Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
What's Included
- Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
- Tours NEVER expire
- Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Meals and refreshment
- Parking Fees$3.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Explore Park$3.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Chimney Rock Day Admission$17.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Sherando Lake (Price Varies)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 120 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA
Tour Starts at Blue Ridge Parkway South of Roanoke, VA at the southern end of Mill Mountain Parkway. (Tour can be started vice versa.)
End point
- Waynesboro, VA 22980, USA
The tour ends south of Waynesboro, VA near Afton.
Operating hours
- 05/21/2026 - 06/24/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Itinerary
Explore Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Quarry Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Great Valley Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Montvale Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pine Tree Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Porter Mountain View
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Peaks of Otter Lodge
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Thunder Ridge Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
James River Visitor Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Otter Lake Waterfalls
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Indian Gap Rocks
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Buena Vista
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chimney Rock Mountain Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Irish Creek Valley Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Yankee Horse Ridge Trailhead to Wigwam Falls
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Whetstone Ridge Visitor Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Big Spy Mountain Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20-Minute Cliff Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sherando Lake
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Raven's Roost Overlook
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Ridge Parkway - Humpback Rocks Visitor Center
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Afton Overlook. Start of Blue Ridge Parkway
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
- Plan for 6+ hours
- No entrance fee
- Parkway open 24/7, year-round — roadwork may cause disruptions; check NPS website before heading out
- Visitor center hours vary — some facilities and attractions are seasonal
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
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$11.04
per group (up to 15)up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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