Top Chattanooga Self-guided Tours

Go whitewater rafting in Tennessee with this half-day adventure along the Ocoee River. After a short safety introduction, board a private bus for a ride through the Cherokee National Forest. Climb aboard the raft and experience more than 20 class III and class IV rapids while descending the river gorge. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to swim, if you wish, on this nature-filled escape from the city.

With as many as 100,000 endangered grey bats coming to roost around the caves of Nickajack Lake, this kayaking tour near Chattanooga offers an exceptional opportunity to watch them on their nightly hunts. You’ll visit the Nickajack Bat Cave and Wildlife Refuge in the Tennessee River and paddle out to the bat cave. While these animals take to the sky during sunset, you’ll learn about the local efforts made to protect and preserve the species.

Prebook your National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Admission Ticket before you arrive in Chattanooga and secure your time at the museum as it’s one of the city’s newest attractions and can fill up fast. Use your ticket during the center’s operating hours and go at your own pace through the exhibit. Plus, you’ll also start your visit with a short video explaining the importance of the National Medal of Honor.

Get a new perspective on Chattanooga with a rafting adventure tour on the Middle Ocoee River. After a safety demonstration, set off on a white water rafting excursion through the scenic Cherokee National Forest. Experience class III and IV rapids as you descend the river gorge. Paddle through the rapids during this exhilarating river adventure.

This digital scavenger hunt lets you learn all about Chattanooga—without a traditional tour guide—while you explore, solve challenges, and answer questions with your teammates. This is an app-led activity, so you don’t need a guide there in person and can start and finish whenever you like, but plan on approximately two hours to complete the scavenger hunt.

There are so many fun activities to do during Christmastime, but many are right in the middle of huge crowds. Book this Chattanooga Saving Christmas Escape Room and have some fun without being pushed around by the masses. This experience is done with the group you choose. Play a fun, interactive game that’s holiday themed and work together to get Santa's sack back in time to save Christmas.

Put your problem-solving skills to the test when you book this escape room experience in Chattanooga. This shared, small-group experience follows Howard Carter’s 1922 archaeological dig in Egypt in search of King Tut’s tomb. You have one hour to find the burial chamber before the authorities arrive and shut the whole site down for good. This tour is a shared experience, meaning multiple groups can book into the same escape room.

Experience the gaming fun of an escape room in Chattanooga with this admission ticket. Sign up for this group session to try your hand at puzzles and race to beat the other team. Learn teamwork skills and strengthen bonds during this Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue experience. Plan something fun and unique for kids during your visit to Chattanooga with this escape room admission ticket. This tour is a shared experience, meaning multiple groups can book into the same escape room.

This escape room adventure transports you back in time to 1944 in Chattanooga as you work to thwart a deadly plot, letting you learn about the region's history in a fun and engaging way. You’ll immerse yourself in the story of Chattanooga’s famous railroads and World War II as you attempt to find the villain scheming to sabotage trains carrying troops and war supplies, for an activity that will keep the whole group engaged.

This outdoor escape room walking tour is the most unique way to explore Downtown Chattanooga—blending interactive puzzles, real-world landmarks, and augmented reality into one unforgettable adventure. As you explore the city, you’ll carry a custom adventure pack filled with real-world clues, tools, and puzzles—paired with an iPad that reveals augmented reality challenges along the way. It’s a hands-on walking quest, much like a scavenger hunt, where your team becomes the hero of the story, solving mysteries across Chattanooga’s local highlights.

Go on three different quests as you learn all about Chattanooga in a fun, competitive, and adventurous way. Explore Chattanooga your own way, without having to follow a guide or stick with a group tour. Solve riddles, undertake challenges, and submit photo evidence as you work your way up the leaderboard and complete your scavenger hunt.

Discover Chattanooga's intriguing history and vibrant culture on a self-guided scavenger hunt walking tour. This interactive adventure combines elements of a scavenger hunt and an amazing race, leading you through key historical sites such as the birthplace of the tow truck and the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame. Uncover fascinating stories while navigating through the city’s streets. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this tour allows you to enjoy Chattanooga like never before—at your own schedule and convenience.

"Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!"

This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups to start, strategize, and explore at their own pace. The core difference is the immersive, lighthearted zombie theme that dictates the tasks—you're scavenging for supplies and completing silly challenges to prove your survival mettle. It’s perfect for team-building or family fun because it's priced per team (up to 10 people), includes the guidance of a remote, chat-based host, and culminates in the unique bragging rights of checking your national rank on the app's leaderboard.

Explore Chattanooga in a unique way on this scavenger hunt from Operation City Quest. Download the app and start the hunt with your group. Earn points by finding objects around the city in any order and completing fun challenges. See how your score compares with other teams. Includes two hours access to a remote interactive guide.

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

Explore Chattanooga on this private scavenger hunt, where you’ll both learn about the city itself, plus play a challenging game at the same time. Take your time solving riddles, taking photos, and moving through the clues. You do have an interactive remote host for around two hours, so factor in around that much time to complete the scavenger hunt. Work together with your group for the best results.

Swap traditional sightseeing bus tours for a more fun, fast-paced, and interactive way of discovering Chattanooga. Choose a start time to suit your schedule, and set off with your group, while completing challenges along the way. The experience puts your problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test as you solve clues and find out about the city’s culture, art, history, and favorite local spots along the way.