Top Tennessee Self-guided Tours

Experience the Smoky Mountains like never before in a premium street-legal 4-seater Polaris RZR built for scenic adventures around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Unlike crowded guided tours, self-guided rentals give travelers the freedom to explore at an individual pace, stop for photos, discover hidden mountain roads, and enjoy the beauty of the Smokies with family, friends, or pets. Rentals are beginner-friendly and include a safety orientation, recommended scenic routes, national park parking pass, and local tips to help maximize the adventure. Whether looking for mountain views, peaceful forest drives, or a fun outdoor experience, Smoky Motorsport Rentals delivers a unique and flexible way to explore East Tennessee.

Discover Chattanooga from the water with an electric Boat rental. Navigate the serene Tennessee River at your own pace, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and iconic downtown views. This eco-friendly, easy-to-drive boat is ideal for families, couples, and friends looking for an unforgettable day on the water. - Captain your own electric boat—no boating experience required - Enjoy activities like swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing on the water - Bring your pets and pack snacks for a personalized adventure - Take in breathtaking sights beneath famous bridges and along the waterfront

Solve a self-guided murder mystery on a walk through the University of Tennessee campus and World's Fair Park. Your AI assistant gets hijacked by Director Zero, a rogue surveillance program that was shut down years ago. He wants you to find out who killed him. Use the app on your phone to follow Director Zero's investigation across 10 real Knoxville landmarks: the UT Student Union, Ayres Hall, the Hodges Library, the Rachmaninoff statue, the Tennessee Amphitheater, the World's Fair Fountain, and the iconic Sunsphere. Decode clues, crack the case, and reach the final reveal. Each chapter has its own puzzle, AI-driven narrative twist, and real Knoxville history, from the 1794 founding of UT to the 1982 World's Fair and the Sunsphere's gold panels. Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 70 minutes for the full 2.8 km route. Perfect for UT students, visiting parents, college tour groups, sci-fi fans, or anyone exploring Knoxville with a story.

Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to the Smokies, but its own story is worth staying in town for. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Gatlinburg on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Visit the Martha Jane Ogle Cabin, Anakeesta, and the Gatlinburg Space Needle — pioneers, panoramas, and peaks in one walk • Start when you're ready and walk at your own speed through a town packed with character • A fun activity for families, couples, and groups exploring the Smoky Mountain gateway Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. All the altitude, none of the cable car queue.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to line dance, then this is the experience for you. Save time watching videos over and over again, and instead, get expert guidance from a teacher. The lesson is perfect for beginners, as it starts with the basic steps, and progresses to line dances that are well-known across the US. Best of all, at the end, a video is provided to take home with you, so you can practice in your own time.

Capitol columns, Confederate ghosts and the Mother Church of Country Music — Nashville's downtown plays more than one tune. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Nashville on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Climb Capitol Hill to Tennessee's Greek Revival Capitol Building • Consider the statue of Sam Davis, Tennessee's boy hero • Stand before the Ryman Auditorium, country music's Mother Church Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Music City sets the tempo — try to keep up.

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.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

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!

Discover a variety of Tennessee's moonshine and wine distilleries on a half-day tour from Sevierville. Your guide shares the history of moonshine and prohibition, tastings of wine and moonshine, and details about local breweries and distilleries. Visit multiple moonshine distilleries and wineries, in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, and enjoy tastings at each venue.

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.

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour urban adventure with the Outdoor Escape Room in Downtown Nashville. This interactive experience combines elements of a scavenger hunt, escape room, and city tour, guiding you through Nashville's vibrant streets to solve puzzles and uncover hidden clues. Perfect for friends, families, or team-building groups, this activity offers a unique way to explore Music City while challenging your problem-solving skills.

Roll through the beautiful wilderness of middle Tennessee during this guided side-by-side tour. Most of the trails you’ll trek down are all back country dirt roads, giving you an opportunity to see unique sights like creek crossings, caves, and waterfalls. Cruise into ghost towns and passed historic stores while admiring the beauty of the region. From popular scenic routes to off-the-beaten-path gems, you’ll get a unique view of Tennessee’s interior.

Take in the beauty of Sevierville Nature Park from new heights with this private zipline tour. With the Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, this 2,500-foot-long tour covers seven separate ziplines and sees guests travel up to 50mph. One for adventure lovers, as well as frequent visitors to the area looking to do something new, each tour is guided by a zipline professional who’ll point out areas of interest along your journey.

Arrive at the Bryson City rental location, complete check-in, and collect your Polaris Slingshot R. A refundable $500 security deposit is required at pickup. Before departure, review the vehicle controls and choose a GPS-equipped route based on your interests, available time, driving comfort, weather, and road conditions. Then enjoy up to eight hours of self-guided driving through the Smoky Mountains at your own pace. Insurance and helmets are included. Return the Slingshot to the original meeting point at the agreed time; after-hours return may be available.

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!

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.

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.

Nashville. Last night someone broke into the Country Music Hall of Fame and stole Chet Atkins's guitar. You're a Metro Nashville detective on the case, paired with Ken Clever, a van-lifer private investigator who travels the country solving mysteries. Together, you have one hour to track down the thief before the guitar vanishes.This self-guided city game uses the Questo app to lead you through 10 chapters across Nashville's music district. Start anytime near the riverfront and follow the trail of clues through Music City's most iconic streets. Your investigation takes you past the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium (birthplace of Bluegrass), Ryman Alley where Opry stars once traded secrets, Broadway's Honky Tonk Highway, the celebrity-owned bars at the 3rd Street intersection, and the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Suitable for all ages and music lovers of every stripe. No attraction tickets needed.

There's more to Nashville than the honky tonks on Broadway, and the best way to visit the Nashville neighborhoods is by touring the city on bike. Pedal along the Nashville greenways through parks and tree-lined boulevards, taking in the architectural and every day sights that make Nashville such a great city. Pass restaurants, bars, shops, and sights as you pedal your way downtown, enjoying the city at a slower pace while also getting a workout.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Our hunts are designed to be more than just a list of items to find, with key features you won't find with other app-based hunts: A Royal Quest Theme: The rotating royalty role adds a layer of competitive fun and teamwork that encourages everyone to get involved. Every person gets an opportunity to lead and direct the missions, making it a truly collaborative experience. A Live Remote Host: Unlike other self-guided tours that leave you on your own, our live, virtual host is available via chat to provide hints, answer questions, and ensure a smooth, frustration-free experience. Flexible and Self-Paced: The entire hunt is managed through our easy-to-use app. There's no timer, so you can explore at your own pace—whether you want a quick challenge or a leisurely stroll with plenty of photo ops. A Focus on Fun: Our challenges are quirky and humorous, not dry or historical. We're all about creating laughter and lasting memories with friends and family.

No need to travel far to take this thrilling Pigeon River white-water rafting tour, which departs from a central location right by Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg—one of the closest put-ins in the area. As the lengthiest rafting trip on the Pigeon River, this excursion is perfect for thrill seekers, while a guide on every raft makes it appropriate for rafters of all experience levels.