Start your tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee, Asheville, Roanoke, or Afton. This flexible tour offers three sections: Cherokee to Asheville, Asheville to Roanoke, and Roanoke to Skyline Drive. Explore at your own pace.

Cherokee to Asheville: Journey from the Great Smoky Mountains to Asheville, enjoy stops at Cowee Mountain and Cherry Cove Overlooks, and hike trails like Skinny Dip Falls. Learn about the local Cherokee peoples and the history of Asheville.

Asheville to Roanoke: Transition from North Carolina’s serenity to Virginia’s rugged landscapes. Experience the Chestoa Viewpoint and Grandview Overlook, explore historic small towns, and delve into the Appalachian industrial history.

Roanoke to Skyline Drive: Connect to Skyline Drive and explore scenic vistas like the Peaks of Otter and parts of the Appalachian Trail. Discover stories of local figures and end your journey at Shenandoah National Park.

This tour is perfect for those looking to enhance their scenic drive with rich history and endless natural beauty.

Witness the breathtaking majesty of this primordial mountain range
Dive into the legends of the Cherokee peoples, among the first inhabitants of the Blue Ridge
Make the most of your road trip by taking the scenic route
Uncover the fascinating history of this parkway and the people who built it

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket