Asheville Urban Trail Spirits Tasting Tour

Discover the best of Asheville on this 2-Hour Public or Private Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. As you take in some of the historical city sites, make your way over to a few local cafes, and a distillery for some bonus tastings.
This tip-based tour allows you to pay what you think it’s worth in the end! You will learn how Asheville became the unique, quirky city you see now and what we are doing to "Keep Asheville Weird."

Your Local Guide will lead you along the Urban Trail, passing by top sites such as the S&W cafeteria, Basilica of St Lawrence, Vance Memorial, and Grove Arcade. Stop along the way for a private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center spirits at Cultivated Cocktails Distillery, and a nap with discounts all over town. Tastings are provided by local businesses who provide them when open/available.

Meeting Point

20 S Spruce St

20 S Spruce St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

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.

What's included:

• 2-Hour Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour of Asheville
• Spirits Tastings at Cultivated cocktails
• Private tour of Leaf Global Arts Center
• Public & Private Tour Options Available
• Only private tours operate in Spanish/Portuguese/French
• Follow along the Urban Trail, a walking tour of the city's historical sites
• Beer Sample at Archetype (tickets provided at the end)

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Grove Arcade

1 Page Ave, Asheville, 28801-2382, North Carolina

Walkthrough beautiful Grove Arcade and provide tips for unique bars and restaurants inside.

5 minutes

Pack Square

Bordered by Broadway, Market and College Streets, , Asheville, 28801, North Carolina

We will discuss the history of Pack Square and the unique architecture that surrounds us! We will then walk down Patton and Haywood road, discovering all of the historical monuments on the way to the Basilica.

25 minutes

Urban Trail

Pack Place, , Asheville, 28801, North Carolina

Your guide will lead you along the Urban Trail, stopping along the way to sample some local spirits and beer, as well as a donut from Underground Cafe.

Pritchard Park

4 College St, Asheville, 28801-2803, North Carolina

Pass by Wall street to arrive at Pritchard Park and discuss Drum Circle and local Buskers!

5 minutes

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

97 Haywood Street, Asheville, 28801-2852, North Carolina

Discuss the background and artwork surrounding this historic structure.

5 minutes

Cultivated Cocktails Distillery

25 Page Ave, Ste 103, Asheville, 28801-2707, North Carolina

Stop by for a sampling of 5-6 spirits from one of Asheville's most popular distilleries.

Admission Ticket Included

YMI Cultural Center

39 S Market St, , Asheville, 28801-3725, North Carolina

An African-American Cultural Venue with art and history exhibits.

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