Smoky Mountains
Private Sightseeing
Tours
Trade mountain traffic and parking searches for a private sightseeing excursion planned around your group. Ideal for scenic overlooks, waterfall photo stops, Wears Valley drives, local tastings and custom East Tennessee outings.
Advance reservations • Private group vehicles • Custom & signature itineraries
See more of the Smokies while someone else handles the roads.
Winding mountain roads, busy park corridors and tight overlook pull-offs often mean the person driving misses the best views. A private sightseeing tour with Smoky Bear Shuttle keeps your whole party together in one comfortable vehicle so everyone can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Choose a curated afternoon route like the Highlights of the Smokies tasting and waterfall tour, explore with the Smoky Mountain Discovery Tour, or build a custom hourly itinerary tailored to your group's favorite overlooks, wineries, distilleries and local stops.
Pickups are arranged in advance from hotels, resorts, and accessible vacation rentals across Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Wears Valley, or from a convenient central meeting location.
Request a private sightseeing tour quote →- Pickup areas
- Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Wears Valley or agreed meeting point.
- Tour formats
- Signature afternoon excursions, scenic photo rides, tasting tours or hourly charters.
- Featured routes
- Foothills Parkway, Wears Valley, Red Jasper Waterfall, local wineries and mountain overlooks.
- Trip planning
- Prearranged private or small-group service customized to your schedule and party size.
- Time zone
- Eastern Time for all scheduled pickups and tour departures.
National Park regulations. Sightseeing routes that enter Great Smoky Mountains National Park follow National Park Service road openings, commercial tour rules and park parking tag guidelines. Confirm your requested stops with the team before booking.
Three ways to experience a Smoky Bear sightseeing tour.
Pick a thoughtfully planned signature afternoon or customize a private route around your favorite stops.
Highlights of the Smokies
Spend an afternoon enjoying local moonshine and wine tastings (including Moonshine Depot and Mountain View Winery in Wears Valley), sweeping Foothills Parkway overlooks, Red Jasper Waterfall, and a locally owned food stop.
Mountain views and peaceful valleys
Focus on iconic East Tennessee vistas, tranquil foothill drives, waterfall photo ops and seasonal foliage or Winterfest holiday lights without worrying about parking or navigating steep curves.
Wineries, distilleries and hidden gems
Reserve a private van, town car, limo or party bus by the hour or by the itinerary for moonshine and wine tasting trails, family reunions, birthdays, and bachelor or bachelorette outings.
Private sightseeing for different Smoky Mountain groups.
Tailor the pace, walking distance and stops to the travelers in your group.
Multi-generational sightseeing
Keep grandparents, parents and kids together in a single vehicle with roadside overlooks, low-walking photo stops and flexible breaks for meals or local attractions.
Moonshine, wine and local flavor
Sample regional distilleries, Wears Valley wineries and local eateries across Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg with a dedicated driver handling every mile.
Relaxed scenic discovery
Enjoy an unhurried private ride through the foothills, scenic parkways and hidden local gems without splitting into multiple cars or watching traffic.
Plan around mountain roads, daylight and cabin access
Mountain travel times vary with seasonal traffic, weather and daylight hours. Morning or weekday departures often make it easier to enjoy popular scenic corridors, valley loops and overlooks with fewer crowds.
If you are staying at a cabin in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville, let the team know about road conditions. Some mountain driveways are too steep or narrow for safe access; when necessary, pickup and drop-off are arranged at the nearest safe road or meeting point.
Planning to combine scenic overlooks with distillery or winery tastings, a dining stop, or a mobility-friendly route? Share your group's pace and any accessibility requirements ahead of time so the right vehicle and schedule can be confirmed.
Take in panoramic East Tennessee mountain views while a local driver handles the route.
Get a quote for your Smoky Mountains sightseeing tour
Total pricing depends on whether you book a signature excursion or a custom private charter, along with your date, passenger count, pickup address, vehicle type and total hours.
Before confirming your reservation, review the full quoted rate, what is included (such as private transportation, guide stops or tasting discounts), and the policies for weather, schedule changes and cancellation.
Tip: Fall foliage dates, summer vacation weeks and Winterfest holiday light evenings fill up early. Request your preferred tour date in advance to secure vehicle availability.
Request a Personalized Tour Quote ↗Arrange your private sightseeing tour in three steps.
Share your tour wish list
Contact Smoky Bear Shuttle with your preferred date, group size, pickup location and whether you want a signature tour or a custom scenic and tasting itinerary.
Confirm the route and vehicle
Review availability, quoted pricing, suitable vehicle option, pickup point, planned stops and booking terms before locking in your reservation.
Meet your driver and enjoy
Be ready at your confirmed pickup location, bring your camera and valid ID for any tasting stops, and enjoy a relaxed ride through the Smokies.
Smoky Mountains private sightseeing tour FAQs.
What types of sightseeing tours does Smoky Bear Shuttle offer?
Smoky Bear Shuttle offers signature experiences like the Highlights of the Smokies tour (featuring local moonshine and wine tastings, Foothills Parkway views, Red Jasper Waterfall and a local food stop), the Smoky Mountain Discovery Tour, seasonal Winterfest holiday lights tours, and custom private sightseeing charters.
Can we customize our own private sightseeing itinerary?
Yes. Private tours and hourly charters can be tailored around your group's preferred overlooks, scenic valleys, waterfalls, wineries, distilleries and dining stops, subject to route feasibility and advance confirmation.
Do you pick up directly from cabins, hotels and resorts?
In most cases, yes—door-to-door pickup is available in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Wears Valley, or at a designated meeting point for signature tours. If a mountain cabin driveway is too steep or narrow for safe access, pickup is arranged at the nearest safe location.
What stops are included on the Highlights of the Smokies tour?
The Highlights of the Smokies itinerary includes meeting your guide, visiting Currahee at the Mountain Mile, Moonshine Depot, Wears Valley and Mountain View Winery, a scenic drive and photo stop on the Foothills Parkway, Red Jasper Waterfall, and a final stop at Bigfoot Philly Cheesesteaks (where tour guests receive 20% off menu items).
Can we book a private moonshine and wine tasting tour for a group?
Yes. Private van, town car, limo and party bus options are available for group moonshine, winery and brewery tours—ideal for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, and friends' getaways.
Are private sightseeing tours suitable for seniors and families with children?
Yes. Private sightseeing tours are a comfortable way for multi-generational families and seniors to see the Smokies together without strenuous hiking or navigating mountain traffic. Let the team know about any child-seat or mobility needs when requesting a quote.
Do you offer fall foliage or Winterfest holiday lights tours?
Yes. Seasonal excursions—including autumn scenic drives and the Smoky Bear Holiday Lights Tour across Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg during Winterfest—are available by advance reservation.
How far in advance should we book a private sightseeing tour?
Advance reservations are required and strongly recommended as early as possible, especially during summer vacation weeks, October fall foliage, holiday weekends and Winterfest.
Your Smoky Mountain tour
starts with a good plan.
Contact Smoky Bear Shuttle to book a signature sightseeing experience or request a custom private tour quote for your group. All tours are subject to route confirmation and available dates.
Transportation provider information: Private group charter transportation, excursions and custom sightseeing services offered through Smoky Bear Shuttle, Inc. may be fulfilled by Smoky Bear Shuttle, Inc., Pinyan Inc., or qualified affiliated transportation providers depending on the service and vehicle type. All tours and rides are subject to confirmed availability, pricing, pickup arrangements and applicable booking terms. Drive times and stop durations are estimates, not guarantees.