Top 8 Asheville Tours in the USA

1.Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,053 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Meet your guide at the Asheville Masonic Temple for a 2-hour evening walk through downtown. Hear stories of Thomas Wolfe, Helen Clevenger, the Basilica’s architect, Civil War ghosts, and the Omni Grove Park Inn. Guides such as Brian, Tad, Christian, and Joshua Warren bring local history and folklore to life.

“Honestly, my companion and I thought the tour was overbooked .. 30+ people is too many to enjoy a scary tour..”

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2.Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Ride with guides such as Josh, Torin, Ana, or Leighann through downtown Asheville, greenways, and leafy neighborhoods. You’ll learn local history, practice on a 55-pound e-bike, stop at the Grove Arcade, Basilica, and Grove Park Inn, and finish with mountain views.

“Great bikes and tour guide! Nice ride November weather was perfect! Myself and my 20 year old daughter had a great time! Good for all ages :)”

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3.2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 676 reviews · from $65

Learn to ride a Segway i2, then follow a guide through Asheville’s downtown streets, sidewalks, architecture, and historic sites. Guides Marieve and Teddy are praised for patient instruction and lively local context. The tour runs two hours, caps at seven people, and starts and ends on Montford Avenue.

“Great ride around town with a knowledgeable guide! Would highly recommend to anyone; all skill levels encouraged!”

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4.Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Join Tony from Tumblestone Tours for a five-and-a-half-hour outing from Asheville to three waterfalls near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect a scenic van ride, about three miles of easy to moderate hiking, local stories, hotel pickup within three miles of downtown, and included water, snacks, and electrolyte drinks.

“Booked this trip and so glad I did! Very professional and Tony took care of all the details and shared lots of interesting things out on our hike to the falls. Great way to see this beautiful area. Highly recommend.”

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5.Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, you wash buckets of rough material in covered flumes, keep your finds, feed goats, see peacocks and pheasants, and browse a large crystal and fossil store. Plan on about two hours at this family-friendly Hendersonville stop.

“We had a wonderful time at this cute little farm. We found lots of beautiful gems and saw some really interesting farm animals.”

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6.Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $35

Walk from Pack Square through Asheville’s literary, commercial, and architectural landmarks with a local guide. You’ll see the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Arcade, YMI Cultural Center, Basilica of Saint Lawrence, and Pritchard Park. Guides such as Marilyn, Mary, and Tebbe bring local stories and humor to the route.

“The leader of the tour was the BEST ever. Such knowledge into the city was very special both plus and negative”

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7.Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $5Best value

Walk downtown Asheville for about two hours with a local guide such as Peter, Leah, Judy, or David. See Grove Arcade, Pack Square, the Urban Trail, the Basilica, Pritchard Park, and Mast General Store, with local drink samples, popcorn, and restaurant advice along the way.

“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.”

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8.Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Meet your certified cicerone at Hi-Wire Brewing at 2 p.m. for a three-hour Asheville beer walk. You’ll visit Hi-Wire, Twin Leaf, and Burial Beer Co., taste about 10 local beers, learn brewing basics, and hear how Asheville became a craft-beer center. Guides may include Mark, Michael, Cliff, or Jo.

“Mark was very knowledgeable and friendly and it was enjoyable learning about beer and enjoying the local breweries”

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