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Uncover a blend of history, art, and stories as you walk Asheville’s streets. Observe the mastery of structures like the Basilica of St. Lawrence. Learn about the city’s post-Revolutionary War origins and how the raging Civil War impacted Asheville and its slaves. Then see an array of unique sculptures as you continue, such as the Marketplace Sculpture. You’ll also get to meet figures such as famed author Thomas Wolfe and see the eclectic River Arts District. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Get out into nature and experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains on this private full-day guided hike from Asheville. The experience will be tailored to your interests and preferences. Choose the distance you want to hike, and your guide will take care of the rest. Includes a picnic lunch and trekking poles, if requested.

The Asheville scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Asheville.

Explore some of the best spots for fall foliage on the East Coast, including Acadia, Shenandoah, and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, Kancamagus Highway, Blue Ridge Parkway, Bar Harbor, Newport, Salem, and the Freedom Trail, with this self-guided driving tour. Enjoy the flexibility to travel at your own pace, with hands-free functionality, turn-by-turn directions, and offline access. Includes full itineraries, travel tips, audio guide, and text.

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.

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.”

Asheville's only drag queen bar crawl! “Beer Flight” is the ultimate combination of great beer, a hilarious drag queen, and non-stop fun! This two-hour tour includes up to three flights of delicious craft beers, seltzers, wines, and sours. You'll also receive a souvenir sticker, a mid-flight snack, and VIP seats at an after-party event (where available). With no cover charges or waiting times at any of the venues, you'll have plenty of time to snap photos with your fabulous drag queen guide and soak up the amazing atmosphere of Asheville's vibrant brewery scene. Please note that the after-party event is not available on all tours, so be sure to inquire when booking your tickets.

Goodbye, slow-moving walking tours—hello, fast-paced scavenger hunt through Asheville. Using your smartphone, you and your crew will explore the city chasing down clues, solving puzzles, and discovering the “Paris of the South.” You’ll collect points as you complete crazy challenges and hunt down landmarks, turning your city exploration into a fun, treasure hunt–style adventure.

Take a thrilling Blue Ridge Parkway ride from Asheville to Roanoke. Discover the Appalachian Highlands' natural beauty and human creativity. This journey takes you from Asheville's arts and history to Linville Gorge and Craggy Gardens' spectacular views and poignant stories. Admire Mabry Mill's beautiful music, explore the area's fauna, and learn about moonshiners and Revolutionary War heroes. This spectacular Appalachian tapestry offers an unmatched adventure! Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Discover the music history of Asheville with this small-group walking tour through downtown. Follow your guide around Lexington Avenue and The Block, with stops at Moogseum. Black Mountain College Museum & Art Center, famed music venues, and more, and learn about different musicians, bands, sound innovations, and music events.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Solve clues, complete challenges, and race against competing teams while checking out top Asheville sights on this self-guided Asheville scavenger hunt. Follow the guide on your smartphone to reach historical attractions, outdoor art, and essential Asheville sights, all with your self-chosen team of two to five people. Because this tour is all from your phone, you can complete it on your own schedule.

Learn and experience what most people walk right by on the trail! The unique temperate rainforest ecosystem of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains is home to a stunning variety of biodiversity in the form of fascinating and beautiful plants and animals. Get to know the secrets of millipedes, salamanders, fish, insects, trees, and edible and medicinal plants with eye-level, hands-on introductions. This is a great way for kids and adults alike to bring science lessons alive in a very real and meaningful way.

Asheville’s outdoors are picture-perfect playgrounds for kids and adults alike, which makes it a great destination for a scavenger hunt. No matter if you need a break in between breweries on an adults-only getaway or if the kids want a fun challenge that doesn’t involve hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains, this fun scavenger hunt lets you experience Asheville’s outdoor bliss while staying close to the best sites in the city.

Maybe you’ve always said you’d know what to do in the event of a zombie apocalypse—now’s the chance to put you and your friends to the test. Using just your smartphone, you and your crew will scour Asheville looking for objects to help you survive. You’ll collect points, complete challenges, and strategize to outwit the living dead.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville with Shaka Guide's immersive audio tour. Let our audio tour guide lead you through the Appalachian Mountains, sharing captivating stories of the region's history, culture, and natural wonders. With real-time GPS technology that plays audio narration as you drive, you'll never miss a scenic spot or trailhead. Explore at your own pace, enjoy picnics with mountain views, and create unforgettable memories. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a family, Shaka Guide's Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Tour promises an unforgettable adventure. Book now and experience the magic of this iconic route! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Discover the true hidden gems tucked away in The Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC. You'll see places that only the locals know about on this private tour. Witness some of the most breathtaking mountain views and cascading waterfalls that have managed to stay under the radar!

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.

Go beyond strolling Asheville’s art galleries and meet the artists behind the works. With this experience, you’ll meet three of the city’s longstanding artists, getting one-on-one time in their studios. As you talk methods and maybe even try your hand at a creation, you’ll munch on charcuterie and wine, savoring an artistic, creative, informative experience that can only be had in Asheville.

Creating real and authentic memories during an unforgettable hike or drive up to a beautiful landscape here in the Blue Ridge mountains. This experience feels calm and opens up real connection as I document beautiful imagery of you all. This is not a contrived quick and heavily posed style of photography. This is as much about the experience as it is the stunning gallery we create.

Hike to see the sunset over Asheville without the risk of getting lost in the dark on the way down the trail. Choose between an easy-to-moderate 3 mile (4.8 kilometer) hike or a moderate-to-difficult 2 mile (3.2 kilometer) hike, to suit your needs. Both routes will be timed to reach a lookout point before sunset. Go at your own pace as this is a private hike.

A top roping trip with our rock climbing gym is a fantastic way to experience outdoor rock climbing in a safe and controlled environment. Our AMGA certified guides will help you climb the beautiful rocks of Western North Carolina! Top roping is a beginner and family-friendly activity suitable for ages 6 and up, for those both with and without experience. This trip allows everyone to participate and enjoy the stunning views of places like Pisgah Forest or Chimney Rock State Park. Our professional guides will be with you every step of the way, providing you with all the necessary gear and instruction to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience! Get ready to make the memories of a lifetime with us!

Explore a real working North Carolina cattle ranch on this guided tour. Perfect for anyone curious about rural life and animal husbandry, you’ll learn about the importance of rotational grazing—watch the herd!—water conservation practices, land stewardship, and more, beyond taking in the sights and learning about the cattle themselves. Afterward, relax in the picnic area, enjoying the ranch’s slow pace.