Great Smoky Mountains Sightseeing Bus Tour

Enjoy an all-day 6-hour sightseeing bus tour of sights in and around The Great Smoky Mountains. This tour also includes a 1-hour lunch break stop. This tour will start at the Apple Barn, go through Pigeon Forge, and then head into Gatlinburg for a short tour of the city and its history, then up the mountain to Rockefeller Memorial then back down into Townsend for our lunch break, and then the Foothills Parkway before going back thru Wears Valley towards Pigeon Forge. Along the way, you will hear amazing stories of local history, shop in some unique local stores, be introduced to some of the best local dining establishments, and see some of the best sights, with some of the most amazing views in the Smoky Mountains. You will be guided by a born and raised local who knows all about what these areas have to offer. This tour was created by a 7th-generation local and is the most in-depth tour in the area. With roots going back over 220 years no one knows more.

Meeting Point

220 Apple Valley Rd

220 Apple Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA

Please check in with the tour driver at the meeting point. The driver will be parked in front of the Apple Barn Creamery in a van or bus. We do not have an office, you just need to check in with your driver when you arrive. If you have any issues finding the vehicle please communicate with us.

What's included:

• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Local guide
• Driver/guide
• Stories and Information

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, 37738-4102, Tennessee

We will be spending about 3 hours inside the park in various areas such as Newfound Gap, Elkmont, Metcalf Bottoms, Etc. There are some areas with stops and some areas we just pass through.

3 hours

Elkmont Ghost Town

Elkmont Road, 37738, Tennessee

We will drive through the old vacation resort called Daisy Town, the Ghost Town of Elkmont. We do not always stop here but we provide information about the historic area.

30 minutes

Townsend

Townsend, Tennessee

We will make a stop in Townsend for 1 hour to give guests time to enjoy lunch and a bit of shopping at a local store stocked full of locally made gifts and creations.

1 hour

Foothills Parkway

37722, Tennessee

We will make 2 stops on the parkway for photos over the valley.

1 hour