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Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

Overview

Discover the best of Asheville on this 2-Hour Public or Private Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. As you take in some of the historical city sites, make your way over to a few local cafes, and a distillery for some bonus tastings.

This tip-based tour allows you to pay what you think it’s worth in the end! You will learn how Asheville became the unique, quirky city you see now and what we are doing to "Keep Asheville Weird."

Your Local Guide will lead you along the Urban Trail, passing by top sites such as the S&W cafeteria, Basilica of St Lawrence, Vance Memorial, and Grove Arcade. Stop along the way for a private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center spirits at Cultivated Cocktails Distillery, and a nap with discounts all over town. Tastings are provided by local businesses who provide them when open/available.

City: Asheville

Sun 27 Apr

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Starting at $5.00

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Sun 27 Apr

Starting at $5.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville

Spirits Tastings at Cultivated cocktails

Private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center

Public & Private Tour Options Available

Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French

Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites

Beer Sample at Archetype (tickets provided at the end)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets allowed

What To Expect

Grove Arcade

Walkthrough beautiful Grove Arcade and provide tips for unique bars and restaurants inside.

Pack Square

We will discuss the history of Pack Square and the unique architecture that surrounds us! We will then walk down Patton and Haywood road, discovering all of the historical monuments on the way to the Basilica.

Urban Trail

Your guide will lead you along the Urban Trail, stopping along the way to sample some local spirits and beer, as well as a donut from Underground Cafe.

Pritchard Park

Pass by Wall street to arrive at Pritchard Park and discuss Drum Circle and local Buskers!

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

Discuss the background and artwork surrounding this historic structure.

Cultivated Cocktails Distillery

Stop by for a sampling of 5-6 spirits from one of Asheville's most popular distilleries.

YMI Cultural Center

An African-American Cultural Venue with art and history exhibits.

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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 (315)

brandasa

Jul 2021

I've been to many free walking tours around the world. I was hesitant to book one in Asheville since it's lighter on history than most cities, but since the reviews were so good here I wanted to give it a shot. We had a man in his mid 50's whose name I didn't catch. It felt like we were just walking around listening to his rambling about restaurants he liked - he didn't really have a cohesive story to tell, nor was it engaging. We bailed after 30 minutes.

Carol_L

Jul 2021

Outstanding tour! Great way to start a visit. Addie was excellent. Very interesting history about the area.

Carol L

Jul 2021

Outstanding tour! Addie was very knowledgeable and her Asheville-like personality was just perfect. We loved it. Great way to start a visit.