Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Asheville by Foot’s remarkable guided walking tours will help you make the most of your Asheville experience. Whether you’re visiting Asheville for the first time or the tenth, with Asheville by Foot you’ll develop a deep appreciation for Asheville’s rich history, stunning architecture and unique culture. This is Asheville’s definitive tour, walking or otherwise, and is led by the most knowledgeable guides in the city. Have an amazing experience becoming an Asheville insider as you explore the city’s rich history, stunning architecture and unique culture. Enjoy an insider’s access to a number of hidden gems reachable only by foot as you tour one of the country’s most unique cities.

Itinerary

1. Pack Square · 10 min

   This is the center of town and our starting point.

2. Thomas Wolfe Memorial · pass by

   The boarding house where the noted American author grew up.

3. Grove Arcade · pass by

   One of the great shopping arcades built in the 1920 in the Gothic Revival style.

4. YMI Cultural Center · pass by

   Important community cultural center that was built by the African-American business community at the turn of the 20th Century.

5. Basilica of Saint Lawrence · pass by

   The final architectural masterpiece of Raphael Guastavino.

6. Pritchard Park · pass by

   Home of Asheville’s famous Friday night Drum Circle.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: We meet at the blue glass sphere in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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