Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Snacks Popcorn
- Alcoholic beverages Beer Tasting at Twisted Laurel
- Free Artwork from Local Artist Shipped directly to your house!
- Public & Private Tour Options Available
- Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites
- Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
20 South Spruce Street
Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
20 Battery Park Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801, USA
We will end at the Flat Iron Building and all guests will receive beer tickets to take on to Twin Leaf Brewery for their discount beers :)
What To Expect
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Grove Arcade
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pack Square
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Urban Trail
Admission Ticket Free
Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
YMI Cultural Center (pass by)
Pritchard Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mast General Store
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pets allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour?
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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.
- Snacks. Popcorn.
- Alcoholic beverages. Beer Tasting at Twisted Laurel.
- Free Artwork from Local Artist Shipped directly to your house!.
- Public & Private Tour Options Available.
- Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites.
- Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French.
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville.
- Gratuities.
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 1. 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 Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour 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
- SnacksPopcorn
- Alcoholic beveragesBeer Tasting at Twisted Laurel
- Free Artwork from Local Artist Shipped directly to your house!
- Public & Private Tour Options Available
- Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites
- Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pets allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
