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Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Tour

Virginia Virginia
4.9
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$9.99

Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Tour

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Virginia Virginia
 
4.9
60678 ratings
8 Must-See Stops
8 Must-See Stops
12+ days of Audio
12+ days of Audio
2 Starting Point
2 Starting Point
Counterclockwise Route
Counterclockwise Route
Multi-Day Driving Tour
Multi-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

Explore the northernmost section of the Blue Ridge Parkway to discover scenic overlooks, hiking trails for all levels, and even a historic resort. Go at your own pace and Immerse yourself in stunning vistas, charming towns, and rich history as our expertly narrated audio tour enhances every twist and turn of this iconic scenic drive.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Serene lakes and picturesque trails await at Peaks of Otter, a tranquil haven along the Parkway.

• Conquer the challenging trail to Humpback Rocks for breathtaking Shenandoah Valley views that reward your journey.

• Immerse yourself in the Parkway's history and nature at the James River Visitor Center, a gateway to understanding the region.

• Step into the past at Explore Park, where living history and interactive exhibits revive Virginia's heritage.

• Find relaxation and recreation at Sherando Lake, a serene escape perfect for swimming and picnicking.

• Witness nature's grandeur at Thunder Ridge Overlook, where sweeping vistas showcase the Parkway's beauty.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

Recommended Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Waynesboro, VA and Roanoke, VA
Time to complete: Full-day, 6-8+ hours

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I’ll be your guide on this tour.Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.

Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Tour FAQS

This tour has 25 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go



  • Hiking boots or shoes are recommended for most trails, especially for the more strenuous ones. 
  • Hiking clothes
  • Layers
  • Hat/sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks
  • Phone charger
  • Phone mount
  • Credit card
  • Water bottle

There is no fee to enter the Blue Ridge Parkway, but there are some stops on the tour with entry fees. 

The parkway is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Portions of the parkway may close to do inclement weather. Visit the NPS website in advance. 

Please note, although the road is open visitor centers, attractions, and restaurants have varying hours of operation and seasonality. Learn more here. 

Yes! The tour has two starting points, one in Waynesboro, VA near Shenandoah National Park and one in Roanoke, VA by Explore Park. But, feel free to join the tour anywhere along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

Yes! The tour is available from south to north or north to south. For those traveling south to north, you’ll begin the tour in Roanoke, VA. If you’re traveling from noth to south, you’ll begin the tour in Waynesboro, VA.

Yes, you can! if you’re looking to combine multiple Shaka Guide tours, we recommend you combine this tour with our Shenandoah National Park Tour. The Shenandoah Tour ends about a mile from where the Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Tour begins. If you’re doing this, we recommend you budget atleast two days - one day for each tour.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at 1-888-250-2261.

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:


  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
  • The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.

Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.

Monali

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Reviews

4.9 60678 Ratings
  • Tracker Dee
  • 11 May 2026

Excellent narration!!

  • Gatess
  • 11 May 2026

For 5 vacations now I’ve used this app for tours and love it. So informative and an easy way to see the sights.

  • Firstnten
  • 10 May 2026

There isn’t enough space to fit in all the benefits of Shaka Guide’s tour of Big Bend National Park. The GPS locator is accurate, and the narration is superb. Get ready for Park history, including but not limited to paleontology, geology, and land ownership. Stories of the past abound, interspersed with music that fits the topic and the period being talked about by the narrator. We learned so much more than any of the Parks’s 3 (very nice) Visitors Center could possibly teach us, plus, you learn while you’re touring—super efficient and entertaining! I cannot recommend Shaka Guide’s more heartily—regardless of which tour you choose.

  • MnT Nullarbor
  • 10 May 2026

Great value. If you are hiring a car in Hawaii, you MUST download this app. It is fantastic. We did the North Shore tour. The directions were awesome, funny, and informative. We made a few wrong turns, driver error, and it would have been great for the app to recognise we had gone off course, but we quickly realised we had left the "blue line" in the navigation, and got back on track fairly quickly. Overall, it made our day so much better for the guidance it provided.

  • Beesknees681
  • 09 May 2026

Wouldn’t have made the drive without it! worked great with no service and the storytelling was great. The only this is that the lava tube was closed so might be worth an update. Also maybe pointing out that the Nahiku Marketplace is really small bc we drove right past it thinking the line of food trucks wasn’t it haha

  • Stevobadevo
  • 09 May 2026

They did an awesome job of the Petrified Forest National Park. A great balance of facts, info and history.

  • Zig and
  • 09 May 2026

I thought the information was good, the stories interesting but I found that if we veered off the path of the guide, it was difficult getting back to the exact spot on the guide. Using mile markers would be helpful. We were in Poipu Kauai.

  • Hawaiian Honeymoon
  • 09 May 2026

Audio Tour was Great!! If had any suggestions.. maybe an update- says places don’t take credit cards only Cash.. that has changed.

  • 1234mjs
  • 09 May 2026

Best day highly recommend

  • Storitowle
  • 09 May 2026

This absolutely made our trip to Hana! An almost 10 hour round trip adventure was filled with fun, music and history. We had a perfect day that I didn’t have to plan a thing for.

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  • Blue Ridge Parkway South Tour
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    • Blue Ridge Parkway South Tour
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