'A Christmas Carol' Pub Crawl in Asheville
Overview
Our 5-star tour is back for the holidays - a walking holiday adventure through the classic 'A Christmas Carol'! Guided by Asheville's premier Dickensian host, Nigel Humbuggins, you'll visit four of the city's renowned South Slope pubs to enjoy legendary local brews, all while experiencing one of the greatest Christmas stories ever told. Along the way, your host keeps the energy high with playful antics and audience interactions - yet pauses to deliver moments of transcendent acting from Dickens' most poignant passages, giving the tale its full emotional power.
*Brewery stops are subject to change due to events or availability at individual venues.
What's Included
- A progressive retelling of 'A Christmas Carol'
- Theatrical guide in full Victorian costume
- Four-pub guided crawl through Asheville
- Drinks (available for purchase)
- Food (recommended to eat beforehand)
- Parking (Arrive early to find parking)
Meeting Location
27 Buxton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
151 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801, USA
➡ End point subject to change depending on events happening at The Antidote.
What To Expect
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5617411P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- A progressive retelling of 'A Christmas Carol'.
- Theatrical guide in full Victorian costume.
- Four-pub guided crawl through Asheville.
- Drinks (available for purchase).
- Food (recommended to eat beforehand).
- Parking (Arrive early to find parking).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 21. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 'A Christmas Carol' Pub Crawl in Asheville is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for ‘A Christmas Carol’ Pub Crawl in Asheville will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A progressive retelling of 'A Christmas Carol'
- Theatrical guide in full Victorian costume
- Four-pub guided crawl through Asheville
- Drinks (available for purchase)
- Food (recommended to eat beforehand)
- Parking (Arrive early to find parking)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
