommend other areas, attractions over this one.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

I’m glad you enjoyed the scenery, and it’s true—going early is a great way to avoid traffic. My self-guided tour covers the entire Cades Cove area, but if you’re looking for more, I’d recommend the Great Smoky and Cades Cove audio tour, which has everything you want. Unfortunately, I don’t have control over the traffic, but it’s an excellent tip to go early. If you have any more questions, feel free to email me!

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Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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