Cades Cove Guided Tour from Pigeon Forge
What your day looks like
Depart Pigeon Forge in a custom-built Panorama Van with 360-degree views and travel through Wears Valley to the "peaceful side of the Smokies." With its picturesque backdrop of rolling green meadows, Cades Cove is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Your expertly trained local guide will weave together stories of early settlers, natural history, and wildlife. Stops will be made at several early structures, such as the Primitive Baptist Church or Carter Shields Cabin. Midway through the loop around Cades Cove, there will be time to explore the Visitor's Center and historic Cable Mill. It's fascinating to see early construction methods and old-time ingenuity at work!
The experience, in brief
- Explore the picturesque Cades Cove with its rolling green meadows
- Learn about early settlers, wildlife, and natural history from a local guide
- Visit historic sites like the Primitive Baptist Church and Carter Shields Cabin
- Stop at the Visitor's Center and historic Cable Mill to see early construction methods
The journey, in full
Take a peaceful journey to the idyllic valley of Cades Cove, considered by many to be the best place to spot wildlife like black bears and white tailed deer. Historic cabins, mills, and churches are tucked into the Cove’s serene edges.
Your day, step by step
Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg
Sightseeing at Cades Cove.
Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg
Sightseeing at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What to know before booking
Included
Experienced guide
Not Included
Tips & Gratuity
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials
Restrictions
No children under 2 are permitted on this tour. Guests with limited mobility may choose to stay in the vehicle at stops. For the safety of our passengers, all guests must have upper body strength and the ability to hold themselves up during the tour. Guests are responsible for getting themselves in and out of our vehicles for their tour.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point at 2611 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 2 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic