Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views
Description
Join us on a fun-filled and informative electric bike tour of Asheville! Approximately 3-hours long, this e-bike tour is the perfect way to experience the city’s charm and learn about its fascinating history. You’ll see Asheville’s noteworthy architectural gems, take in the stunning scenery from carefully chosen viewpoints, and hear the stories behind Asheville’s best historical sites. The electric pedal assist and throttles on our e-bikes allow you to easily ride up Asheville’s steep hills! Your expert guide will lead you safely through city streets, bike greenways, and quiet, picturesque neighborhood roads. There is no better way to experience how Asheville has changed in recent years, what makes it so special today, and what’s in store for the years ahead than joining the Flying Bike on our award-winning Downtown Asheville E-bike Tour.
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Stop At: The Grove Arcade and listen as your guide brings the history of this iconic building to life with their exceptional storytelling skills.
Your expert guide will regale you with tales of the construction of this exceptional architectural masterpiece and its renowned builder.
Hear how one man's dream of building an inn in the Blue Ridge Mountains resulted in the construction of one of the most impressive historic buildings in Asheville.
Take in the breathtaking views of the downtown Asheville skyline against the backdrop of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Ask your guide to capture the moment for you on your camera!
If these cobblestones could talk, they’d tell stories of 200 years of mountain legends. As we glide through the city’s historic center, you’ll see the "Original Asheville"—where the Art Deco skyline meets the spirits of the old public square.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The electric bikes will take all of the hard work out of your ride. We routinely have riders that span the spectrum of age and fitness. The main requirement is that you be coordinated and fit enough to balance a 55-pound bike. A training and practice session is provided at the start of each tour. For people that would like to go on the tour but are not able to balance a bike, it is possible to arrange a ride on the back of one of our stretch cargo bikes that will be driven by another person in your party.
- Legally, you must be 16 years or older to operate an electric bike. Guides reserve the right to request proof of age of any rider. Riders should also be at least 5 feet tall to operate their own bike. Guests younger than 16 may ride as a passenger with an adult in their group on the back of one of our cargo bikes or in a child seat (for children ages 1-6 or up to 48.5 pounds).
- Tours are subject to favorable weather conditions. If there is light rain in the forecast but none at the start of the tour, we will decide together at the time of the tour whether to ride. We will provide rain ponchos and rain covers for the storage bags on the bikes to protect your belongings. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Pets are not allowed on tours, please contact us with any questions or concerns.
Reviews(1,277)
Ethan, our guide, was fabulous!! He was knowledgeable, patient and focused on our safety, all while having a great time exploring and learning about the city of Asheville. He also shared some awesome local spots to visit once we left him. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend! Tour guide Ethan is not only an amazing guide, but an amazing human being. First time on e-bike - greatly enjoyed it.
First time on an e-bike. Our guide Ethan was fantastic - made the tour. And the beauty of Asheville didn’t hurt :)
This was a super fun way to see Asheville! We had people of all fitness levels and were all able to get used to the bikes and then truely enjoy the experience. Our guide was Ethan and he was super nice and very knowledgeable about the area. He gave us great recommendations of places to go for food and drinks after our tour!
Hi Julie, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We love hearing that our electric bikes made the hills of Asheville accessible and fun for everyone in your group, regardless of fitness level. Ethan is fantastic at tailoring the experience and sharing his local knowledge, and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope you all had a great time checking out his food and drink recommendations around town! Warmly, Torin
We had an awesome time riding with, and learning from Torin. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Asheville and has a way of sharing history that is accessible and thought provoking. Our time flew by and we came away with new perspectives that would have been impossible to gather in a more fun and entertaining format.
Randy and Zach were the tour guides. I fell off my bike and they were right there to help. Thank You! They are awesome, friendly, caring and created a wonderful atmosphere for the adventure. If they were here I'd give each of them a hug. Take care. Lonnie B
Hi Lonnie, Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! We are incredibly relieved to hear that you are okay after your tumble, and we are so glad that Randy and Zach were right by your side to help you out. Safety and genuine care are everything to us, so hearing that they made your adventure feel warm, friendly, and wonderful means the world to our team. We will definitely pass your "virtual hugs" and kind words along to both of them! Take care and ride safe. Warmly, Torin
The new e-bikes are great and easy to use. Josh did a great job with the tour, and explaining what was ahead. Highly recommend !
Hi Alex, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are so glad you loved the new e-bikes and found them easy to cruise around on. Josh is excellent at keeping everyone safe, informed, and excited about what is around the next corner, so we will be sure to pass your compliments along to him. We appreciate the high recommendation! Warmly, Torin
The Flying Bike bicycles are top notch, newest tech, powerful e-bikes. Our guide, Brian is also top notch. He is very knowledgeable of the Asheville area and was a wealth of information on the history and legends of Asheville. We felt that he was not rushed to get us through the tour route, but felt that he went out of his way to endure that we got the complete picture of Asheville and its quaint neighborhoods and its history. Thanks Brian and Flying Bike, randall & wendy
Hi Randall and Wendy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the city on our powerful e-bikes and felt right at home on our newest tech. Brian is indeed a vital part of our crew, and he loves going the extra mile to share the fascinating history, architecture, and hidden stories that make downtown Asheville so unique. We will be sure to pass along your incredibly kind words to him! It was a true pleasure hosting you both on the trails. Warmly, Torin
One of the highlights of our trip to Asheville was this E-bike tour. The owner and tour guide Torin is very passionate about living in and showcasing Asheville. The bikes we rode were brand new, super nice, comfortable and powerful. His personal stories of the landmarks, history, celebrities with local ties and anecdotes along the way were amazing. We got to see so much of the city that would be really difficult to do by foot or even car. Asheville is a great city, but the recent damage from storms has really hurt tourism here. Do this city, this local business owner and your group a service by booking a tour next time you visit. You will love it!
Hi there, Thank you so much for this beautiful review and for your thoughtful call to support local businesses. I am absolutely thrilled that the e-bike tour was a major highlight of your visit to Asheville. Sharing my passion for this community, the unique local history, and personal anecdotes is my absolute favorite part of guiding, so it means a lot to hear how much those stories resonated with you. I am also glad you loved our brand new, powerful e-bikes and that they helped you cover so much ground that would be tough to see on foot or by car. Your support as we navigate the post-storm recovery means the world to us, and I hope to welcome you back for another ride next time you are in town! Warmly, Torin, Owner/ Lead Guide
We had the best experience with Flying Bike. The bikes were brand new, our guide Ethan was amazing, and the sites were varied…scenic, in town, historic. We had our 10 year old daughter with us and they took great care to make sure we were comfortable in the cargo bike before during and after the trip. It was a fantastic tour. Highly recommend!
Hi there, Thank you so much for the five-star review and high recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that your family had the best experience exploring our varied scenic, town, and historic sites. Ensuring that your 10 year old daughter was completely safe, comfortable, and well taken care of in the cargo bike is exactly what we strive for on our family tours. Ethan will be so happy to hear your wonderful feedback about the ride and our new bikes. Thank you for choosing to see Asheville with us! Warmly, Torin, Owner/ Lead Guide
