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Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive Self-Guided Tour
Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Blue Ridge Parkway Tour: Self-Guided Drive

By Action Tour Guide
4.7 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per traveler
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 365d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Cruise through incredibly lush mountain scenery
  • Uncover the history and legends of the Cherokee tribe
  • Visit breathtaking vistas and overlooks
  • Discover stories of the pioneers who made their lives here
  • Learn about the mysterious blue mist of these mountains

Activity location

  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center
    • 1194 Newfound Gap Rd
    • 28719, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cherokee
    • 1194 Newfound Gap Rd
    • 28719, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States of America

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

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Blue Ridge Parkway Tour: Self-Guided Drive
  • Activity duration is 365 days365d365d
  • English

Are you gearing up for a road trip and looking to elevate the experience? Consider our self-guided audio tour your essential travel companion. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives tailored to your surroundings, easily activated by GPS as you drive. The best part? Purchase once and the tour is yours for a full year, available for offline use at any moment. Feel the freedom to pause and explore hidden gems or soak up breathtaking vistas at your leisure. Whether weaving through bustling city streets or tranquil rural landscapes, our audio tour provides the perfect backdrop to your journey. Embark with us and craft unforgettable memories – all within the span of a year!

Language options: English
Price details
$24.99 x 1 Traveler$24.99
Total
Price is $24.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/Drinks

Know before you book

  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

What you can expect

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

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 the 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.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

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

Points of Interest along the Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive Tour :

  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center
  • Ballhoot Scar
  • Ancestral Land
  • Ancient Medicine
  • Bunches Bald Overlook
  • Plott Balsam Overlook
  • Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
  • Cherokee Rose
  • Blue Ridge Becomes a Park
  • Building the Parkway
  • Roy Taylor Forest
  • Cowee Mountain
  • Cathedral Falls And French Broad Falls
  • Pisgah Inn
  • Bad Fork Valley Overlook
  • French Broad Overlook
  • The Biggest House in America
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
  • Mingo Falls
  • Soco Falls
  • Cradle of Forestry in America
  • Sliding Rock
  • Moore Cove Falls Trail
  • Biltmore Estate

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.
  • The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
  • 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.

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOconaluftee Visitor Center
    • 1194 Newfound Gap Rd
    • 28719, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECherokee
    • 1194 Newfound Gap Rd
    • 28719, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAsheville
    • 195 Hemphill Knob Road
    • 28803, Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLERoanoke
    • Blue Ridge Parkway
    • 24014, Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVirginia
    • 22920, Afton, Virginia, United States of America