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Downtown Asheville & Biltmore Village: Private Full-Day Tour

2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Duration

6 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

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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  • A guided hike sets you up for success with a guide who helps when needed
  • Lunch, water, snacks, backpacks, and hiking poles are all provided for you
  • Round-trip transport from Sedona or Flagstaff included

What To Expect

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Downtown



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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Saint Lawrence



Admire the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

South Slope Brewing District



Take a stroll down the South Slope Brewing District, which made Asheville the brewery capital of America.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Montford Area Historic District



Tour the surrounding communities of Montford, America’s First Suburb, developed from 1895-to 1910.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Biltmore Village



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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

River Arts District



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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Ridge Parkway



Visit a small portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Folk Arts Center for some retail shopping, if time allows.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Private transportation throughout your tour
  • A professional, local tour guide for your own private group
  • Plenty of time to take memorable photos
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off (if centrally located)
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
  • Gratuities

Durations

6 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
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