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A curved concrete bridge with a central tower, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background. 1
A black bear lying in a grassy field. 3
A sign for Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a 'Park It Forward' logo and a stone wall. 4
A valley with dense forest and a sunset. 5
By Action Tour Guide

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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is €22 per traveller
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 365d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Experience jaw-dropping mountain vistas
    • Drive through scenic mountains and hike picturesque trails
    • Hear the Cherokee legends of great celestial creatures
    • Learn how the Civil War forever changed these communities
    • Visit historic churches dating back to pioneer days

Activity location

  • Great Smoky
    • Sevier County
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Great Smoky Mountains - Southbound (Gatlinburg)
    • 1151 Parkway
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Members save up to 15% on this activity

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Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle

  • Activity duration is 365 days365d
    365d
  • English

Enhance your driving adventure to the Great Smoky & Cades Cove with our self-guided tour. Purchase one tour per car and enjoy commentary along the way.

Note:

• This 82+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Great Smoky & Cades Cove Bundle in 6-7 hours.

• Audio tour only. Entrance tickets and a live guide are not included.

• Purchase ONE tour per car, not per person.

• Lifetime access, no expiry. Use the tour on any date that suits you—no need to change your booking date.

Language options: English
Price details
€21.66 x 1 Traveller€21.66
Total
Price is €21.66

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Inclusions
    Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • Inclusions
    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Inclusions
    Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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    Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Inclusions
    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Inclusions
    Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Inclusions
    Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Inclusions
    Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • Exclusions
    Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Exclusions
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

    • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
    • A vehicle is required for this driving tour. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle, not per person, making it easy for everyone in your group to listen together.
    • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
    • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
    • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualise historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
    • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time

    Get the full Smoky Mountain experience with this ultimate combo tour! Explore these picturesque mountains, uncover the rich history of the Cherokee and early settlers, and find out why this is the most-visited national park in the entire country. You’ll discover beautiful overlooks, hiking trails, and waterfalls on one tour, then dive into the pioneer and Civil War history of Cades Cove with the next! If you don’t want to miss a thing, this is the deal for you.

    After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

    New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

    This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

    Tours Included In This Bundle:

    • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self Driving Tour
    • Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

    Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

    • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
    • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
    • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
    • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
    • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
    • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

    ADDITIONAL NOTE: Between May and September, Cyclists and pedestrians have exclusive usage of the Cades Cove Loop Road every Wednesday. No other vehicles are allowed during this time.

Location

Activity location

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    Great Smoky
    • Sevier County
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Great Smoky Mountains - Southbound (Gatlinburg)
    • 1151 Parkway
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America
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    Great Smoky Mountains - Northbound (Cherokee)
    • 1194 Newfound Gap Road
    • 28719, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States of America
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    Cades Cove
    • Sugarlands Visitor Center 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd
    • Gatlinburg, United States of America