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Looking for a guided sightseeing tour, escorted trip or customized hands-on activity during your vacation to experience Asheville and the surrounding North Carolina mountain area? Make the most of your time and let an experienced local guide direct you. From biking to beer, you'll find a big variety to choose from. Some are definitely a little quirky, and all make for great memories. Other adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains include wellness, food, wildflowers, elk, waterfalls, photography, yoga, hiking, fireflies, escape room and more! Feature photo by Asheville Wellness Tours
Asheville & Western NC Guided Tours & Activities
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Asheville by Foot Walking Tours
Take a guided walking tour through downtown Asheville and discover its rich and fascinating history, whether it’s your first time or your tenth time visiting! These walking tours highlight… More Information
Adventure Center of Asheville, Outdoor Family Fun!
Family adventures for ages 4 and over: Climb our Treetops Adventure Park with over 70 challenge elements with 7 different aerial trails, zip our Kid Zip park (ages 4-10), or Asheville Zipline… More Information
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Take a scenic train ride on excursions along the Nantahala and Tuckasegee Rivers, over the mountains, across valleys and through tunnels. Choose from a variety of train adventures departing…
Nature For My Soul: Blue Ghost Firefly Tours, Asheville
Experience the magical display of blue ghost fireflies — only found in a handful of spots in the eastern United States, including Buncombe County. Led by an experienced… More Information
Drip Sauna
Drip Sauna in Asheville offers wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, and outdoor wellness experiences with community sessions, private bookings, and event rentals. Set beside the French Broad River, it’s perfect for relaxation, connection, and self-care.
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Asheville Wellness Tours
Add rejuvenation and relaxation to your next Asheville adventure. Choose from an eclectic menu of lighthearted experiences, including yoga hiking, blue ghost firefly retreats, forest bathing, tarot readings, massage, goat yoga, and more, to build your own custom mini-retreat. Asheville Wellness Tours specializes in girls getaways, corporate retreats, and wedding day wellness with a goal to help you connect more deeply to yourself, one another, and Asheville.
Southern Appalachian Anglers
Take a full-service, guided fly fishing or bass fishing trip near Asheville. You can enjoy the Appalachian Mountains by boating and/or wading in North Carolina's stream-fed lakes and rivers.… More Information
Hood Huggers
Learn about Asheville’s rich African-American history through this interactive driving or walking tour that tells a powerful story of resilience. Created by artist, poet, and visionary DeWayne… More Information
Blue Ridge Hiking Company
Expert guides offer a wide array of hiking excursions, including outfitting gear. In addition to group hikes, they can also customize a trip just for you. Experience sunsets, waterfalls and… More Information
BREW-ed Brewery & History Walking Tours
Take the only brewery tour in Asheville led by a certified beer expert! Learn how beer is made and how to taste it. Get special access to Asheville's breweries and learn the stories behind the… More Information
Kayak Tours and More: GreenFlash Watersports
This family-run watersports company offers guided brewery kayak tours through the River Arts District in Asheville for ages 21+, kayak and paddleboard rentals with shuttle service for all ages, and wakesurfing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding lessons on Lake James.
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Sandy Bee Mine Honey Co
Dive into bee life with a seasoned beekeeper: you’ll don a beekeeper’s suit, explore the apiary, and conduct a hive inspection. Enjoy a curated honey tasting session with a food pairing. Learn all about life inside a colony, stewardship, and honey production. Offered at several venues, each offering unique additional experiences.
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Grovewood Village
Discover a hidden gem rich with art and history adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn. This site is home to Grovewood Gallery, an outdoor sculpture garden, and two museums. 111 Grovewood Rd. Free on…
ACA Adventure Mountain Off Road Tours
Adventure Mountain Off Road Tours is the WNC region's only “You Drive” off-road adventure! Professional guides lead tours through heavily wooded steep slope trails, over rock beds, and through… More Information
Guided Walking Tours
History at Hand offers tours to Downtown history and architecture, Montford architecture, Riverside Cemetery and more. All walking tours are given by appointment. Tours must be booked in advance… More Information
Vagabond Vistas Photo Tours
Will you be visiting Asheville and the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains this year? Not sure where to go for the best photos, or how to best capture them? Make reservations for private photo… More Information
Asheville Urban Photo Tours
Explore Asheville’s urban art and city landscapes on this fun walking tour learning the best photo spots and how to capture them. Each tour is 1 hour and you’ll receive professionally edited… More Information
Tips for Tours & Experiences
- Book well in advance to get the time slot you want.
- Ask lots of questions so you know to expect - especially what to wear and bring along.
- We are lucky to be surrounded by Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and many other state parks and forests. However, these vast areas can be overwhelming and many of the best spots to visit are not well marked. So an investment in a hiking, biking or wildlife guide is usually well worth it.
- Ask about cancellation policies, including bad weather policy.
Additional Asheville & Western NC Guided Tours & Activities
LaZoom Tours
Take the most fun city tour ever in a bright purple bus full of laughter! Through captivating stories, comedy skits, and an enthralling musical soundscape, experience Asheville's history, current…
Asheville Art Museum
Explore an outstanding collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries and discover the richness of Western North Carolina’s unique artistic history at the Asheville Art Museum. Groups… More Information
The Flying Bike - Electric Bike Tours & Rentals
See Asheville the best way possible - by electric bike! The Flying Bike provides unforgettable tours and rentals on their Pedego electric bikes. Join them on a tour and see Asheville’s… More Information
Meet-the-Bears Tours at Grandfather Mountain
Go behind the scenes to meet Grandfather Mountain's resident black bears and learn their names, daily routines, care, and histories from experienced keepers. This intimate experience is available… More Information
Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking
We are lucky enough to have six rivers near Asheville that are good for rafting and kayaking. Find professional companies that provide rafting guides, so no experience is necessary. You can…
Walk With Me Tours
Offering private and customizable tours of downtown Asheville, Biltmore Village, the River Arts District, and auto tours along the Blue Ridge Parkway with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains… More Information
Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Grandfather Mountain
Treat an animal lover to an up-close experience with Grandfather Mountain's resident animals. Hosted by experienced keepers, these tours show where animals sleep overnight and reveal what it takes… More Information
