If you want to go beyond Dollywood and experience all that Pigeon Forge has to offer, taking a tour – or six! – is definitely the best way to go. By signing up for a tour, you can check out the sights in and outside of town plus learn tons of amazing facts to share far and wide. Since not all tours are made equal, use this guide on the top six Pigeon Forge tours to see where to best spend your time.
Tennessee Mountain Tours
When Smoky Mountain adventures are calling your name, you cannot go wrong by taking a tour with Tennessee Mountain Tours. They have many excellent tour options available, whether you want to explore the mountainside, stay in town, or do a little of both.
Their most popular tours include:
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Cades Cove
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Vittles & Views
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Moonshine & Wine
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Trees of Many Colors
Perhaps the most popular of all their excursions is the Sights of the Smokies tour. When you sign up for this seven-hour trip, you’ll start in downtown Pigeon Forge before going to Gatlinburg, Wears Valley, and Townsend.
On every trip, their local guides go above and beyond in helping you feel comfortable on the ride and well-informed every step of the way. The guides can even use the TV on the bus to show fun videos that help highlight the upcoming attractions in an all-new way.
Rocky Top Tours
When you want to see all the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and beyond, you’ll want to sign up for a trip with Rocky Top Tours. On their tours, you’ll get to kick back and relax on their mini-coach while they take you on a perfectly curated trip around the region.
They have four tour options to consider, with each one offering different sights and stories. With their informative guides on your side, you can explore Cades Cove or go travel around the mountain foothills in style. For a four-hour deep dive into the upper reaches of the park, take the Smoky Mountain Special tour instead.
Want to learn all about Dolly and other famous locals? Just go on their ever-popular Dolly’s Rags to Riches tour to learn everything you ever wanted to know while seeing the sights related to each story.
Smoky Mountain Pink Jeep Tours
What could be better than taking a tour of the Smokies in the comfort of an adorable pink Jeep? Nothing, that’s what, and with Smoky Mountain Pink Jeep Tours at the wheel, you can do just that.
As they take you on- and off-road, you’ll get to feel the wind in your hair while staying out of the rain. Their custom Jeep is built for your comfort, after all, plus allows you to see all the views without anything standing in your way.
All their tours go for between two to three hours and explore different parts of the park, including the Foothills Parkway, Roaring Fork Trail, and Newfound Gap. You can even go on the Gatlinburg Loop Smoky Mountains Tour to check out all the different attractions in the historic area and gaze upon it all from the scenic overlook.
Scenic Helicopter Tours
If you’re looking for a whole new way to see the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, and even Gatlinburg, then you absolutely need to go on a ride with Scenic Helicopter Tours. As their name suggests, this company takes their guests up on a whirlwind ride over all the best sights in each region.
If you go on one of their trips over the Smokies, you can fly over Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, and many other breathtaking locales across the parklands. Or you can take the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg tours for an overhead view of all the action across town.
For a truly special experience, go on the Pigeon Forge Night Flight for a magical glimpse into the cityscape as it lights up in all its glory. From the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel to Dollywood, you’ll get to see just how the area changes as the sun goes down.
The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour
For a chance to laugh it up mile after mile while getting the inside scoop on all the best attractions in Pigeon Forge, hop onboard The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour. All the magic begins upon boarding their bull-horn adorned bus as it pulls up to get you at Lumberjack Square. Your guides will provide a warm welcome to every guest before getting right into all the fun and games.
Their jokes will have you howling with laughter as you spend two hours checking out all the sights along the way. Plus, you can count on the heat and air conditioning to keep you feeling comfortable mile after mile, no matter when you decide to go on their tour.
If you prefer to keep it a private affair, you’re welcome to book their Private Smoky Mountain Tour instead. Otherwise, you can count on sharing the experience with strangers, young and old.
Smoky Mountain Guides
If you prefer to explore the Smokies on foot, you’ll love to take a trip with Smoky Mountain Guides. Their day hikes and multi-day trips promise to treat you to explorations to remember.
If you go on a day hike, expect to hit the trails for half the day or from sunup to near sundown. Depending on which trip you select, you may get to see waterfalls, mountainsides, and everything in between. They even have adventure photography excursions for those who like to snap photos to remember. Or you can go on their kayak tours, fly fishing trips, and outdoor safety excursions to learn all you want to know about exploring.
On their multi-day hikes, you’ll spend up to four days exploring the forests and waterways to your heart’s content. After spending most of the day trekking through the forests, you’ll settle down in camp and enjoy the relaxing setting to the fullest. Your guides will help you stay safe, comfortable, and wholly entertained mile after mile, so you enjoy every moment away from it all.
As you go on tour after tour, you’re sure to walk away with a newfound appreciation of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Although you’ll undoubtedly land at Dollywood more often than not, you’ll also gain an inside look at all the other attractions in your midst. You can then make the most of every visit with confidence that you’re experiencing all the best in the region.
