T
Asheville Downtown Guided Walk
Be able to walk up and down streets. Walking for about hour in total time. Have $5.00 in change for parking meter for 2 hours or you can use your card.
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
+4 photos
At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Asheville, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 471 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 24
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Asheville by Foot - Walking Tours
- Meeting point
- We meet at the blue glass sphere in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square.
Description
Asheville by Foot’s remarkable guided walking tours will help you make the most of your Asheville experience. Whether you’re visiting Asheville for the first time or the tenth, with Asheville by Foot you’ll develop a deep appreciation for Asheville’s rich history, stunning architecture and unique culture. This is Asheville’s definitive tour, walking or otherwise, and is led by the most knowledgeable guides in the city. Have an amazing experience becoming an Asheville insider as you explore the city’s rich history, stunning architecture and unique culture. Enjoy an insider’s access to a number of hidden gems reachable only by foot as you tour one of the country’s most unique cities.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $35
- Youth (ages 10–17)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pack Square
This is the center of town and our starting point.
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
The boarding house where the noted American author grew up.
Grove Arcade
One of the great shopping arcades built in the 1920 in the Gothic Revival style.
YMI Cultural Center
Important community cultural center that was built by the African-American business community at the turn of the 20th Century.
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
The final architectural masterpiece of Raphael Guastavino.
Pritchard Park
Home of Asheville’s famous Friday night Drum Circle.
What's included
Included
Tour Guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
471 reviews
How it compares in Asheville
- No. 7 by number of reviews among 150 tours in Asheville
- Starting price $35 is 39% below the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Asheville
Excurgo comparison of 150 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour take?
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Asheville experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Can I cancel Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We meet at the blue glass sphere in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 471 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Asheville by Foot - Walking Tours.
Reviews(471)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
V
We had a very informative...
We had a very informative and pleasant walk with Marilyn throughout downtown Asheville. She has lived there almost 50 years and has personal insight into the history of the area. The walk was pleasant, her stories were engaging, and we got a great overview and appreciation of the history of Asheville. I would highly recommend.
R
First time to Asheville.
This was our first time visiting Asheville. The guided tour was a great way to learn about the history and architecture of the city. Our guide Tebby was very informative and friendly. He utilized every minute of our 2 hours. Thanks for a fun adventure. We would definitely recommend this tour.
D
Great experience. Our...
Great experience. Our guide, Tebbie, was very knowledgeable and very engaging. I highly recommend this tour.
E
Knowledgeable guide for a steal of a deal
Mary was terrific. The history of Asheville is fascinating and she is a wealth of knowledge. This tour for the price feels like a steal!
J
Wonderful tour with...
Wonderful tour with Mary!! My friends and I learned so much about Asheville and appreciated her insight into local happenings!! Thanks Mary- wonderful!!
O
Fair. Good route. Guide weak.
Fair. Good route around a small portion of downtown Ashville. The guide was weak and quite opinionated. If there is a next time, I will insist on a younger guide.
S
Amazing Tour!
I highly recommend this tour. Asheville was brought to life for us by our guide Tebbe. My sister and I were lucky enough to book a private walking tour, and it was the highlight of our visit to Asheville. Tebbe is a masterful storyteller with a deep command of Asheville's history, economics, and politics, and he weaves them all together to bring the city to life. He traced Asheville's story from its Native American highway of towns spaced 20 miles apart, through every boom, bust, and upheaval, right up to the residential growth reshaping the city today. What could have been a dry history lesson of dates and buildings became a beautifully described story of how Asheville became the city it is now. Tebbe was incredibly patient with our questions, genuinely engaged with our curiosity, and made the tour feel like a conversation with a new friend rather than a scripted presentation. We found ourselves completely drawn into his stories. This tour sticks out as probably the best city walking tour I've ever taken.
J
Better with a guide !
The walking tour showed a lot of Asheville that we may have missed walking around on our own. Our guide was knowledgeable about the very interesting history of Asheville and helpful to point out good places to eat and shop.
E
Fun and informative
Tevy was well-informed and had a good sense of humor which made the tour more interesting. We had a good time!
Compare similar tours in Asheville
- Lowest price: Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour — $5
- Best rated: Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views — 4.9 (1,308 reviews)
- Shortest: Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour — 1h 45min
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour | 1h 45min | 4.8 (471) | $35 | |
 Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour | 2 hours | 4.7 (2,152) | $27 | View |
 Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville | 2 hours | 4.9 (470) | $30 | View |
 Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.8 (398) | $5 | View |
 Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour | 3h 15min | 4.9 (350) | $69 | View |
 Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views | 3 hours | 4.9 (1,308) | $74 | View |
 Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville | 5h 30min | 5.0 (676) | $112 | View |
from$35
4.8(471) Free cancellation