Asheville Downtown 2-Hour Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour with Beer Sample and Private Leaf Global Arts Center Visit
by Asheville Free Walking Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$10Overview
This two-hour walking tour of downtown Asheville follows the Urban Trail with a local guide. The tour begins at Grove Arcade, where participants walk through the building and receive tips about unique bars and restaurants inside. The group then moves to Pack Square, spending about twenty-five minutes learning about its history and the surrounding architecture. The walk continues down Patton and Haywood roads, passing historical monuments on the way to the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, where the guide discusses the building's background and artwork. Along the Urban Trail, participants stop to sample local spirits and beer, including a beer sample at Archetype, and enjoy snacks such as a donut from Underground Cafe. A local beverage called the Salt Face Mule is available for guests attending the two o'clock tour. The tour also includes visits to the YMI Cultural Center, an African-American cultural venue with art and history exhibits, and Pritchard Park, where the guide talks about the Drum Circle and local buskers. There is a stop at Mast General Store to browse the shop and enjoy free popcorn. A private visit to Leaf Global Arts Center is included. Private tours offer additional features, such as access to the secret tunnels under Pack's Tavern Restaurant, which were used during Prohibition. The tour is tip-based, allowing participants to pay what they feel the tour is worth. Private tours can be conducted in Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Participants receive a map with discounts for local businesses and free artwork from a local artist shipped to their home. Pets are allowed on the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grove Arcade
Walk through Grove Arcade and receive recommendations for unique bars and restaurants inside the building.
5 min
Pack Square
Discuss the history and distinctive architecture of Pack Square. Walk along Patton and Haywood roads, viewing historical monuments on the way to the Basilica of Saint Lawrence.
25 min
Urban Trail
Follow the guide along Asheville’s Urban Trail, stopping to sample local spirits, beer, and a donut from Underground Cafe.
Salt Face Mule Tasting
Taste a local beverage called the Salt Face Mule, available only for guests on the 2pm tour.
10 min
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
Learn about the background and artwork of this historic church.
5 min
YMI Cultural Center
Visit this African-American cultural venue featuring art exhibits and historical displays.
Pritchard Park
Pass by Wall Street to reach Pritchard Park and discuss the Drum Circle and local street performers.
5 min
Mast General Store
Stop at the Mast General Store to explore the shop and enjoy complimentary popcorn.
5 min
Meeting point
Pack's Tavern (in Pack Square) 20 S Spruce St Asheville, NC 28801 Your Guide will be waiting outside of Pack's Tavern under the trees. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour start time to allow for parking.
End point
We will end at the Flat Iron Building and all guests will receive beer tickets to take on to Twin Leaf Brewery for their discount beers :)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Asheville Downtown 2-Hour Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour with Beer Sample and Private Leaf Global Arts Center Visit
by Asheville Free Walking Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$10Overview
This two-hour walking tour of downtown Asheville follows the Urban Trail with a local guide. The tour begins at Grove Arcade, where participants walk through the building and receive tips about unique bars and restaurants inside. The group then moves to Pack Square, spending about twenty-five minutes learning about its history and the surrounding architecture. The walk continues down Patton and Haywood roads, passing historical monuments on the way to the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, where the guide discusses the building's background and artwork. Along the Urban Trail, participants stop to sample local spirits and beer, including a beer sample at Archetype, and enjoy snacks such as a donut from Underground Cafe. A local beverage called the Salt Face Mule is available for guests attending the two o'clock tour. The tour also includes visits to the YMI Cultural Center, an African-American cultural venue with art and history exhibits, and Pritchard Park, where the guide talks about the Drum Circle and local buskers. There is a stop at Mast General Store to browse the shop and enjoy free popcorn. A private visit to Leaf Global Arts Center is included. Private tours offer additional features, such as access to the secret tunnels under Pack's Tavern Restaurant, which were used during Prohibition. The tour is tip-based, allowing participants to pay what they feel the tour is worth. Private tours can be conducted in Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Participants receive a map with discounts for local businesses and free artwork from a local artist shipped to their home. Pets are allowed on the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grove Arcade
Walk through Grove Arcade and receive recommendations for unique bars and restaurants inside the building.
5 min
Pack Square
Discuss the history and distinctive architecture of Pack Square. Walk along Patton and Haywood roads, viewing historical monuments on the way to the Basilica of Saint Lawrence.
25 min
Urban Trail
Follow the guide along Asheville’s Urban Trail, stopping to sample local spirits, beer, and a donut from Underground Cafe.
Salt Face Mule Tasting
Taste a local beverage called the Salt Face Mule, available only for guests on the 2pm tour.
10 min
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
Learn about the background and artwork of this historic church.
5 min
YMI Cultural Center
Visit this African-American cultural venue featuring art exhibits and historical displays.
Pritchard Park
Pass by Wall Street to reach Pritchard Park and discuss the Drum Circle and local street performers.
5 min
Mast General Store
Stop at the Mast General Store to explore the shop and enjoy complimentary popcorn.
5 min
Meeting point
Pack's Tavern (in Pack Square) 20 S Spruce St Asheville, NC 28801 Your Guide will be waiting outside of Pack's Tavern under the trees. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour start time to allow for parking.
End point
We will end at the Flat Iron Building and all guests will receive beer tickets to take on to Twin Leaf Brewery for their discount beers :)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.