Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Beer Tasting at Twisted Laurel
2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville
Private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center
Public & Private Tour Options Available
Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French
Free Artwork from Local Artist Shipped directly to your house!
Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites
Popcorn
Beer Sample at Archetype (tickets provided at the end)
Gratuities
Options
Evening tour
Private Tour Option
Private Tour
Private Tour: This is a 2-Hour Private Group Tour Option of the Discover Asheville Sightseeing Tour & Spirit Samples included.
Private Tour+Custom Itinerary
Private Tour: 2-Hour Private Group Tour Option where you may customize your itinerary. Lead by Local Guide.
Public Tour Option
Public Tour: 2-Hour Public/Shared Discover Asheville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour with Spirit/Beer tastings.
Reviews
360 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walking tour of Asheville
MARION M,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Leah was great, very informative. Really enjoyed all of the amazing architecture and suggestions on what to do in the area.
Fun tour
kathleengO346LO,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a private tour on a cloudy January Saturday. Our tour guide tailored the excursion to our interests. It was an informative and enjoyable look into Asheville. We were both very pleased. Thank you.
Judy J. Is an awesome tour guide!!!
Leane S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Judy was very informative and loved back and forth conversation. She definitely loves her job and you can tell as she is upbeat, happy and never appeared to be inconvenienced by questions or comments.
Enjoyed it.
Robert R,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good food, refined atmosphere, a little pricey. Plan to share your sides, they are big. Limited parking at the Asheville store.
Disappointing
Norma B,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00They canceled the tour because I was the only one who signed up and they said they couldn't do it with just one person
Worthwhile introduction to Asheville
Shelley N,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful overview of the city of Asheville! Peter was both knowledgeable and personable. We gained insight into the history, culture and architecture of this charming town. We ended the tour wanting more! Highly recommend!
Enjoyable Tour
Robert F,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice, knowledgeable tour guide. Peter shared a wealth of history about Asheville and the people that developed the city.
Walking Tour
JOSEPH F,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Get job by guide, would recommend to anyone who has never been to Ashville - gives you a good idea of what the city is like
Walk in history
Kelly O,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Many historical facts and fun- learned a lot about Asheville and the city buildings. I appreciated his insights and humor
Walking tour
Vacation52959679979,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walking tour was great. Lots of history and learned a great deal about the architecture of Asheville. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Asheville.
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