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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 25+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cades Cove in 3-5 hours.

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

      Language options: English
      Price details
      AU$21.67 x 1 TravellerAU$21.67
      Total
      Price is AU$21.67

      What's included, what's not

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        Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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        Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
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        Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
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        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!
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        Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
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        Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
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        Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
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        Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
      • What's excludedWhat's excluded
        Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
      • What's excludedWhat's excluded
        Food/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.
      • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

      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 tonne 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

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