Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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 beer tasting and some free artwork!
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, and Grove Arcade. Stop along the way for 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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets allowed
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Grove Arcade
Walkthrough beautiful Grove Arcade and provide tips for unique bars and restaurants inside.
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.
What‘s Included
Beer Tasting at Twisted Laurel
Free Artwork from Local Artist Shipped directly to your house!
2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville
Beer Sample at Archetype (tickets provided at the end)
Private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center
Public & Private Tour Options Available
Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites
Popcorn
Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French
Gratuities
Options
Evening tour
Private Tour Option
Private Tour Private Tour: This is a 2-Hour Private Group Tour Option of the Discover Asheville Sightseeing Tour & Spirit Samples included.
Private Tour+Custom Itinerary
Private Tour: 2-Hour Private Group Tour Option where you may customize your itinerary. Lead by Local Guide.
Public Tour Option
Public Tour: 2-Hour Public/Shared Discover Asheville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour with Spirit/Beer tastings.
Reviews
366 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to “Meet” Asheville!
Nancy L,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly . Learned a lot about the history of Asheville and the architecture.
Cool walk!
travelcrazies49021,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent walk with Joe. Learned a lot about this cute town.
Walking tour Asheville
Lynne w,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Leslie was great. Super knowledgeable of history of Asheville. Let us stop in stores and browse. Never rushed.
Asheville walking tour
Len,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned a lot about Asheville’s famous people throughout history, architecture, musical scene, art scene, etc. The operator was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job. The downtown really needs to spiff up though.
Asheville Free Tip Based Walking Tour
Terry M,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Peter was very knowledgeable, pleasant and fun to have as our guide 👍🏻 We were also charged. Don’t know if those funds went to Viator or Asheville. Hopefully Asheville What a cool town. Really learned a lot from Peter. It was really fun..
A must do
387maryanned,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour, our guide, Leah, was fantastic!
Great walking tour of Asheville
MARION M,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Leah was great, very informative. Really enjoyed all of the amazing architecture and suggestions on what to do in the area.
Fun tour
kathleengO346LO,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a private tour on a cloudy January Saturday. Our tour guide tailored the excursion to our interests. It was an informative and enjoyable look into Asheville. We were both very pleased. Thank you.
Judy J. Is an awesome tour guide!!!
Leane S,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Judy 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.
Enjoyed it.
Robert R,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good food, refined atmosphere, a little pricey. Plan to share your sides, they are big. Limited parking at the Asheville store.
From US$5.00
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