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

Mon 07 Jul

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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)

Vernon L

Oct 2023

Beautiful, relaxing and informative tour. The only issue we had is that when driving the speed limit, some stories can’t finish before they’re interrupted by the next so we missed out on the complete picture in some cases.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Hey Vernon, thanks for taking the family on a journey with the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour! I'm glad you found it relaxing and informative. Get feedback about the timing - always looking for ways to enhance the experience. Next time you're gearing up for an adventure, 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.

Marie_F

Sep 2023

I downloaded the app and try to use it and it didn't work. I couldn't contact anyone since there is no signal when you are in mountains.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

It's unusual for the app not to work, and I'd genuinely like to understand the issue better, Marie. The Blue Ridge Parkway does have certain spots where the cell signal is more substantial, and it's advisable to reach out to our support team from there. However, I understand the inconvenience you faced. Please remember that your purchase is valid indefinitely. You can revisit the tour at home or on a future trip. If you'd prefer, don't hesitate to contact me, and I'd be more than happy to refund your purchase or offer an exchange from our collection of 100+ self-guided audio tours. Your satisfaction is our priority. Safe travels, and thank you for your feedback.

Dalton_W

Sep 2023

Wow! This app works as advertised. The experience was exactly what we were hoping for. We had a great experience navigating the Blue Ridge Parkway with a onboard guide. Great timely information with nice Indian based music. It resulted in a fabulous site seeing tour at our pace. Definitely make sure you download the app in advance and active "offline" mode. For the price it's an incredible value resulting in a wonderful experience.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Dalton, Thank you for your positive feedback on my Blue Ridge Parkway Audio Tour! I am delighted that it lived up to your expectations and made your journey through such a picturesque route even more enjoyable. It's great to hear that the music and informative commentary added a special element to your adventure. If you plan on exploring more places, I recommend trying 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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Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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