Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

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What You’ll Experience
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2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, French, Spanish
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Explore Asheville's charm on a 2-hour tour. Discover history, visit local cafes, enjoy tastings at a distillery. Pay what you wish. Marvel at sites like Basilica of St. Lawrence and Grove Arcade.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 spirits tasting!


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, Vance Memorial, and Grove Arcade. Stop along the way for a 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.

What You Get

2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville
Private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center
Public & Private Tour Options Available
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Grove Arcade

Walkthrough beautiful Grove Arcade and provide tips for unique bars and restaurants inside.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Pack Square

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.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Urban Trail

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.
Admission Ticket Free
4

Pritchard Park

Pass by Wall street to arrive at Pritchard Park and discuss Drum Circle and local Buskers!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

Discuss the background and artwork surrounding this historic structure.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Cultivated Cocktails Distillery

Stop by for a sampling of 5-6 spirits from one of Asheville's most popular distilleries.
Admission Ticket Included

YMI Cultural Center (Pass By)

An African-American Cultural Venue with art and history exhibits.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

20 S Spruce St, South Spruce Street, Buncombe County North Carolina, United States, US, 28801

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Pack's Tavern (in Pack Square) 20 S Spruce St Asheville, NC 28801 Your Guide will be waiting outside of Pack's Tavern under the trees. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour start time to allow for parking.
End Point

The Flat Iron Hotel, Battery Park Avenue, Buncombe County North Carolina, United States, US, 28801

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We will end at the Flat Iron Building and all guests will receive beer tickets to take on to Twin Leaf Brewery for their discount beers :)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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