Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
by Asheville by Foot Walking Tours
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This guided walking tour in Asheville lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is led by an experienced local guide. The tour begins at Pack Square, the center of the city, and continues on foot to several notable sites. Participants visit the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the boarding house of the famous American writer, followed by Grove Arcade, a shopping arcade built in the 1920s featuring Gothic Revival architecture. The route includes the YMI Cultural Center, established by the African-American business community around the 1900s. The tour also stops at the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, known as the last architectural work of Raphael Guastavino. The final stop is Pritchard Park, where Asheville’s Friday night Drum Circle takes place. The tour includes a knowledgeable guide throughout but does not include any other extras or admissions.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Pack Square
The tour starts at Pack Square, which is the central point of Asheville.
10 min
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Visit the boarding house where the notable American author Thomas Wolfe grew up.
Grove Arcade
See one of Asheville’s great shopping arcades built in the 1920s featuring Gothic Revival style architecture.
YMI Cultural Center
Stop at an important cultural center built by the African-American business community at the turn of the 20th century.
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
View the Basilica, the final architectural work of Raphael Guastavino.
Pritchard Park
End the tour at Pritchard Park, known as the location of Asheville’s Friday night Drum Circle.
Meeting point
We meet at the blue glass sphere in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square.
End point
We meet at the blue glass sphere in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
by Asheville by Foot Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.$70Overview
This guided walking tour in Asheville lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is led by an experienced local guide. The tour begins at Pack Square, the center of the city, and continues on foot to several notable sites. Participants visit the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the boarding house of the famous American writer, followed by Grove Arcade, a shopping arcade built in the 1920s featuring Gothic Revival architecture. The route includes the YMI Cultural Center, established by the African-American business community around the 1900s. The tour also stops at the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, known as the last architectural work of Raphael Guastavino. The final stop is Pritchard Park, where Asheville’s Friday night Drum Circle takes place. The tour includes a knowledgeable guide throughout but does not include any other extras or admissions.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Pack Square
The tour starts at Pack Square, which is the central point of Asheville.
10 min
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Visit the boarding house where the notable American author Thomas Wolfe grew up.
Grove Arcade
See one of Asheville’s great shopping arcades built in the 1920s featuring Gothic Revival style architecture.
YMI Cultural Center
Stop at an important cultural center built by the African-American business community at the turn of the 20th century.
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
View the Basilica, the final architectural work of Raphael Guastavino.
Pritchard Park
End the tour at Pritchard Park, known as the location of Asheville’s Friday night Drum Circle.
Meeting point
We meet at the blue glass sphere in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square.
End point
We meet at the blue glass sphere in front of the Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.