Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Great Smoky Mountains National Park booking from $24.99

Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Overview

Experience the beautiful southeast along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Cruise from the edge of the Great Smokies National Park to Shenandoah on this scenic highway bathed in blue mist. Snap photos from jaw-dropping overlooks, spot incredible wildlife, and uncover fascinating history and legends of the Cherokee as you drive. This self-guided driving tour reveals the parkway’s best sites and the hidden history behind it all!

Begin your tour in Cherokee, Asheville, Roanoke, or Afton and drive in either direction.

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

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

Tue 13 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

Blue Ridge Parkway

As we drive along the parkway, you'll notice spots on the road where you can pull your vehicle to the side. These overlooks are designed to spotlight the mountains' most scenic vistas. There are over 200 of them along the whole Blue Ridge Parkway! Each one features a large wooden sign that lists the name of the mountain or ridge you're looking at, and your current elevation. It's nice to give a little personal touch to the otherwise anonymous and similar-looking mountains that you drive through. NOTE: This 550+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Blue Ridge Parkway in 5+ hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Waterrock Knob

This is Blue Ridge Parkway's tallest visitor's center! Located at 5,820 feet in elevation, this location is known for its stunning long-range views of several major Appalachian mountain chains.

Cherokee Rose

From the Trail of Tears emerged the legend of the Cherokee Rose. The flower, in full bloom, features a cluster of snow-white petals surrounding a yellow center. In the story, each petal represents a band of the Cherokee nation, and in the center lies the gold for which their nation was torn apart. In order to access that gold, the white settlers had torn off all the petals.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (30)

Elaine L

Dec 2024

I started the tour fine at the welcome center it seemed to work well but the portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway that I had purchased was closed because of damage from the hurricane. The company should have not had this available if the road is totally closed down.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Elaine, I’m sorry you couldn’t fully enjoy my Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Driving Audio Tour. The North Carolina section was closed due to hurricane damage, while parts of Virginia reopened. I recommend checking NPS updates before visiting, and I'll be sure to add closure info for future customers. Don’t worry—my tour is valid for a year, so you can revisit anytime and explore the reopened sections!

Jennifer_W

Sep 2024

The audio was good and provided useful information about stops coming up. I liked the stories they told about the blue ridge parkway and put four stars because I wish they told more stories and talked a bit more the history

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Jennifer, I'm glad you enjoyed the stories and history on my Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway tour. Please tell me what additional history or information you hoped for. I always want to enhance my tours with more engaging content in future updates. Also, check out the 'Learn More' section in the app for deeper insights on each stop. 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.

Kim_A

Aug 2024

We enjoyed the stories and tidbits about the Blue Ridge as we were traveling. It also pointed out small details about some of the overlooks that we would not have known. Having grown up near the Blue Ridge, there wasn’t a whole lot we haven’t seen but the tucked away parts that was shared on the app was worth the purchase. Like the tv tower on top of a high ridge which we couldn’t see because of clouds covering it and the small wooden walkway in the Taylor Forest. That did make the experience more immersive. I liked that it gave alternate things to view off the beaten place so to speak.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Kim, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the stories and hidden details of my Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, especially those tucked-away spots like the TV tower and the small wooden walkway in the Taylor Forest. It sounds like the tour added some great value to your trip! However, I noticed you gave us three stars, and I'd love to know what led to giving two stars less. Your feedback would really help me improve the experience.

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Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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