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We compared all 48 experiences in Asheville so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 48 experiences from US$ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Asheville Ghost Tour: Downtown Walking & Dark History
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Most booked
Asheville Ghost Tour: Downtown Walking & Dark HistoryAsheville's original ghost tour covers Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Arcade, and Civil War sites with a local guide. Evening walking tour, moderate pace, 2+ hours.
2,171 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
Every day
20:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterfall Hike from Asheville
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★Top rated
Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterfall Hike from AshevilleBlue Ridge Parkway waterfall hike from Asheville with hotel pickup, 3 waterfalls, forest trails & scenic drive. 6 hours, small groups, snacks included.
698 reviews
4.97★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Asheville Electric Bike Tour: Downtown & Blue Ridge Views
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Best value
Asheville Electric Bike Tour: Downtown & Blue Ridge ViewsGuided 3-hour e-bike tour of Asheville's downtown, Grove Arcade and Arts District with local guide, helmet and electric bike included.
1,342 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Season until 30 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 74per person

Recommended (7)

Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour: 10 stops, live narration
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour: 10 stops, live narration
617 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h 40m
fromUS$ 41per person
Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway hiking tour near Asheville
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Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway hiking tour near Asheville
574 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 109per person
Comedy Sightseeing Tour Asheville: Live Entertainment on Wheels
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Travelers' pick
Comedy Sightseeing Tour Asheville: Live Entertainment on Wheels
526 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 52per person
Asheville Walking Tour: Historic Architecture & Hidden Gems
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Walking Tour: Historic Architecture & Hidden Gems
473 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1h 45m
fromUS$ 35per person
Hendersonville: Gem Mining & Goat Farm with Crystal Store
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Hendersonville: Gem Mining & Goat Farm with Crystal Store
470 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 30per person
Asheville Waterfall Jeep Tour Pisgah & Blue Ridge Parkway
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Waterfall Jeep Tour Pisgah & Blue Ridge Parkway
455 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 119per person
Asheville Downtown Walking Tour: Beer Tasting & Local Arts
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Downtown Walking Tour: Beer Tasting & Local Arts
409 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 5per person

Top rated (9)

Private Half-Day Hike near Asheville: Customized Trail & Peak
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Private Half-Day Hike near Asheville: Customized Trail & PeakCustomize your half-day hike near Asheville based on distance, difficulty and destination: waterfalls, wildflowers, creekside walks or a 6,000-foot peak.
151 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Asheville: Mountaintop Yoga Hike & Meditation Retreat
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Likely to sell out
Asheville: Mountaintop Yoga Hike & Meditation RetreatPause above Asheville with a mountaintop yoga hike: includes mats, local guide, and forest stories. Private and sunset options available. Book your mindful escape.
106 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Fri–Sun
2
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 89per person
Asheville Food Tours: Downtown tastings with local guides
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Food Tours: Downtown tastings with local guidesWalk through Downtown Asheville Arts District stopping at 6 to 8 restaurants for tastings that add up to a full meal.
138 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h–3h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 100per person
Blue Ridge Parkway Guided Jeep Tour: Small Group, Custom Vehicle
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Travelers' pick
Blue Ridge Parkway Guided Jeep Tour: Small Group, Custom VehicleSmall group jeep tour on the Blue Ridge Parkway's most scenic stretch with a local guide sharing stories about Pisgah National Forest and stops at overlooks up to 5,500 feet.
329 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Blue Ridge Parkway: Scenic Drive Tour with Naturalist & Photo Stops
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Travelers' pick
Blue Ridge Parkway: Scenic Drive Tour with Naturalist & Photo StopsFeel the hush of the Blue Ridge Parkway on a guided scenic drive, with photo stops and short hikes led by a certified naturalist. Includes pickup and expert guide.
103 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Asheville Brewery Walking Tour: 3 Breweries & 10 Beer Samples
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Brewery Walking Tour: 3 Breweries & 10 Beer SamplesVisit Hi-Wire, Twin Leaf, and Burial Beer with a Cicerone certified guide. Sample 10 beers, tour production floors, and learn Asheville's brewing history. Small groups.
350 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h 15m
Wed–Sun
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Guided Asheville E-bike Tour: River Arts District & Murals
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Travelers' pick
Guided Asheville E-bike Tour: River Arts District & MuralsGuided e-bike tour of Asheville's River Arts District, Downtown Arts District and Riverside Cemetery. Helmet and bike provided for this 3-hour tour with a live guide.
127 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
Mon–Sat
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Asheville: Adults-Only Comedy Ghost Tour Downtown & Montford
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Travelers' pick
Asheville: Adults-Only Comedy Ghost Tour Downtown & MontfordLaugh, shiver, and see Asheville’s haunted side with a local comedy guide. Explore downtown, Montford, and South Slope: adults-only, live entertainment included.
218 reviews
4.89★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Asheville Ghost Tour: Spirits of Depression & Prohibition
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Ghost Tour: Spirits of Depression & ProhibitionWalk Asheville's haunted downtown after dark with a local guide: hear documented tales of bootleggers, murder victims.
176 reviews
4.49★
Duration
2.5d
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26US$ 23per person

