Top Asheville Art & Culture

Take a spooky stroll through the streets of downtown Asheville on this ghost walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, learn about the area’s hair-raising tales and dark history, like the woman who haunts the Omni Grove Park Inn, the body entombed in the wall of the Basilica of St. Lawrence and much more. It's a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

Maximize time in Asheville with a guided walking tour focused on the city’s history, architecture, and culture. Meet your guide for a sightseeing tour including top landmarks like the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Arcade, and the Basilica of Saint Lawrence. Get to know the unique city of Asheville from the perspective of a local.

Maximize time in Downtown Asheville with a sightseeing tour led by a local guide. Learn about Asheville's history and culture during a city stroll that includes breweries, distilleries, cafes, and historic sites. See popular landmarks like the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Grove Arcade, and the Leaf Global Arts Center. Taste local beer and spirits during brewery and distillery visits. In lieu of a tour ticket, tip your guide whatever amount you find fair.

Discover Asheville’s noteworthy landmarks and architectural gems while covering plenty of ground. This 2.5-hour tour by electric bike lets you safely navigate Asheville’s hilly terrain. Follow your guide through city streets, greenways, and picturesque neighborhoods. At carefully chosen viewpoints, you’ll stop to hear the stories behind historical sites.

Take our Asheville Boos and Booze haunted pub crawl tour to spice up your work week or vacation with some drinking fun! For up to two hours of spooky fun with drinks and Spirits, hop from one of Asheville's four favorite neighborhood bars to multiple haunted locations. The cost of this tour does not cover drinks, tastings, or facility tours. This trip will take you to four bars in Asheville, which might be a mix of the neighborhood's artisan distilleries and neighborhood bars. Between these already infamous clubs and pubs, there will be a variety of spooky stops! Each stop will take between 15-20 minutes to an hour. Day of the week and season affect the exact lineup.

Asheville’s reputation as one of the top cities for brews in the Southeast is well-deserved, but the huge number of breweries to choose from can be intimidating for visitors. Discover which breweries are worth the hype on this Asheville brewery tour, which takes you to craft breweries with behind-the-scene access and ample pours at each. Unlike other Asheville brewery tours, this one is led by a certified cicerone, a recognized expert when it comes to beer.

Hike the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway on this guided day trip to three scenic waterfalls from Asheville. Take in views of the mountains as you tour the classic road in a comfortable van and hear stories about the area’s natural history and culture from your local guide. Watch for blooming laurels and rhododendron as you walk the easy to moderate trails through lush oak and hickory forests. Enjoy light refreshments along the way with plenty of time to relax by the falls before returning to Asheville.

Follow your guide on a 45-minute horseback riding adventure at Arrowmont Stables and Cabins outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Choose from a variety of departure times, and ride the beautiful Fern Forest Trail, traveling through a dense forest on relatively flat terrain at 4,000 feet. This gentle trail, situated in the Nantahala National Forest, is suitable for all skill levels. Guided safety training plus a ‘test drive’ and helmet (mandatory for those under 18) are provided.

One of the most biodiverse spots in the nation, the Blue Ridge Parkway shouldn’t just be driven—it deserves to be seen on foot, with a naturalist leading the way. With your guide at the helm, you and your small group will hike to gorgeous waterfalls, up to panoramic mountain views, and through the technicolor meadows, hills, and valleys that make Asheville and the Pisgah National Forest so beloved.

Explore the "Paris of the South"—Asheville, North Carolina—on a Segway during this 2-hour guided tour. Traveling via Segway allows you to cover much more ground than you would on foot, which makes this a great comprehensive tour for first-time visitors. You'll get lessons on how to maneuver the 2-wheeled, self-balancing electric scooter before you depart; even beginners will feel safe and comfortable.

Discover the spooky side of Asheville with this small-group nighttime walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll focused on Asheville's haunted and paranormally active locations. Hear stories about local history as you walk past landmarks including the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Battery Park Hotel, and Pack's Tavern. Choose between two different tour lengths depending on your needs and interests.

Experience the beautiful southeast along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Cruise from the edge of the Great Smokies National Park to Shenandoah on this scenic highway bathed in blue mist. Snap photos from jaw-dropping overlooks, spot incredible wildlife, and uncover fascinating history and legends of the Cherokee as you drive. This self-guided driving tour reveals the parkway’s best sites and the hidden history behind it all! Begin your tour in Cherokee, Asheville, Roanoke, or Afton and drive in either direction. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This isn't an entrance ticket.

