Great Smoky Mtn, Dolly Home, Spring Fling, Arts & Crafts Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Embark on a journey through Dolly’s Sevier County, with stops at a covered bridge, an AUTHENTIC antique shop, and a live demonstration of handmade brooms by a 3rd-generation craftsman and have lunch at PREACHER’S BAR-B-QUE, a true local favorite.

This is the ONLY tour that goes to the cabin on Locust Ridge, near where Dolly Parton was born—a rare glimpse into her humble beginnings. You’ll also visit her schools and the church where she first sang, all nestled in the mountain hollers that inspired her music.

Whether you're capturing the peaceful landscapes of Dolly’s backroads or the charm of the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community, this tour offers a rich and rewarding experience that’s both personal and picturesque.

No Dolly tour is complete without a stop in downtown Sevierville, and a treat at Red’s Ice Cream Fountain, one of Dolly’s favorite high school hangouts. Indulge in their homemade ice cream, brimming with nostalgic flavor—a sweet finale and a picture-perfect memory!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is included in tour duration

Although all sales are final, if a guest misses or wishes to cancel a current tour, they may have a credit towards any future tour.

A wheelchair or electric scooter platform is available for all tours.

The tour is geared for guests 15 years and up.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

WiFi on board

Smart Phone Photo Workshop with free Flash Drive

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch and ice cream at Reds are not included in the tour price

What To Expect

Sevier County

The backroads and sights of Sevier County offer a captivating journey through the heart of the Smoky Mountains, revealing a tapestry of natural beauty, historical landmarks, and local charm. Away from the bustling tourist spots, these scenic routes provide a more intimate and authentic experience of East Tennessee's rich landscape and heritage. Dolly's early childhood home, her schools, and her favorite places to write music are all interlaced along the way.

Admission Not Applicable

Sevier County

Lunch is at Preacher's Barbeque, where Jimmy Fallon enjoyed his barbeque so much that he continued to talk about it throughout the week on his Late Night Show. The food is superb.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Great Smoky Mtn, Dolly Home, Spring Fling, Arts & Crafts Tour

Reviews

4.88

42 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

First first Dolly tour
Trek30322268003,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rich was a great tour guide- very knowledgeable and accommodating. We visited some unique businesses with a beautiful drive through the Smokies. Also included was a mini workshop on using the iPhone for pictures. This was the first first Dolly tour of our life hopefully to be followed by a second first dolly tour in the future!
Very interesting and...
readingteach,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting and informative. Learn so much information about the smoky Mountains history and Dolly Parton.
Splendid Tour
davidsQ8565ZW,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was fantastic! Rich is not only a great guide, but very personable. Very knowledgeable of the area. Loved this particular tour. Lunch was great at Preachers BBQ. Always a final stop at Reds Ice Cream shop. It was fun meeting locals and their culture. Thanks Rich for a wonderful day.
A Must Tour if seeking something special
Michelle A,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rich was absolutely an amazing guide. One of the best small tours I have ever been on. You can tell he loves what he does and he is very good at it and is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour. The van will hold 6 comfortably for an intimate adventure. You get to also spend time meeting the local people as you explore the area to give you a better feel for what the community is really like. The fall colors were stunning. I loved all the country back roads we took which makes it even better. Rich has extensive knowledge about many things and of course all things Dolly.
AWESOME
S7677NXdonnam,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
AWESOME‼️ Tour guide Rich was knowledgeable and considerate-easy to work with both Rich and Jane-go above and beyond Several tour destinations are available to choose from‼️
Excellent tour
Michael Y,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Rich the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. He was very accommodating.
The Tour With More
Karen M,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First timer vacationers in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville TN. After I read the reviews for Photo Fast Tours, making the decision to get tickets was an easy one. If you are fortunate enough to get a tour guide who has a wealth of knowledge, has a tremendous amount of personal experiences, an ease of delivery that appeals to listeners, and a heart for sharing the history/historical trivia of this area...then this tour will be one that you will never forget. Rich was our guide. He was exceptional as a guide, as a resource, as a driver and as a kind human being who really enjoys what he does. His own story was inspiring. Water and snacks are provided. Air conditioned comfort in the van. The places that we stopped were interesting, unique and added to the tour. We stopped for lunch and later for ice cream. Rich provides many picture-taking opportunities during the entire tour. Enjoy!
Absolutely Amazing trip
K7275TLconnief,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing day. We were impressed with Rich’s knowledge and his desire to give us a full overview of the area. He went over and above ensuring our experience was more than we expected. We were fortunate that the four of us in our party were the only ones on our tour, and Rich customized our tour to the things that were most important to us! Not only did we see the beautiful scenery but enjoyed local favorites!
Above and Beyond!
Lora M,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was a terrific overview of the area. Rich is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and personable. We loved the areas we got to see. A real highlight of our trip!
Best tour in TN!
662nathanc,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour was outstanding! Rich went above and beyond to show us TN and lots of facts about Dolly and her life. We loved lunch at Preachers and Red’s ice cream. It was our favorite tour. We appreciate everything our tour guide did for us! 5 star!!!