Lowest price (10)

Asheville Ghost Tour: Riverside Cemetery & Montford Neighborhood
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Asheville Ghost Tour: Riverside Cemetery & Montford NeighborhoodWalking ghost tour through Asheville's Riverside Cemetery and Montford neighborhood with stories of famous authors, mass murderers.
19 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
start times · Thu–Sun
2
Season until 29 NovFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Asheville Pub Crawl: Four Breweries, One Story
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Asheville Pub Crawl: Four Breweries, One StoryWalk four South Slope breweries in Asheville's Downtown Arts District while a costumed guide performs 'A Christmas Carol' across an evening.
18 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Tue–Sun
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Asheville e-bike tour: Downtown, River Arts & Grove Arcade
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Asheville e-bike tour: Downtown, River Arts & Grove ArcadeRide an e-bike through Asheville's downtown, River Arts District and Grove Arcade with a circus performer guide. 2.5 hours with stops for stories, photos and free candy.
21 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Asheville E-Bike Tour: Downtown Arts District & Grove Arcade
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Travelers' pick
Asheville E-Bike Tour: Downtown Arts District & Grove ArcadePedal-assist e-bikes through Asheville's Downtown Arts District and Grove Arcade with a local guide, including water and photos, over 3 to 4 hours.
16 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
11:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Walk in Asheville
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Likely to sell out
Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Walk in AshevilleSlow-paced guided forest therapy walk in Asheville with a certified guide, tea ceremony and wild-crafted infusion included. Suitable for all fitness levels.
25 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Sat
3
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 75per person
Beginner Hike and Workshop in Asheville: Learn Backpacking Skills
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Beginner Hike and Workshop in Asheville: Learn Backpacking SkillsThree-hour beginner backpacking workshop in Asheville with hands-on gear practice, packing instruction, and trip-planning guidance led by an experienced guide.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Sat
13:00
Live guide ENfromUS$ 79per person
Asheville city tour: Gilded Age history with a local guide
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Asheville city tour: Gilded Age history with a local guideGuided walking tour of downtown Asheville's Arts District with a local guide who shares the Gilded Age stories behind the historic streets.
23 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
Pisgah National Forest Jeep Adventure Waterfall Tour from Brevard
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Travelers' pick
Pisgah National Forest Jeep Adventure Waterfall Tour from BrevardJeep tour from Brevard into Pisgah National Forest visiting 2–3 waterfalls in 3 hours, with expert guide, rain ponchos and hiking poles included.
32 reviews
4.84★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
Cullowhee: Horseback Trail Ride Azalea & Fern Forests
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Travelers' pick
Cullowhee: Horseback Trail Ride Azalea & Fern ForestsFeel the mountain air in Cullowhee on a guided horseback ride through flame azalea and fern forests, with safety training, all gear provided, and local guides.
80 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h 45m
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Blue Ridge Mountains hiking tour with local trail expert
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Blue Ridge Mountains hiking tour with local trail expertHike 3–5 miles in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a licensed local guide who knows the backcountry. Includes water, snacks and stops at a waterfall.
17 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 7 Jan 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
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Asheville at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Asheville Ghost Tour: Downtown Walking & Dark History, US$ 27 (2h, 4.67★ · 2,171).
  • Top rated: Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterfall Hike from Asheville, US$ 110 (5h 30m, 4.97★ · 698).
  • Best value: Asheville Electric Bike Tour: Downtown & Blue Ridge Views, US$ 74 (3h, 4.94★ · 1,342).

Of the 48 experiences: 38 with free cancellation, 40 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup and 30 bookable last-minute.

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