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Asheville adventure on bikes!!
Josh and Emma are such awesome tour guides! Josh brings so much personality and fun to the experience! I’ve never seen Asheville from such a unique perspective as this bike tour! 10/10 would ride again!
Big Top E-bike Adventure Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Location
- Asheville, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Big Top Adventure Solutions
- Meeting point
- Craven Street Bridge French Broad River Access. There is a small traffic circle at this location next to a small dock and bike path. Your guide will be parked around the circle and your bikes will be out ready when you arrive! Look for the orange bikes and uniform!Ample parking on Riverside Drive.
Description
See Asheville from the seat of an e-bike on a fun, energetic ride through one of the most colorful cities in the mountains! Led by an experienced guide and circus performer, this tour combines Asheville’s must-see landmarks, fascinating history, incredible views, hidden corners, and wonderfully weird character. After getting everyone comfortable on the bikes, we’ll cruise through downtown and surrounding highlights, stopping along the way for stories, photos, and a closer look at the people and places that shaped Asheville. You’ll hear about everything from the city’s grand architecture and history to its creative culture and circusy past and present. The e-bikes make covering more of Asheville easy and fun, while frequent stops keep it relaxed and engaging. Whether it’s your first visit or you already know Asheville, expect a side of the city you probably haven’t seen! Free backseat passenger bikes! Ages 6+. Contact/message to request and confirm availability - Limited #.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Adult (ages 16–80)
- $55
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:54 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pack Square
Visit the heart of downtown Asheville at Pack Square, surrounded by historic architecture, public art, lively gathering spaces, and views of the city’s distinctive skyline.
Asheville Botanical Garden
Possible Stop depending in time and riders. See the peaceful Asheville Botanical Gardens, home to scenic trails and hundreds of native Southern Appalachian plants and wildflowers.
Asheville
Asheville!
River Arts District
Explore Asheville’s vibrant River Arts District, where colorful murals, working artist studios, galleries, cafés, and historic industrial buildings line the French Broad River.
Rocket Fizz
Free Candy for you! Amazing selection of sweet treats from all over the world!
Riverside Cemetery
Possible stop depending on the riders. Explore historic Riverside Cemetery, a peaceful, tree-lined landmark and the final resting place of notable figures, including author Thomas Wolfe and writer O. Henry.
Grove Arcade
The Grove arcade is an amazing mall built in 1928 and one of the first in America! Amazing Art Deco architecture!
Foundation Studios
Possible stop depending on rider’s preference. Explore Foundation Studios and Marquee, two creative River Arts District destinations filled with working artists, colorful galleries, antiques, vintage finds, handcrafted décor, jewelry, and unexpected treasures. The Marquee is an acre of art!
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Helmet
E bike provided!
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
11 reviews
How it compares in Asheville
- Rated higher than 74% of 58 reviewed tours in Asheville
- Starting price $55 is close to the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Asheville
Excurgo comparison of 150 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 Big Top E-bike Adventure Tour take?
Big Top E-bike Adventure Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Big Top E-bike Adventure Tour cost?
Prices start at $55 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 Big Top E-bike Adventure Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Can I cancel Big Top E-bike Adventure 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 Craven Street Bridge French Broad River Access. There is a small traffic circle at this location next to a small dock and bike path. Your guide will be parked around the circle and your bikes will be out ready when you arrive! Look for the orange bikes and uniform! Ample parking on Riverside Drive. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Big Top E-bike Adventure 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 6 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Big Top E-bike Adventure Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Big Top Adventure Solutions.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Best Bike Tour Ever
THE ONLY ASHEVILLE BIKE TOUR WORTH TAKING!!! Josh was AWESOME, super kind, funny, and informative! He had a two seater bike for my partner and I, super nice bike really smooth ride and a beautiful scenic route through historic Asheville city! 10/10 stars !!!!
A
More than just a bike tour
This is a great tour to take with friends. We even made it to an awesome art festival in the river arts district, with great food vendors along the way!
S
It’s fun and great way to...
It’s fun and great way to see the city Super nice instructor and easy setup Highly recommend it Must try
R
September in Avl
Emma was the best tour guide; !
J
Great for employee outings!
This was an incredible experience! I met Josh and Emma on the street during one of their grassroots advertising event. Such talented and funny people. Never seen juggling so good. We were in town for a business event and i tool our entire group of 6 out with them. It was a blast and Josh kept eveeyone super safe with his instruction!
R
A 10 out of 10 tour
Some of the genuine nicest people I could possibly tour with. Very knowledged about Asheville. Bikes were really nice condition and was very fun. Would absolutely book again and would recommend anyone else to book.
M
Best money I spent while I was in Asheville
I can’t believe how much I got for my money!! Josh was so fun and nice and knowledgeable. The bikes were clean and powerful and smooth. It was the best 2 1/2 hours of my entire trip to Asheville. Highly highly highly recommend!!!
H
Excellent great time
This tour was amazing. The price was right and me and my friends had a great time. Easy to book and the bikes were high quality and very easy to use. The tour guides Emma and Josh were very knowledgeable about the city. Would highly recommend with some friends. Had a great time . Definitely worth doing it again.
S
Loved this tour!
Josh and his bikes were amazing! Being guided by a real passionate local was charming and felt very genuine. The bikes were high quality and comfortable to use. We were given in depth instructions on how to safely ride the bikes that made the entire experience feel very safe and easy. It was fun and extremely worth it to be shown some history and amazing views of Asheville. Josh really made the city feel welcoming and even gave us some good recommendations for after the tour. I'd come back and do this again!
Operator response
Emily! You were such great conversation! Thanks for being a great guest as well!
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