Top 9 Historical Tours in Gatlinburg

Destination: Gatlinburg.
“The Mountaineers Way” tour is a casual stroll with a local/professional guide. Hear the stories of how the first settlers entered this area when the Native Indians were still using the land. This area was a large mountain community. We will have the opportunity to see physical structures used for farming, cemeteries, and beautiful streams along the way.
Known For: Gatlinburg Small Group, Gatlinburg Hiking Tours, Gatlinburg Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Gatlinburg.
Step into the shadows of the Smoky Mountains with Grave Intentions, an adults-only walking tour blending haunting true crime, Southern ghost stories, and historical legend. Designed for ages 16 and up, this 90-minute nighttime tour takes you beyond the tourist charm and deep into Gatlinburg’s darker past.
Known For: Gatlinburg Crime Tours, Gatlinburg Walking Tours, Gatlinburg Ghost Tours, Gatlinburg Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Gatlinburg.
This tour meets at the Sugarlands Visitors Center. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains the largest collection of human artifacts of any park in the country. Travel back to a bygone era as we visit remnants of an early 1900's town following the gorgeous, yet, misnamed, Little River. This tour is lead by a highly trained and skilled professional naturalist guide who is passionate and knowledgeable about the Smokies.  For your safety and peace of mind, your guides are certified as Wilderness First Responders and in non lethal bear aversion techniques. **All vehicles will need a 'Park it Forward' Parking Pass**
Known For: Gatlinburg Small Group, Gatlinburg Walking Tours, Gatlinburg Half-day Tours, Gatlinburg Excellent Quality, Gatlinburg Hiking Tours, Gatlinburg Historical Tours, Gatlinburg Nature Walks.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.
Normal Price: 85 USD.
Current Price: 72.25 USD.

Destination: Gatlinburg.
On this hike a knowledgeable guide will discuss the plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the history of the people that called this area home. We'll hike the highest section of the Appalachian Trail through dense spruce-fir forest and climb the Clingmans Dome observation tower at 6,643 feet for a 360 degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Known For: Gatlinburg Small Group, Gatlinburg Likely To Sell Out, Gatlinburg Likely to Sell Out, Gatlinburg Excellent Quality, Gatlinburg Hiking Tours, Gatlinburg Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Gatlinburg.
This trip begins as we pickup at our location in Gatlinburg, TN. We travel in comfortable and eco-friendly vans to our first stop at the remains of a long-gone resort town dating back more than 100 years. We'll learn about the history of logging in the Smokies, the lives of the early Appalachian pioneers, and the founding of the national park. From here we'll travel up the mountains on one of the most scenic roads in the southeast. Along the way we'll stop at scenic overlooks for pictures, questions, and interpretation of the area. Finally we arrive at Newfound Gap and the 5,000 foot-high boarder between Tennessee and North Carolina. Here we will learn about the 2,200 mile-long Appalachian Trail and the the site where President Franklin Roosevelt gave the park dedication in 1940.
Known For: Gatlinburg Private and Luxury, Gatlinburg Historical Tours, Gatlinburg Best Conversion, Gatlinburg Small Group, Gatlinburg Bus Tours, Gatlinburg Half-day Tours, Gatlinburg Top Product.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Gatlinburg.
This tour travels over the crest of the Smokies from Tennessee into North Carolina. Along the way we'll experience one of the most scenic roads in the Southeast along with several panoramic mountain vistas. When we arrive in the Oconaluftee Valley we'll visit historic structures learning about the culture of the native Cherokee and European-descended mountaineers. While exploring this historic valley, we'll keep an eye out for elk. The largest animal in the Smokies, they were reintroduced by the park service in 2001.
Known For: Gatlinburg Private and Luxury, Gatlinburg Historical Tours, Gatlinburg Small Group, Gatlinburg Bus Tours, Gatlinburg Half-day Tours, Gatlinburg Cultural Tours, Gatlinburg Day Trips.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Gatlinburg.
Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Great Smoky Mountains Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible journey through the most visited US national park. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the lowest drivable pass, historic Cades Cove buildings and the park's highest point. Download discover more on your Smokies road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that plays automatically along the drive. With GyPSy Guide you have the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, bypass any that don’t. ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries & tips for half, full or multi day use ✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates ✅ Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Known For: Gatlinburg Car Tours, Gatlinburg Private Sightseeing Tours, Gatlinburg Audio Guides, Gatlinburg Excellent Quality, Gatlinburg Private and Luxury, Gatlinburg Historical Tours, Gatlinburg Best Conversion, Gatlinburg Full-day Tours, Gatlinburg Bus Tours.

Destination: Gatlinburg.
Discover Gatlinburg's eerie past on our top-rated ghost walking tour, the area's most highly acclaimed experience. This hour-long, one-mile journey, led by a local haunted history expert, unveils the chilling stories of the town’s haunted landmarks. Explore iconic sites like the Gatlinburg Space Needle, First United Methodist Church, White Oak Flats Cemetery, and Mountain Mall, each with its own ghostly legend. As you walk through Gatlinburg's historic district, listen to spine-tingling tales of spectral encounters that reveal the town’s darker side. While the tour does not enter private buildings, you'll stand on haunted ground, feeling the thrill of the supernatural with every step. Offered nightly year-round, this tour immerses you in the ghostly lore of Gatlinburg, uncovering centuries-old secrets beneath the town's charming exterior. Visit its most haunted buildings and bars for a chilling blend of history and hauntings that promises to captivate and intrigue.
Known For: Gatlinburg Private and Luxury, Gatlinburg Ghost Tours, Gatlinburg Walking Tours, Gatlinburg Top Product, Gatlinburg Historical Tours, Gatlinburg Best Conversion.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Gatlinburg.
Uncover the haunted history of Gatlinburg on this family-friendly 90-minute walking tour through one of the most storied corners of the Smoky Mountains. Perfect for all ages, the Ghosts of Gatlinburg tour weaves together spine-tingling legends, historical hauntings, and eerie encounters drawn from local lore. You’ll visit some of the city’s most iconic and mysterious locations!
Known For: Gatlinburg Historical Tours, Gatlinburg Walking Tours, Gatlinburg Ghost Tours, Gatlinburg Crime Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.