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Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

By Asheville Free Walking Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 301 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

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 and learn about the best places to eat, drink and play, we will provide a map with discounts all over town, including a beer tasting and some free artwork!

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, and Grove Arcade. Stop along the way for private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center. Tastings are provided by local businesses who provide them when open/available.

On the private tours only, we will explore the secret tunnels of Pack's Tavern Restaurant! These tunnels were a part of Asheville's underground clandestine routes used during Prohibition.

Activity location

  • Grove Arcade
    • 1 Page Ave
    • 28801-2382, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 20 S Spruce St
    • 20 South Spruce Street
    • 28801, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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Private Tour Option
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Private Tour
Private Tour: This is a 2-Hour Private Group Tour Option of the Discover Asheville Sightseeing Tour & Spirit Samples included.

Price details
P 3,896.30 x 2 AdultsP 7,792.60
Total
Price is P 7,792.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Beer Tasting at Twisted Laurel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Public & Private Tour Options Available
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free Artwork from Local Artist Shipped directly to your house!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Popcorn
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Beer Sample at Archetype (tickets provided at the end)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Grove Arcade

  • 5m
Walkthrough beautiful Grove Arcade and provide tips for unique bars and restaurants inside.

Pack Square

  • 25m
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.

Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Taste a local beverage called the Salt Face Mule! *Only 2pm guests

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

  • 5m
Discuss the background and artwork surrounding this historic structure.

YMI Cultural Center (Pass by)

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

Pritchard Park

  • 5m
Pass by Wall street to arrive at Pritchard Park and discuss Drum Circle and local Buskers!

Mast General Store

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Stop in to check out the quaint shop and enjoy some free popcorn!

Location

Activity location

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    Grove Arcade
    • 1 Page Ave
    • 28801-2382, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    20 S Spruce St
    • 20 South Spruce Street
    • 28801, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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