Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Tour

Embark on a self-driving discovery tour of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited National Park in the country. Learn about Cherokee history, Appalachian life, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Newfound Gap Road - Continue your journey to Newfound Gap, a breathtaking mountain pass with significant historical importance. Discover the tales of trappers, farmers, and merchants who once traversed the Smokies, and how this gap transformed their journeys.
    Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the…
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!
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What's Not Included
  • Park Passes
Additional Information

Recommendation: Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and find out why it’s the most visited national park in the United States! Experience these renowned mountains while learning about Cherokee history and legends, Appalachian culture, and much more. There’s…

Location
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Newfound Gap Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Janavanna
Jun 2, 2025
Drive thru Smokies to Dollywood - Beautiful scenic drive once in Smoky Mountain National Park. Always stop at Peter’s Pancake. Facility leaves a lot to be desired, but breakfast is incredible. Always a wait, but beautiful stream to view on the river bank.
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35talithag
May 21, 2025
Beautiful!! - Awesome place to visit. The views are beautiful- i was pleasantly surprised with the old structures left along the way. The waterfalls were indescribable- too gorgeous to describe. The parking areas near the popular trails get filled, so my suggestion is to go very early or later in the evening. We saw a momma bear and two cubs along the way!
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Marc_r
May 4, 2025
Best way to discover a new place. - Wonderful, simple and better then expected. This is the way to discover a new place, at your own pace.
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Karen_f
Apr 11, 2025
Smoky Mountain National Park Self-guided Tour - Once we headed in the correct direction it was great! Lots of interesting tidbits about the creation of the National Park and it mentioned lots of areas to pull-off and overlooks to check out. We took the tour from Gatlinburg Welcome Center to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. There were restrooms and a nice place to walk around with lots of elk to see! The walk to Clingmans Dome was approx 1/2 mile uphill but a must see if the weather is clear. Highly recommend! 😀
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Amarks2018
Jun 1, 2025
Very good audio tour - The views were beautiful. The narrative was very helpful. We would it have known where to stop and pull over for the best views. The guide’s voice was soothing and he was knowledgeable about the history of the park.
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Raymondsr9231rg
May 19, 2025
Disappointed in the excessive Indian stories - This driving tour was disappointing compared to others from ‘Travel with Action’. Too much time was filled with silly Indian tales and stories. More facts about the park are needed.
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John_m
May 6, 2025
The starting point for... - The starting point for our tour was not as clear as we would have hoped, but we had a great time. The information provided was very informative.
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919susanf919
Apr 9, 2025
Very informative tour app - I thought that the narrator was very good. The content was interesting. The only reason I didn’t rate it as a 5 was that it didn’t work with Apple car play and I couldn’t figure out how to change the map app from Google maps to Apple Maps.
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Rebeccarz566nx
Apr 6, 2025
Interesting and easy to follow, self-paced tour. - We appreciated the self-paced tour in the comfort of our own car, especially since it was raining. Very easy to follow the instructions on the app (download before you get to the park - no service) and it’s great how the tour “knows” where you are and adjusts accordingly. Several options to pause, park, lookout, and take optional hikes. Note: No pets on the trails the tour suggests, which was disappointing for our pup. There are two dog-friendly trails in the park, but they aren’t part of this tour. We learned a lot about the park and its history and recommend this, especially if you know the weather won’t be great. There’s plenty to see and learn.
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I473vmdebbies
May 10, 2025
Don't use this app if you don't have wi-fi in your car. - This app did note work AT ALL. Terrible experience. We were unable to hear any of the stories, the GPS didn't work. It was a complete waste of money.
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From $17 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).