Top Asheville Walking Tours

Take a spooky stroll through the streets of downtown Asheville on this ghost walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, learn about the area’s hair-raising tales and dark history, like the woman who haunts the Omni Grove Park Inn, the body entombed in the wall of the Basilica of St. Lawrence and much more. It's a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

Maximize time in Asheville with a guided walking tour focused on the city’s history, architecture, and culture. Meet your guide for a sightseeing tour including top landmarks like the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Arcade, and the Basilica of Saint Lawrence. Get to know the unique city of Asheville from the perspective of a local.

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, breweries, and distilleries 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 Flatiron Building, 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 beer at Twin Leaf Brewery (tickets provided for BOGO at the end) Tastings are provided by local businesses who provide them when open/available. No spirits on Tuesdays

For years, the River Arts District or "RAD," has been a popular spot for visitors; however, many guests arrive with the question: "What do we do once we arrive?" In response, I created a tour that would hit the highlights and provide my guests with a hands-on RAD experience they would not forget! Starting at Magnetic Theatre, we will walk down Depot Street to learn about the history of the RAD, the artists and visit ONE gallery! We stop at the Grind Coffee for a taste of local brews, tour the historical Grey Eagle Music Venue and taste Taqueria snacks, view a glass blowing demonstration at the NC Glass Center. Then walk alongside the river, learning stories about the legends of the French Broad and what activities you can do on the river post-tour! The shorter, 11 am tour, will taste gelato and finish at cotton mill. The 2pm tour will finish on Foundy Street to learn about the graffiti in the area and taste some local wine at Pleb or beer at the wedge brewery. About 3 a mile walk

Hike the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway on this guided day trip to three scenic waterfalls from Asheville. Take in views of the mountains as you tour the classic road in a comfortable van and hear stories about the area’s natural history and culture from your local guide. Watch for blooming laurels and rhododendron as you walk the easy to moderate trails through lush oak and hickory forests. Enjoy light refreshments along the way with plenty of time to relax by the falls before returning to Asheville.

Cycle to five of Asheville’s most popular microbreweries, enjoying a drink (or two) at each location. You’ll be riding a state-of-the-art e-bike, so the hills won’t be a problem. In addition to soaking up the local vibe and great scenery, you’ll sample some of the best craft brews in town. If you like beer and bikes, you'll love this tour.

Take a private walking tour of Ashville and stop for a beer at a craft brewery along the way with this experience. Your private guide will take you to downtown and River Arts District art galleries, a farmer’s market, and the famous Bitmore Village, teaching you about the city’s history and culture along the way.

Take a kayak trip along the French Broad River with this semi-private tour led by a naturalist. You'll paddle through town, passing local attractions such as the Biltmore Estate along the way. Your guide will be on hand to provide narration and answer any question you have about the natural world around you.

Asheville’s reputation as one of the top cities for brews in the Southeast is well-deserved, but the huge number of breweries to choose from can be intimidating for visitors. Discover which breweries are worth the hype on this Asheville brewery tour, which takes you to craft breweries with behind-the-scene access and ample pours at each. Unlike other Asheville brewery tours, this one is led by a certified cicerone, a recognized expert when it comes to beer.

Take time for yourself, breathe deep, relax, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our lovely Blue Ridge Mountains! Enjoy a 2 mile round trip hike to a mountaintop with stunning views plus an hour of yoga for all levels at the summit. We’ll bring the mats. You bring your spirit of adventure! PRIVATE OPTION: Want a private yoga hike? Contact us to schedule your hike any day of the week. NEW! Sunset yoga hikes now available daily for private groups of 4+. Contact us for details. WANT MORE? Add a massage at your vacation rental, farm-to-table cooking class, group tarot reading, or one of dozens of other uniquely Asheville experiences to your day for a full, balanced adventure. Visit our website for details and options.

