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Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!


Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover why it’s the most visited National Park in the country! Tour these famous mountains while learning about Cherokee history and legends, Appalachian life, and much more. There’s no better way to see Clingman’s Dome, Cades Cove, or Rainbow Falls. Plus, enjoy a free bonus tour of Roaring Forks Motor Trail!


After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.


Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.


This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Itinerary

  • Newfound Gap Road

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    From there, your drive continues to Newfound Gap, a stunning mountain pass with huge historical significance. Hear the story of how trappers, farmers, and merchants used to cross the Smokies, and how this gap changed all of that. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
  • Mingus Mill

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    As you drive, you'll have the option to take a detour to the Mingus Mill, an 1886 grist mill which, believe it or not, is still fully functional! If you're here on weekends, you can even see the mill operators grind corn just like they did back in the 1800s.
  • Kuwohi Visitor Center

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Heading toward Clingman's Dome, you'll soon see its famous observation tower. You really haven't seen the Great Smoky Mountains until you've seen them from up here!
  • Quiet Walkways

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Your first major stop is the Beech Flats Quiet Walkway, a perfect spot for anyone who wants to soak up the natural beauty of the mountains without having to hike an arduous trail.
  • Morton Overlook

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    After that, you'll reach Morton Overlook, hugely popular for its unbelievable sunsets.
  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Your drive through the beautiful, majestic Smoky Mountains begins at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Get ready to explore the Smokies and discover why this is the most visited National Park in the country!
  • Rockefeller Memorial

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Up next is the Rockefeller Memorial, where you'll learn more about Rockefeller's importance to the park! This memorial was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt himself.
  • Carlos Campbell Overlook

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The next overlook on your route is Carlos Campbell Overlook, which serves up panoramic views of towering mountains and lush forests.
  • Morton Mountain Tunnel

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Continuing on, you'll pass through the heart of a mountain using the Morton Tunnel. Here, you'll also hear about how a politician named Ben Morton got his name all over the park.
  • Alum Cave Trail

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Next you'll pass the Alum Cave Trail, which takes hikers to the remains of an old salt mine packed with fascinating history.
  • Chimney Tops Overlook

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Your route takes you next to Chimney Tops Overlook, where you'll hear all about wildfires in the Smokies and how they cause lasting damage to mountains like this one.
  • Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Next up is the most accessible trail in the park! Sugarlands Valley Trail can be accessed by wheelchair or stroller, and offers a great way to venture into the scenic wilderness. We'll also turn back the clock to get an in-depth look at the complicated history of this valley and the settlers who once lived here.
  • Kuwohi

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Next up is the most accessible trail in the park: Sugarlands Valley Trail! This scenic trail can be accessed by wheelchair or stroller, and offers a great way to venture into the wilderness.
  • Sugarlands Visitors Center

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The tour leads next to the Sugarlands Visitor Center, a perfect rest stop and the site of a few trailheads.
  • Rainbow Falls Trail

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Our route takes us next to the Rainbow Falls Trail, which leads to the park's most popular waterfall. Standing at 80 feet, Rainbow Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Smokies, but that's not all! When the sun hits it right, it glimmers like a rainbow--hence the name.
  • Cataract Falls

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Your drive continues to Cataract Falls, a beautiful, secluded set of waterfalls tucked beneath a shaded canopy of beech trees.
  • Gatlinburg

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Finally, you'll arrive in the picturesque mountian town of Gatlinburg, where your tour will conclude.
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not!

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Our next stop is perfect for anyone amused by kitschy oddities. This funky museum displays everything from shrunken human heads to rare animal skeletons. We'll get the inside scoop on how it started as a simple one-panel comic strip and grew into a national phenomenon.
  • Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Continue following the road to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. This driving trail invites you to slow down and enjoy the forest and historic buildings of the area. It also features three of the park's most famous waterfalls!
  • Alfred Reagan Tub Mill

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The road brings us next to the Reagen Cabin, which displays a perfect example of old-timey technology in the form of the so-called "tub mill." Hear all about what that is and why it was useful here.
  • Grotto Falls Trail

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Keep driving until you reach the Grotto Falls trail. While it's not quite as grand as Rainbow Falls, this secluded, less crowded waterfall is absolutely worth a visit. On your way, hear about a rare salamander you can only find right here!
  • The Place of a Thousand Drips

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Why settle for one waterfall when you can have several? Our next stop is the Place of a Thousand Drips, where numerous narrow falls come together to form a stunning torrent.
  • Baskins Creek Falls

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Our drive takes us next to the Baskin Creek Falls, a sparkling waterfall where we'll hear about the amusing, and slightly misguided history behind the name of these falls.

What's included

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!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

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Park Passes

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

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