Downtown Asheville & Biltmore Village: Private Full-Day Tour
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.
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take memorable photos
- Private transportation throughout your tour
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (if centrally located)
- A professional, local tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Meeting and Pickup
Please meet your guide at the entrance of your hotel, 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Asheville
NC, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Downtown
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
South Slope Brewing District
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Montford Area Historic District
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Biltmore Village
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
River Arts District
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Ridge Parkway
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Plenty of time to take memorable photos.
- Private transportation throughout your tour.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (if centrally located).
- A professional, local tour guide for your own private group.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Downtown Asheville & Biltmore Village: Private Full-Day Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 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
- Plenty of time to take memorable photos
- Private transportation throughout your tour
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (if centrally located)
- A professional, local tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
