Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3.2

16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start 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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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!
  • 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!

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.

    How to start the tour: 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. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.

    Amazing Savings: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, Hemphill Knob Rd 195, Asheville, NC, 28803
    (Cherokee to Asheville)
    Departure point
    118 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Blue Rdg Pkwy 118, Roanoke, VA, 24014
    (Roanoke to Afton)
    Departure point
    195 Hemphill Knob Rd, Hemphill Knob Rd 195, Asheville, NC, 28803
    (Asheville to Roanoke)
    Departure point
    Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Newfound Gap Rd 1194, Cherokee, NC, 28719
    After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase Set up your self-guided tour now. Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
    Departure point
    24JR+CQ, Afton, VA, 22920
    (Afton to Roanoke)
    Departure point
    3627 Franklin Rd SW, Franklin Rd SW 3627, Roanoke, VA, 24014
    (Roanake to Asheville)
    End point
    Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, Hemphill Knob Rd 195, Asheville, NC, 28803
    End point
    118 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Blue Rdg Pkwy 118, Roanoke, VA, 24014
    End point
    195 Hemphill Knob Rd, Hemphill Knob Rd 195, Asheville, NC, 28803
    End point
    Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Newfound Gap Rd 1194, Cherokee, NC, 28719
    End point
    24JR+CQ, Afton, VA, 22920
    End point
    3627 Franklin Rd SW, Franklin Rd SW 3627, Roanoke, VA, 24014

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