Top Asheville Walking Tours

Maximize time in Asheville with a guided walking tour focused on the city’s history, architecture, and culture. Meet your guide for a sightseeing tour including top landmarks like the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Arcade, and the Basilica of Saint Lawrence. Get to know the unique city of Asheville from the perspective of a local.

One of the most biodiverse spots in the nation, the Blue Ridge Parkway shouldn’t just be driven—it deserves to be seen on foot, with a naturalist leading the way. With your guide at the helm, you and your small group will hike to gorgeous waterfalls, up to panoramic mountain views, and through the technicolor meadows, hills, and valleys that make Asheville and the Pisgah National Forest so beloved.

Hike the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway on this guided day trip to three scenic waterfalls from Asheville. Take in views of the mountains as you tour the classic road in a comfortable van and hear stories about the area’s natural history and culture from your local guide. Watch for blooming laurels and rhododendron as you walk the easy to moderate trails through lush oak and hickory forests. Enjoy light refreshments along the way with plenty of time to relax by the falls before returning to Asheville.

Maximize time in Downtown Asheville with a sightseeing tour led by a local guide. Learn about Asheville's history and culture during a city stroll that includes breweries, distilleries, cafes, and historic sites. See popular landmarks like the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Grove Arcade, and the Leaf Global Arts Center. Taste local beer and spirits during brewery and distillery visits. In lieu of a tour ticket, tip your guide whatever amount you find fair.

Discover Asheville’s noteworthy landmarks and architectural gems while covering plenty of ground. 3 Hours (Approximately) tour by electric bike lets you safely navigate Asheville’s hilly terrain. Follow your guide through city streets, greenways, and picturesque neighborhoods. At carefully chosen viewpoints, you’ll stop to hear the stories behind historical sites.

Discover the spooky side of Asheville with this small-group nighttime walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll focused on Asheville's haunted and paranormally active locations. Hear stories about local history as you walk past landmarks including the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Battery Park Hotel, and Pack's Tavern. Choose between two different tour lengths depending on your needs and interests.

Horseback riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains is a beautiful way to explore the area’s natural attractions. Trot through fern groves, past rows of wild flame azaleas, and into a white pine forest on well-trained, gentle horses. This tour includes a safety training, too, making it a good choice for beginner horseback riders and children.

Enjoy both the freedom of independent travel and the structure of a guided tour with a self-guided driving tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Download the app and get started from your own vehicle in Cherokee, Asheville, Roanoke, or Afton. Admire the views and look out for wildlife en route between the Great Smokies National Park and Shenandoah. Start and stop whenever you like as you’re in control.

Asheville’s reputation as one of the top cities for brews in the Southeast is well-deserved, but the huge number of breweries to choose from can be intimidating for visitors. Discover which breweries are worth the hype on this Asheville brewery tour, which takes you to craft breweries with behind-the-scene access and ample pours at each. Unlike other Asheville brewery tours, this one is led by a certified cicerone, a recognized expert when it comes to beer.

You know about Asheville’s beer scene, but its coffee scene is just as spectacular—and doesn’t require a designated driver. With this tour, you’ll hit up the city’s best spots with a guide, diving into the darks, lights, single-origins, and more, learning about the passionate coffee-heads in this mountain town. Cuppa joes included, you’ll walk away hopefully inspired and *definitely* caffeinated.

Take a walking tour in the River Arts District, or RAD, with a local guide by booking this walking tour. You'll start at Magnetic Theatre and make your way down Depost Street, where you'll stop to check out a gallery. You'll also visit a coffee shop, a taqueria, a music venue, and watch a glass-blowing demonstration.

Combine a haunted ghost tour with a pub crawl with this unique Terrors Boos and Brews pub crawl in Asheville. Starting from Wedge Brewery Downton, follow your guide around to some of the city’s most iconic spots to grab drinks (own expense) while hearing spooky stories about spirits that may still be lingering around town.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This small-group tour from Nashville starts out with a hike through the forest. At the summit, you'll stretch out your (provided) mat, soak up the views, and unwind as you move through a mountaintop yoga class, which is appropriate for all levels.

Enjoy this experience at the farm. Pet the goats, visit the aviary, explore North Carolina's largest crystal store and much more.

Authentic Experience Our walking tours provide an immersive and authentic experience of Asheville’s brewery scene. By exploring the city on foot, you’ll gain a deeper connection with the local brewing culture and appreciate the character of each brewery. This genuine and personal encounter enriches your understanding of Asheville’s craft beer community.

For some late-night thrills beyond booze, this Asheville ghost tour is hard to beat—it’s the only one that stops at a cemetery. You’ll meet your guide for a spooky sojourn through Riverside Cemetery and the historic Montford neighborhood, hearing about murderers, their victims, wandering spirits, and more. You’ll get tips for more Asheville experiences, and you might even walk away with a ghostly photo or two.

Explore Asheville's historic city center at your own pace and schedule on our smart phone guided tour on our walking tour app. Why take this to - Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour NEVER expires. - Stop anytime, get a drink, meal, explore, and continue when ready. - Listen again after taking it in person. - Professionally produced with top notch narration and music to set the atmosphere. We are going to pass many points of interest and I won’t be surprised – or upset – if you want to pause the tour and browse in one of the many unique shops or art galleries or if you want to stop and recharge at one of the great restaurants or bars. I’ll just wait patiently on the sidewalk and when you come back out, we will resume the tour when you are ready. Try doing that on a group tour!! Are you ready? I’ll meet you just outside the Asheville Art Museum at the blue orb at Pack Square.

Asheville’s music scene is off the charts, and you’ll explore its eclectic roots first-hand on this tour. Led by your local guide, you’ll hit up local and national venues, recording studios, listening cafes, and even a vinyl production facility. The tour ends with a walk around downtown and discounted tickets to Asheville’s famous Moogseum.

Sample the flavors of West Asheville on this guided tip-based tasting tour with a small group. Enjoy free tastings of coffee, Thai tea, cookies, and pastries, as well as discounted beer tastings, and enjoy a guided walk through the Sunny Points Community Garden and Fleetwood’s. Hear insider tips and receive a map of the tour and further discounts to use.

Take a private walking tour of Ashville and stop for a beer at a craft brewery along the way with this experience. Your private guide will take you to downtown and River Arts District art galleries, a farmer’s market, and the famous Bitmore Village, teaching you about the city’s history and culture along the way.

Hop on this 90-minute tour, and you’ll walk away in love with Asheville’s literary scene. Following your guide from stop to stop—including the Thomas Wolfe Memorial and Grove Arcade—hear about (and see!) the city’s deep history across film, literature, pop culture, Hollywood, and more. Doubling as a walking tour of downtown Asheville, you’ll get an intimate look at the “Paris of the South.”

Discover the iconic landmarks of Asheville on a private and romantic walking tour with a local guide. Hear stories of love and unique historical insights as you walk around to the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, historic Grove Arcade, Pritchard Park, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Pack Square Park, and YMI Cultural Center.

Discover Asheville's dark side and haunted stories on this smartphone guided tour. Go at your own pace, and go anytime. The tour never expires. Our Smartphone App guides you step by steps through the streets and has an arrow to help direct you to the next stop,. Along the way you’ll hear about murder, mayhem, the ghosts of churches and alleys, haunted buildings, sidewalks and even a haunted church. Our tours are professionally produced, narrated and infused with spooky music to set the mood and make it fun. After the tour listen again anytime. The tour never expires, go anytime and as many times as you like. It's your tour.