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By Action Tour Guide

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is P 938 per traveler
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Features

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

Overview

    • Explore one of the most scenic routes through the Smokies
    • See historic churches and cabins
    • Learn how the Civil War forever changed these communities
    • Hike to a beautiful waterfall
    • Hear about the Cherokee who once lived here

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Library
    • 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Road
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America

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Cades Cove Driving Tour: Self-Guided

  • Activity duration is 365 days365d
    365d
  • English

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

Note:

• This 35+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cades Cove in 2-3 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
P 937.71 x 1 TravelerP 937.71
Total
Price is P 937.71

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 tons 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.
  • Inclusions
    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’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Inclusions
    Unique password: Access your tour on the 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 visualize 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.

What you can expect

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

    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.

    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. Laurel Falls Trail is closed as of January 6, 2025, for about 18 months of rehabilitation work.

    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 tour does not include entrance to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

    Points of Interest along the Cades Cove Drive:

    • The John Oliver Place
    • Primitive Baptist Church
    • Methodist Church
    • Missionary Baptist Church
    • Elijah Oliver Place
    • Abrams Falls
    • John Cable Grist Mill
    • Tipton Place
    • Carter Shields Cabin
    • Last Family who lived in Cades Cove
    • John Oliver Place Cabin
    • Henry Whitehead House

    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.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Great Smoky Mountains National Park Library
    • 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Road
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America