Top Rated Tours in Asheville

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Downtown Asheville Art District, Asheville, NC 28801-3603Explore Downtown Asheville, where you'll get a taste of what makes Asheville so unique, from its well-preserved architecture to its energetic vibe to its natural beauty.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Pack Square, Bordered by Broadway, Market and College Streets, Asheville, NC 28801Take a stroll down Pack Square park, Asheville's front yard, surrounded by the art deco City Hall and other historic buildings. See The Jackson Building, located in Pack Square downtown, is a 13-story Neo-Gothic and one of the most loved skyscrapers in the city completed in 1924, and walk past the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, an old Victorian-style house and one of the most important historical landmarks in Asheville where Wolfe lived as a child and that he immortalised in one of his novels.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: South Slope Brewing District, Asheville, NC 28801, USAFind out why Asheville is considered the brewery capital of America by visiting the South Slope Brewing District, where your guide will make sure you have all the tips you need to enjoy the best food and drinks for the rest of your stay.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Sq, Asheville, NC 28801-3521Walk past the Asheville Art Museum, with a collection of 20th and 21st centuries American art, and discover Asheville's Urban Trail, where every stop marks a historic moment.Duration: 30 minutes

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Blue Ridge Parkway, NCYour tour begins with pickup from your Asheville area hotel or accommodation by an air-conditioned van, which has all captains chairs for the drive to and along the Blue Ridge Parkway when open, which is also Great Smoky Mountain National Park an American treasure well known for its scenic beauty and remarkable mountain views. Sit back , relax and enjoy this stunning drive to our first waterfall in Pisgah National Forest before traveling a short distance to visit two more falls in a beautiful state forest. Along the way you'll listen to interesting stories about the rich history of the area that has been attracting people to the area for generations from your local Asheville guide. Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots for the easy to moderate hiking portion of the tour. You should feel comfortable walking approximately 3.5 miles at one time during the hiking portion of the tour with stops along the way that will allow you time to enjoy falls, a snack and drink that is provided. Bring a small day pack if you have one. Safety is always a priority! After hiking, your tour concludes with transport back to your hotel, leaving you the rest of the afternoon to enjoy at your leisure.Duration: 2 hours

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Blue Ridge Parkway, NCEnjoy hotel pick-up from your hotel in Asheville or meet your guide at Trade and Lore, where you can enjoy a coffee before being whisked away to the historic mountains.Drive along a part of the most scenic and beautiful strip of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which stretches across 470 miles and 8 states. Learn how it has been home to people dating back nearly 12,000 years ago and includes the Iroquois, Shawnee, and Cherokee tribes.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Mount Mitchell, Mt Mitchell, North Carolina 28714, USASee Mount Mitchell - the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and stop for a short hike at Linville Falls, possibly the most famous waterfall in the Blue Ridge. Enjoy stops at quaint towns along the way where you can picture what idyllic mountain life may be like for you, before your ride back to Asheville Center.Duration: 3 hours

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Jackson County, Jackson County, North CarolinaStop by and see the historic Jackson County Courthouse in Sylva NC. Built in a classical revival style in 1913, this courthouse still serves its judicial function today.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Little Tennessee River Greenway, 573 E Main St, Franklin, NC 28734-2649Enjoy a short walk along the scenic trail through a covered bridge over the Little Tennessee River surrounded by nation and vibrant flowers in the spring and summer.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Cullasaja Falls, Highway 64, Highlands, NCOne of the most beautiful waterfalls of The Appalachians.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Dry Falls, Highlands, NCThis amazing waterfall pours thousands of gallons of water per minute. You can actually walk underneath the falls to see the backside of water!Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Bridal Veil Falls, Highlands, NCFormally known as the drive thru car wash waterfall. tourist used to drive under this fall.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Cliffside, Cliffside, North CarolinaWalk this beautiful level trail around Cliffside Lake and trail. Take in the mountain air, walk on the boardwalk and gaze at the mountain laurels.Duration: 45 minutesPass By: Cullasaja River Gorge, 28 US Highway 64/State Road, Highlands, NC 28741The highest sheer cliffs in the eastern united States. Stop At: Highlands, Highlands, North CarolinaStop at this quaint mountain town to gander at the architecture, folk art, and quirky shops. Guest will be treated to champagne and a light snack. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Gorges State Park, Highway 281 South 976 Grassy Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774The tallest waterfall east of the Rockies.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Whitewater Falls, Sapphire, NCThis is the tallest waterfall in The Eastern United States. Whitewater Falls is a series of waterfalls and cascades on the Whitewater River in North Carolina and South Carolina. Over the 3.5 mi course of the river between the two falls, the Whitewater River drops 1,500 ft, and crosses the state border.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Looking Glass Falls, Hwy 276, Pisgah Forest, NCIn the heart of Pisgah National Forest lies this beautiful fall.Duration: 15 minutes

ItineraryScenic, remote and awash with breathtaking beauty, the French Broad Gorge, also known as Section 9 (FB9), rafting adventure takes you through 5 miles of intermediate-level, class II and class III rapids starting at Barnard River Park where the water enters Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a laid back vibe with opportunities to stop for a jump off the raft or rocks for a refreshing dip in the river. Rafters will be on the water for 1.5-2 hours which will be filled with some of the best whitewater in all of Western North Carolina.

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: BREW-ed, Asheville, NCThis Brewery Tour is hosted by a Certified Cicerone, a recognized expert when it comes to beer. As your guide takes you to each brewery, you'll do more than just drink. You'll learn about the brewing process, the ingredients and the history of beer while you discover some of the best breweries Asheville has to offer. At each stop on the brewery tour, you will enjoy three to four six ounce samples of beer. It is highly recommended that you eat a substantial meal before the tour and take smaller samples if you feel like you've had enough alcohol. In between breweries, your guide will tell you about the history of Asheville and how it came to be the beautiful city it is today. Feel free to ask questions at any point during the tour.Want to remember your trip to Asheville? Order a commemorative pint glass at checkout!Stop At: Catawba Brewery, 63 Brook St, Asheville, NC 28803-2766Your expert guide will meet you at Catawba Brewing, where you'll sample award winning beers and hear the story of one of Western North Carolina's Brewing Pioneers!Duration: 1 hourStop At: Twin Leaf Brewery, 144 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4026After Catawba, your group will head to Twin Leaf Brewery. At Twin Leaf, you'll get exclusive behind the scenes access to the production area, where you'll learn about the brewing process; from grain to glass. More delicious beer samples will be served, as you hear Twin Leaf's story.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Green Man Brewery, 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4019After Twin Leaf, your group will head to Green Man Brewery, one of Asheville's oldest breweries. At Green Man, you'll learn more about Asheville's brewing industry as you sip on some of Green Man's award winning beers!Duration: 1 hour