2 Hour Culture Tour in Helen

Overview

A great way to get a fun and informative overview of the culture, history and artistry of our little town!

Along this 1.9 mile easy-paced stroll, you will experience some the best sights, tastes and activities of Helen. You will also learn about how this amazing town became a worldwide tourist destination.

The approximate 2 hour walking tour, led by our local and friendly guides, is the perfect way to start your adventure in Helen!

City: Blue Ridge

Wed 23 Apr

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Starting at $28.50

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Wed 23 Apr

Starting at $28.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Free candy and snack samples will vary per availability of vendors..

Free wine tasting for customers over 21 with proper ID.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total duration includes walking time.

What To Expect

Helen Arts & Heritage Center

Learn about the history of Helen and see the works of many local artists.

Chattahoochee River

Photo opportunity of the river than runs through downtown Helen.

Wildewood

Learn about gold mining in North Georgia and see a gem mining demonstration.

Fox Winery

Opportunity to sample a few locally-made wines for free! (21 up, must have ID!)

The Glassblowing Shop

See local glassblowing artists create right before your eyes!

Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen

Take a brief tour of this renowned candy-maker and sample the goods!

Helen

Plus see the famous local outdoor murals, Amazing hand-crafted Bavarian cuckoo clocks, Sample our famous local pretzels, and snap a picture with Bigfoot!

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (32)

K4523PXmichaelc

Apr 2024

A learning experience! Funtine! Enjoyed the walk. Nice small town. All the buildings are Alpine style. Candy shops. Also saw the biggest clock store. Very interesting.

Autumn_B

Mar 2024

Brent and Lilly were AWESOME tour guides and gave us a well-rounded tour of the must-see spots when visiting Helen. It was a lot of fun and a great way to learn the history of how the little village town became what it is today! They were fun, engaging, and we appreciated their personal touches on the experience. Whether its your first time visiting Helen or you've been numerous times, the tour is an great opportunity to learn something new and you will not regret it! Big thanks for helping us to have a great first day in Helen!!!

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Autumn, you and your group were such a pleasure. We really enjoyed spending our day with you and we are grateful you chose to spend your day with us! Come back and see us again! -Lilly

Riya_D

Mar 2024

The tour guides were super engaging and made the tour fun! They showed us some Helen classics, I loved the cuckoo clock store🥰

Response from Host

Mar 2024

You guys were awesome and so much fun to walk with on our tour! See you next time you are in our little Alpine village :-)