Join us for a tour on our seasonal Winter Jeep Tour. We only offer this tour during the winter months when major sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are closed to vehicles. This tour is the perfect way to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains in winter. This seasonal tour takes you up scenic mountain roads through Pisgah National Forest. We will reach the famous Blue Ridge Parkway at 5,300ft. above sea level and take a short walk to an overlook. We will also stop to see two roadside waterfalls! Your guide will treat you to interesting stories, information about the forest, and a cup of hot chocolate!  IMPORTANT: It can get very cold out in the mountains. It is roughly 20 degrees colder than it is in Asheville. Our jeeps have plastic windows for the wind but they are not airtight. Please dress accordingly and come prepared for the cold weather.

Learn about local spirits during a visit to the Copper Barrel Distillery in North Wilkesboro. Skip-the-line with premium access tickets and tour the distillery to discover how these authentic American spirits are made. After the tour, taste six craft spirit samples alongside moonshine-infused snacks. Experience the heritage of distilling in North Carolina during this tour and tasting.

Asheville’s music scene is off the charts, and you’ll explore its eclectic roots first-hand on this tour. Led by your local guide, you’ll hit up local and national venues, recording studios, listening cafes, and even a vinyl production facility. The tour ends with a walk around downtown and discounted tickets to Asheville’s famous Moogseum.

As the only ghost tour in the city that stops at a cemetery, we are ready to give you an experience you won't forget! We will start at Riverside Cemetary, learning about the famous authors buried here and some wandering spirits who haven't found their final resting place. Hear stories about mass murdered Will Harris and his drunken rampage and have a chance to enter the receiving vault and maybe even be photographed with the spirits of German POWs if you dare! Then we will walk the historic Montford neighborhood, learning all about cold case murderers, Zelda Fitzgerald at the highland hospital, the Pink Lady at the Grove Park Inn and Erwin's pauper grave. Finally we will venture into downtown to discover what happened at the murder hotel, family reunions at the Basilica of St Lawrence, Helens bridge and Asheville's notorious horse thieves! You will also receive recommendations for where to eat and drink, keeping with the theme of our ghostly adventure!

Take a walking tour in the River Arts District, or RAD, with a local guide by booking this walking tour. You'll start at Magnetic Theatre and make your way down Depost Street, where you'll stop to check out a gallery. You'll also visit a coffee shop, a taqueria, a music venue, and watch a glass-blowing demonstration.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park with a professional guide on this trip from Split. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or a central meeting place and take you to the park, where you'll get to explore its many walkways and waterfalls with a professional guide. You'll also get to take a panoramic boat ride through the park, ideal for photo opportunities.

Hop on this 90-minute tour, and you’ll walk away in love with Asheville’s literary scene. Following your guide from stop to stop—including the Thomas Wolfe Memorial and Grove Arcade—hear about (and see!) the city’s deep history across film, literature, pop culture, Hollywood, and more. Doubling as a walking tour of downtown Asheville, you’ll get an intimate look at the “Paris of the South.”

From wall-to-wall, it’s a roving trip through town to uncover the best of Asheville’s under-the-radar street art, graffiti, murals, and more. Get creative and book your tour today!

Sharpen your photography skills with a custom half-day photo tour from Asheville. Get picked up at your hotel and meet your guide for a private photography-focused tour. Personalize the itinerary according to your interests and set out for a trip into the Blue Ridge Mountains. Learn new techniques from a professional photographer and bring home stellar photographs.

The Asheville Music History Walking Tour explores downtown Asheville through the stories of bands, musicians, sound innovation, and creative culture. During this 2-hour, 1.5 mile stroll, we’ll talk about Asheville’s eclectic music roots, from Scots-Irish and Appalachian traditions to today’s heady blend of rock, blues, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental sounds. The tour winds its way through several downtown areas, such as Lexington Avenue and The Block — Asheville’s historic African-American business district. We’ll stop by the Moogseum, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, famed music venue The Orange Peel, and more.

Spend a day exploring the Blue Ridge Mountain area and improving your photography skills along the way with this full-day educational tour, led by a professional husband-and-wife photography team. You’ll meet your instructors in Mills River and head out to the forest (each in your own vehicles), where you’ll get personalized coaching and instruction to help you get perfect shots.

Explore Asheville's historic city center at your own pace and schedule on our smart phone guided tour on our walking tour app. Why take this to - Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour NEVER expires. - Stop anytime, get a drink, meal, explore, and continue when ready. - Listen again after taking it in person. - Professionally produced with top notch narration and music to set the atmosphere. We are going to pass many points of interest and I won’t be surprised – or upset – if you want to pause the tour and browse in one of the many unique shops or art galleries or if you want to stop and recharge at one of the great restaurants or bars. I’ll just wait patiently on the sidewalk and when you come back out, we will resume the tour when you are ready. Try doing that on a group tour!! Are you ready? I’ll meet you just outside the Asheville Art Museum at the blue orb at Pack Square.