Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Asheville by Foot’s remarkable guided walking tours will help you make the most of your Asheville experience. Whether you’re visiting Asheville for the first time or the tenth, with Asheville by Foot you’ll develop a deep appreciation for Asheville’s rich history, stunning architecture and unique culture. This is Asheville’s definitive tour, walking or otherwise, and is led by the most knowledgeable guides in the city. Have an amazing experience becoming an Asheville insider as you explore the city’s rich history, stunning architecture and unique culture. Enjoy an insider’s access to a number of hidden gems reachable only by foot as you tour one of the country’s most unique cities.

City: Asheville

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour Guide

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 poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

Pack Square

This is the center of town and our starting point.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial

The boarding house where the noted American author grew up.

Grove Arcade

One of the great shopping arcades built in the 1920 in the Gothic Revival style.

YMI Cultural Center

Important community cultural center that was built by the African-American business community at the turn of the 20th Century.

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

The final architectural masterpiece of Raphael Guastavino.

Pritchard Park

Home of Asheville’s famous Friday night Drum Circle.

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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 (319)

Michael_B

Nov 2022

Our guide, Mary, was friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Asheville. We really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for the review and for taking the tour. Mary is such a great guide with a knack for architecture.

KatieG232

Nov 2022

So glad that we made it at the last minute. Mary, our guide, is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and patient. She shared a lot of insider stories and she has a great sense of humor. We learnt so much about Asheville- highly recommend!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for the high recommendation!

Excursion764613

Nov 2022

It was our first time to Asheville and had really no idea of the history,it's important to us to learn some history of the towns and cities we visited on our trip.our guide was able to fill in with her knowledge of the local history.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

We love newbies! Thanks for making us part of your Asheville adventure.