Overview
Explore Asheville, a beautiful, artsy, relaxed and Bohemian city with a small-town vibe in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain.
Asheville is a beautiful place, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and renowned for its vibrant arts scene, outdoor activities and stunning mountain vistas. On your private full-day tour, you’ll mix it up with driving between destinations, and strolling around Asheville’s various neighbourhoods to soak up the atmosphere and admire the historic architecture.
The Downtown Art District is a lively hub of cafes, galleries and museums, you’ll walk past more than 200 locally-owned shops and galleries where you will find everything from pottery and paintings to essential oils, arts and crafts, clothes and shoes.
You’ll be able to admire the contrast between Asheville’s historic architecture like the basilica of Saint Lawrence and the many artists’ studios housed in former factories along with the River Arts District.
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- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Plenty of time to take memorable photos
A professional, local tour guide for your own private group
Private transportation throughout your tour
Hotel pickup/drop-off (if centrally located)
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Beside the Blue Orb sculpture in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square, at 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, United States.
End point
The finish point will be at your pick-up location or close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What to expect
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Downtown
1 hour
Discover the Bohemian charm of downtown Asheville with its many cafes, galleries and boutiques. Explore the eclectic architecture and many historic buildings that were saved from demolition.
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Basilica of Saint Lawrence
15 min
Admire the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence.
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South Slope Brewing District
30 min
Take a stroll down the South Slope Brewing District, which made Asheville the brewery capital of America.
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Montford Area Historic District
45 min
Tour the surrounding communities of Montford, America's First Suburb, developed from 1895-to 1910.
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Biltmore Village
1 hour
Explore Biltmore Village, a quaint and leafy artsy village just outside the entrance to the 19th century Biltmore Estate designed and developed by Richard Morris Hunt and George Vanderbilt.
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River Arts District
1 hour
Discover the renowned River Arts District, a grand re-purposed manufacturing district of 300+ artist's studios, galleries & workshops along a one-mile stretch of the beautiful French Broad River; which bisects the City.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
30 min
Visit a small portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Folk Arts Center for some retail shopping, if time allows.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Downtown Asheville & Biltmore Village: Private Full-Day Tour
Can I cancel Downtown Asheville & Biltmore Village: Private Full-Day Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Beside the Blue Orb sculpture in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square, at 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, United States. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Plenty of time to take memorable photos
- A professional, local tour guide for your own private group
- Private transportation throughout your tour
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (if centrally located)
What's not included?
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Downtown, Basilica of Saint Lawrence, South Slope Brewing District, Montford Area Historic District, Biltmore Village, River Arts District, Blue Ridge Parkway.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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