Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Walkthrough beautiful Grove Arcade and provide tips for unique bars and restaurants inside.
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.
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.
Taste a local beverage called the Salt Face Mule! *Only 2pm guests
Discuss the background and artwork surrounding this historic structure.
An African-American Cultural Venue with art and history exhibits.
Pass by Wall street to arrive at Pritchard Park and discuss Drum Circle and local Buskers!
Stop in to check out the quaint shop and enjoy some free popcorn!
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(390)
We ended up being the only 2 on guests on the tour! It was great! Our guide, Leslie was exceptional, she truly loves this job. Being August it was hot, but we made several stops, and received a few gifts along the way. I have taken tours that cost 10x this tour, I would rate this in the top 3!
This was a great way to orient ourselves to what downtown Asheville has to offer! The history of how Asheville came to be was fascinating! Great tour!
Barbara was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable tour guide. Learned a lot about the history & architecture of downtown Asheville. Downtown is quite different from the Biltmore Mansion which I visited several times the past. Great tour.
It was a nice tour but wish I had learned more about Asheville’s history and the sites visited. I was a little off put by the stated tip requirement.
It was a great way to learn about the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and added great humor on the tour. It is definitely a walking tour. There were some places to rest. . . .but you will certainly want a good pair of shoes.
You see all the beautiful, old buildings in downtown, receiving a lot of background and history the entire walk. Peter was entertaining, fun, and a wonderful guide. Such a great experience.
Learned a lot about the history as we walked thru Asheville. Very hot, humid day & guide’s pace great
Great tour with Peter; good overview of Asheville’s history. Directions on parking and meeting location were clear. Peter clearly loves Asheville, and sharing it with new friends.
Peter was super knowledgeable and very entertaining! Though we had all been to Asheville several times before, we all learned something new.
An absolutely delightful 90-minute walk about town. Peter is a gifted narrator & storyteller. He wove his tale of Asheville history beautifully throughout the tour. He was charming and entertaining, clearly enjoying sharing his knowledge & love of this town. He was also thoughtful & considerate of the needs & abilities of the tour participants. Much appreciated!
