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Roanoke Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
TourTruth score 5.7 out of 10
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30 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Asheville
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Roanoke with offline audio stories, mountain overlooks, and stops at your own pace.
About this tour
Set out on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a scenic drive through mountain overlooks, a storybook village, and a historic orchard. This self-guided Roanoke Blue Ridge Parkway audio tour lets you explore at your own pace, with location-triggered stories and offline maps to keep the route easy to follow.
Travel between Asheville and Roanoke, stopping at Rough Ridge Lookout for sweeping mountain views and Little Switzerland for its European-inspired charm. Hear the tale of Mildred the Bear, take in the scenery and geological features at Table Rock Mountain Overlook, then finish at the historic Orchard at Altapass. Pause for photos, snacks, or side trips, and skip stops that do not interest you. The app works hands-free after setup, and one purchase covers everyone in the car.
Download the tour before you set out, then begin at the listed Roanoke starting point whenever you are ready. Let the Roanoke Blue Ridge Parkway audio tour guide your drive, one memorable stop at a time.
Highlights
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Roanoke
- Admire mountain views from Rough Ridge Lookout
- Explore Little Switzerland, a village with European charm
- Hear the story of Mildred the Bear
- Discover Table Rock Mountain Overlook and its geological features
- Visit the historic Orchard at Altapass
What's included
Included
- Action Tour Guide app access
- Offline maps and location-triggered audio stories
- Self-paced route with suggested stops and bonus content
Not included
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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3.80 / 5 · 30 reviews
Important information
- The tour begins on Franklin Road SW in Roanoke, with the Shell gas station on your left
- No guide will meet you at the starting point
- Download the separate Action Tour Guide app and tour while connected to strong Wi-Fi or cellular service
- After booking, setup instructions and a password are sent by email and text
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- The tour works offline after download and can be started, paused, or resumed over multiple days
- The purchase can be used for one year and is priced per car
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start?
It starts on Franklin Road SW in Roanoke, with the Shell gas station on your left.
How do I access the audio tour?
Download the separate Action Tour Guide app, then enter the password sent by email and text. Download the tour while connected to strong Wi-Fi or cellular service.
Does the tour work offline?
Yes. Once downloaded, the tour and its maps work offline, and audio stories play automatically based on your location.
Can I take the tour at my own pace?
Yes. Start, pause, and resume whenever you like, take breaks, and explore over multiple days.
How long can I use my purchase?
The purchase is valid for one year and can be used for return trips during that period.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.80 from 30 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Asheville
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.7.
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