Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Asheville, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore Asheville with a local leading the way
- Sip local beer and spirits at breweries and distilleries
- Check out landmarks like the Leaf Global Arts Center
- Hear stories about local history and culture
What's Included
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville
- Public & Private Tour Options Available
- Beer Sample at Archetype (tickets provided at the end)
- Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites
- Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French
- Private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center
- Alcoholic BeveragesBeer Tasting at Twisted Laurel
- SnacksPopcorn
- Free Artwork from Local Artist Shipped directly to your house!
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 20 S Spruce St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
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 Hotel20 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
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 :)
Itinerary
1
Grove Arcade
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Pack Square
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Urban Trail
Admission Ticket Free
4
Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
YMI Cultural Center (Pass By)
6
Pritchard Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Mast General Store
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Pets allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 361 reviews
MARION_M, Jan 2026
Leah was great, very informative. Really enjoyed all of the amazing architecture and suggestions on what to do in the area.
Leane_S, Dec 2025
Judy was very informative and loved back and forth conversation. She definitely loves her job and you can tell as she is upbeat, happy and never appeared to be inconvenienced by questions or comments.
Robert_R, Dec 2025
Good food, refined atmosphere, a little pricey. Plan to share your sides, they are big. Limited parking at the Asheville store.
Norma_B, Dec 2025
They canceled the tour because I was the only one who signed up and they said they couldn't do it with just one person
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Norma,
I wish you had provided the entire context of this in the review. You signed up a few hours before the tour was set to start on a day that it was 20 degrees. I offered you to join us the next day or any other day of the week with multiple times available and you just responded to “forget it,” so we went ahead and cancelled the tour as a result. We do our best to make sure all of our guests are happy, but we also have to be sure not to put our guides in a tough situation with just one guest. I hope you and others can understand that.
Shelley_N, Dec 2025
Wonderful overview of the city of Asheville! Peter was both knowledgeable and personable. We gained insight into the history, culture and architecture of this charming town. We ended the tour wanting more! Highly recommend!
Robert_F, Nov 2025
Nice, knowledgeable tour guide. Peter shared a wealth of history about Asheville and the people that developed the city.
JOSEPH_F, Nov 2025
Get job by guide, would recommend to anyone who has never been to Ashville - gives you a good idea of what the city is like
Kelly_O, Nov 2025
Many historical facts and fun- learned a lot about Asheville and the city buildings. I
appreciated his insights and humor
Heidi_C, Nov 2025
We’ve been to Asheville before, but wanted to know a little bit more about the buildings , history of the area from a local perspective!!
It was an easy social walk and we had a beautiful day. !
Peter was great!. He was informative, funny and was very knowledgeable about the history of the city.
Peter_H, Nov 2025
Peter gave a very thoughtful informative tour covering the history of Asheville and more recent events. His background as a teacher showed as he kept a diverse group engaged. He also provided a list of terrific places to eat tailored to our needs. We love Viator Tours and this is one of the best we’ve ever taken.
Gail_C, Nov 2025
We really enjoyed our tour with Mike! He is very personable, and engaging, and interesting to talk to. I really feel like we got a wonderful feel for downtown Asheville and how charming it is. I learned a lot about the history and architecture and it was very interesting.
Diane_B, Oct 2025
It is very informative and interesting. My husband and I enjoyed every moment. We learned so much about the history of downtown Asheville. You must request Peter as your guide. He was absolutely the best!!
Beate_S, Oct 2025
A very good way to learn and experience things you didn't know about Ashville, NC. The tour had the right amount of time and distance for walking.
Mary_C, Oct 2025
Great guide and she was so knowledgeable about the local history of Asheville. Why did we have to pay again when it was a free tour? They’re a tip based tour.
Bill_J, Oct 2025
Many local sights discussed in very interesting ways! Great guide who truly knows Asheville and the people who work there.
Jessica_L, Oct 2025
David was so knowledgeable, and being a native of Asheville, you could tell he loved this city in every story and historical fact he shared. It was a great tour and very informative!
Nicky_C, Oct 2025
This was a very fun laid back tour that was fun and very informative! I highly recommend this tour if you want to get your bearings around Downtown Asheville.
Denise_R, Sep 2025
Leah was so knowledgeable and clearly loves Asheville. She was very accommodating in pacing the tour to our needs. The stops at the brewery and General Store were nice perks of the tour.. The beer was very good and the popcorn great. Recommendations for restaurants was much appreciated.
AliceWheelwright, Sep 2025
Great way to get the history and points of interest in Asheville. What a beautiful town with fantastic restaurants and shopping areas.
Derik_C, Sep 2025
David did a great job and had a lot of interesting insights. But your app is not very good. I keep filling out the survey but keep getting message to complete it.
Laura_F, Aug 2025
This tour was a great way to see downtown Asheville. Joe was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was very helpful with recommendations.
Bruce_s, Aug 2025
The tour we experienced was not exactly what was offered in the description that Viator gave. It was advertised as a 1 1/2 hr to 2 hr tour which should have also included a stop at a distillery as well as tickets for beer sampling. Our guide was informative but the tour seemed a little rushed and ended in an hour. We did not see a distillery or sample any beer. At the end we tipped the guide and he pressured us for more telling us about the pay structure of the company which left us with a negative feeling
Response from Host, Aug 2025
I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your experience. The distillery is no longer an option downtown since the hurricane that closed it but the map you were given at the end of the tour can be used for the same spirits sampling just in a different location. The beer sampling only happens on days when that restaurant is open but the map can also be used for that. As for the duration and tipping, I am sorry to hear that you were left with a negative feeling. We want all of our guests to enjoy their tours and tip as they feel comfortable. Please reach out at 8284190295 to allow me to make that right to you. We would also love to have you on another tour to show you what an excellent service we can provide!
Galia_T, Aug 2025
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, exited and very friendly. She answered every question. We all had tasted free beer at the bar and popcorn in the general store We really enjoyed the tour.
earlene_k, Aug 2025
This was a new experience and we enjoyed learning the historical nature of the city. The tour guide was personable and knowledgeable about past and present events.
Stephen_G, Jul 2025
Easy paced. Very knowledgeable guide (Peter) who clearly appreciates what Asheville has to offer. Great way to start a visit to the city.
Isabel_V, Jul 2025
Our guide Brock was wonderful! Plenty of info regarding Asheville’s history. Also helped us to familiarize ourselves with restaurants, bars and activities in the area. Highly recommend!!
Angela_D, Jul 2025
Our guide Peter was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He made the city come alive through his storytelling. It is a wonderful way to experience and learn about the city, the city’s history and culture. Highly recommend doing the private guided tour, well worth the money. It was the first thing we did when we arrived into town and it set us up for being able to navigate the city for the rest of the time we were here.
amiram_s, Jul 2025
Jo was great. two hours filled with information about Asheville and its history combined with culinary tidbits and local folklore. A must on your first time in the city.
Lynn_W, Jul 2025
We're 2 friends from Cape Cod and Georgia, who met in Asheville. Neither had been to Asheville before, so took the walking tour to learn about this fabulous city. We were blown away by the tour Peter took us on. He was able to condense history, gossip, politics, architecture, restaurant reviews and effects & comeback of Hurricane Helene in less than 2 hours. Then gave us hints on what we should check out when our tour was over. What a city, but we'd never have appreciated it in the same way without his tour.
Chad_M, Jul 2025
Learning a little bit of history always make traveling/sightseeing within a town that much more better. And I’m super grateful to learn about Asheville on my first time visit.
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