Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together!
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.
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.
What's Included
- 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!
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Cades Cove Daily Tag
Meeting Location
Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Campground Drive
Townsend, TN 37882, USA
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.
What To Expect
Cades Cove Visitor Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
John Oliver Place
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cades Cove Primitive Baptist Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cades Cove Methodist Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cades Cove Missionary Baptist Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Elijah Oliver Cabin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Abrams Falls Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cades Cove Historical Grist Mill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Henry Whitehead House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tipton Road (Pass By)
Carter Shields Cabin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-267535P3
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Average 4.28 out of 5 stars based on 58 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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