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)

rebeccamF2493DY

Aug 2024

After spending 2 wonderful night glamping we were excited about our self guided audio tour starting in Asheville. The audio started and we heard 3 points of interest. We reached out twice by phone for help. The audio cut out constantly. Keep getting message GPS not connecting/unavailable. Would not recommend.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Hi Rebecca, the initial setup must be completed beforehand as it requires internet/Wi-Fi. Once downloaded, our app works entirely offline. It sounds like you may have been driving too fast, which caused the audio to cut out after only hearing three stops. The rest of your review is a bit unclear, so please email us ASAP so our team can look into it.

Trek568410

Jul 2024

The company sent me to a wrong address for information They were not helpful This was the tour company not trip advisor I wasted almost 25.00 I would not recommend that company for tours

Response from Host

Jul 2024

We're sorry to hear you had a bad experience! We don't send folks off in the wrong direction, and there are three different versions of the Blue Ridge audio tour depending on which way you want to travel (Cherokee to Asheville, Asheville to Roanoke, or Roanoke to Afton). Our support team is also available from 5 am to 5 pm EST to help with any hiccups. Email us ASAP, and we'll gladly get you a refund or help you get started on the right track!

priyyanka_t

Jul 2024

It didn’t upload, we tried twice . When we asked for refund we had to go thru a terrible process. You have to download another app to use it .

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Priyanka, it sounds like you couldn't download the app! There's no uploading involved with our app; download the app itself and the tour before you head out. The app also has a short tutorial to help you get everything set up. Our friendly support team is available between 5 am and 5 pm EST if you'd like them to walk you through it, or if you prefer, we can get you a refund. The good news is your access lasts a whole year, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the scenic parkway with our guide! Just reach out if you need a hand.

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Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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