Explore some of Asheville's most haunted and paranormally-active historic locations during this Guided Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour. Learn the truth behind Asheville’s gruesome and chilling history as your knowledgeable guide walks you past top sites such as the Basilica of St. Lawrence, The Legal Building, Battery Park Hotel, and Pack's Tavern while recounting chilling tales set back during the Great Depression, Prohibition, and the Gilded Age. Travelers have the option of selecting the standard 60-minute tour which includes 8 stops, or opt for the extended tour which lasts 90-minutes and visits an additional 4 stops (12 stops total). Tour Highlights: • Guided Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour of Asheville • Standard 60-Minute or Extended 90-Minute Tour Options • Hear haunted tales of Asheville set back during the Great Depression, Prohibition, and Gilded Age. • Learn the chilling history as you visit sites such as Basilica of St. Lawrence & Battery Park Hotel. • Knowledgeable Guides

Explore Asheville’s Music Scene! Yesterday and Today! We will tell you about Asheville’s connections to members of national and regional Music Halls of Fame. You will learn the local venues for national touring acts, as well as, the spots for our area’s amazing local talent! There will be two informative and historical stops. The first at Citizen Vinyl to explore one of today’s State-of-the-Art Vinyl production facilities, with a recording studio, a cool listening café, and a great vinyl store (Along with a coupon for a later visit). After an informative walk around our historic city, the tour will finish at Asheville’s famous Moogseum: A first rate museum to Bob Moog and his historic Moog Synthesizers. Discount tickets will be available to continue your tour with the good folks at the Moogseum. A must see for all serious musicians!

Excite Your Senses' as we stroll down the concrete drive and I explain the importance and management of productive pastures. The ranch manages the pastures with a rotational grazing system, so keep your eye out for the herd. We want visitors to experience the sights and smells of the farm while discussing the cattles health, and nutrient requirements There are many photo opportunities. In addition, you will see many conservation practices used to protect the farms resources, water quality and environment. ​ Buses, RV's and pets are welcome. Farm Lodge, RV Ranch and a picnic area are available with plenty of parking. Shop at our Farm Store and consider grilling out while you relax in our picnic area enjoying the beautiful views of the mountains. (fees apply)

In addition to the sights and sounds of bustling Downtown Asheville, the AVL Lit Tour includes multimedia elements. Enjoy photographs and recorded readings inspired by Asheville’s literary scene.

Bachelorette party, family vacation or a romantic couple's getaway? Let me capture those moments for you while you visit beautiful Asheville. This photoshoot is for a rural location, if you prefer to meet in downtown Asheville (which has some gorgeous architecture), this could potentially be arranged, subject to a small fee. A dog is welcome, they make such cute family portraits! This activity is designed for up to 6 people maximum, if you have a larger group please contact me so that we can discuss time required and pricing change. You will receive 15 professionally edited photographs and you will have up to 2 weeks from receipt in which to download them.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Is it true that Secret tunnels are rumored to lie beneath Asheville’s downtown area? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Or did you know that there are 15 wineries within 15 miles of Asheville? What is the most famous historical couple of Asheville? Michael C. Hall and Morgan Macgregor. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

The winter is an incredible time to see many aspects of our region hidden by the intensity of the summers. Your naturalist guide will help you uncover some of the secrets that help people and animals survive in this region for so long. Your intimate, small-group tour provides an in-depth experience with vistas, photo ops, waterfalls, and more. -Find the hidden gems uncovered by the winter season -Learn about the area’s history, plants, and wildlife from your naturalist guide -Visit famous waterfalls and ones that most tourists miss

Explore Asheville with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger hunt takes you around the city to find items in any order you want and perform exciting tasks for points. The scavenger hunt is done using an app and you'll be able to check the rankings feature anytime to see how you rank. Our scavenger hunt has a remote guide that will help along the way via chat. Let's get exploring in Asheville.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Is it true that Secret tunnels are rumored to lie beneath Asheville’s downtown area? Or did you know that there are 15 wineries within 15 miles of Asheville? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Shevillians invented the Bellyak, aka the world’s first prone kayak.You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Asheville. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Walk around Asheville while completing the 3Quest Challenge scavenger hunt! Use our app to find a list of objects (provided in riddle form) around the city and participate in fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others on the app's leaderboard. All of the objects and challenges will be divided into 3 quests. Complete the 1st quest, 2nd quest, and 3rd quest, in order, to complete the game! Set a time limit of 2 hours for yourself if you'd like to make the challenge even more intense! During the game, you'll have a remote host who will follow along virtually with you and chat if you need any help! Come explore Asheville with us by completing all 3 Quests!

In Zombie Scavengers of Asheville , players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Asheville today!

Explore Asheville with Crazy Dash! Our scavenger hunt app allows you to explore the city to find items and perform tasks for points. Items can be found in any order you'd like. Check the rankings during your game to see your score and compare it to others around the country! All Crazy Dash scavenger hunts have a remote host that will chat with you during the game. Crazy Dash is our most laid-back scavenger hunt! Take your time and wander Asheville with us today!

The Asheville scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Asheville.