Fall is a magical time in Asheville. The city and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains offer one of the longest fall color seasons in the world—giving you ample time to explore! A guided tour can be the perfect way to experience the stunning fall foliage in unique and unforgettable ways.
Mountain Hike Tours
Connect with your mind, body, and spirit while embracing the nurturing energy of the Blue Ridge Mountains with Asheville Wellness Tours. Take a 2-mile round-trip hike along an easy to moderate trail to a mountain summit with stunning views, then breathe in relaxation during an hour yoga session suitable for all levels.
Get to know the local trails with the guidance of hiking experts and naturalists on a guided hike from Asheville Hiking Tours or Blue Ridge Hiking Company.
Waterfall Tours
When graced with autumn color, waterfalls become even more enchanting. Tumblestone Waterfall Tours will transport you to at least three beautiful waterfalls, making stops along the way to take in the remarkable beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most tours involve only three miles of total hiking on easy-to-moderate trails. Tours are limited to up to six people (min. of two people). Private tours are available upon request.
Relax and reconnect with your body, mind and with nature on a waterfall micro retreat with Namaste in Nature. This three-hour guided experience includes an easy hike to an epic waterfall and guided meditation and yoga amongst the beautiful fall foliage.
River Tours
For a different perspective of Asheville's fall foliage, paddle down the French Broad River on a Wai Mauna Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Tour. Wai Mauna is open throughout October, which is a quieter time on the river.
Food & Beverage Tours
Asheville offers a number of tours to tickle your tastebuds. Companies including Eating Asheville and Asheville Food Tours offer a good introduction to the city's thriving restaurant scene. No Taste Like Home takes you into the woods for a foraging adventure.
On the beverage front, multiple companies offer brewery tours. Blue Ridge Wine Tours offers downtown walking and driving winery tours. And Asheville Coffee Tours takes guests to six stops throughout downtown, where you can taste coffee from various local micro-roasters and learn about the history and craft of coffee in Asheville.
Photography Tours
Experience how to capture the fall colors with your camera thanks to expert photographers in the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Asheville Photo Tours and WNC Photo Tours will guide you all the way.
Tours on Wheels
Get up early and enjoy autumn's glory with a delicious cup of joe! Asheville Jeep Tours offers a guided sunrise jeep experience, where guests can enjoy locally-roasted coffee while they discover some of the best secret viewing points in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Easily explore the city’s charming character and history on an electric bike. The Flying Bike Tour will give you the chance to experience everything from Asheville’s noteworthy architectural gems to the stunning scenery. Try their new River Arts District guided tour and explore Asheville's vibrant creative coordinator situated alongside the French Broad River.
Take to the sidewalks and streets of downtown Asheville on a Moving Sidewalk Segway Tour. The two-hour tours are an unforgettable way to tour a large area. Tours are up to six people or you can book a private tour.
If you want to move at a faster pace, check out Asheville Jeep Tours. You can experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with an easy drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway or go off-roading on an adventure.
Adventure Center of Asheville’s Adventure Mountain Off-Road Tours in Barnardsville is Western North Carolina’s newest off-road driving experience. Drive or ride in four-person Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) on 200 acres of scenic mountain trails climbing up 1,400 feet on Adventure Mountain. Start in a training area to develop your off-road skills, then follow their guides for hours of fun on narrow trails, rock and log obstacles, hill climbs, and spectacular views of three mountain ranges.
Haunted Tours
Be prepared to be scared silly! The LaZoom Comedy Bus offers a Haunted Comedy Tour that will help you see Asheville after dark as you’ve never experienced it before. Hop on the Gray Line Trolley Haunted History and Mystery Tour for more than an hour of ghoulish delights.
The tours from Haunted Asheville Tours have been developed by a renowned paranormal expert and TV personality.
Art Tours
Experience the creative art culture of the Asheville area with the help of expert guide Sherry Masters of Art Connections. With 30+ years of experience in the art community, Sherry has a knack for customizing tours that will appeal to your interests.
See colorful works of art from some of Asheville's top creatives through the South Slope Mural Trail. Follow along this two-mile self-guided trail and view vibrant murals displayed throughout this widely-popular cultural district. Don't forget to stop and grab a brew at one of the area's many breweries. If you want a more curated experience, soak up Asheville's urban art with Mountain Mural Tours, which offers a variety of private and public bus tours to view the city's vast array of murals.
Rooftop Tours
Sip and see the city of Asheville, and the beautiful fall foliage, with an Asheville Rooftop Bar Tour, which take in three to four Asheville rooftop bars/restaurants in one afternoon. The tours also incorporate history with photos from the 1800s and early 1900s for an Asheville “then and now perspective.”
Biltmore Tours
For an expansive view of the nearly 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate, add on the Rooftop Tour to your visit. On this guided excursion, you’ll get a closer look at the design and construction of Biltmore, in addition to enjoying the amazing views.
Other Biltmore Tours include a custom two-hour tour of Biltmore House based on the interests of your small, private group. And anyone embarking on a self-guided tour of the Biltmore House can add on an audio guide for an enhanced experience.
Aerial Tours
Soar above the colorful fall trees on a zipline tour. The Asheville area offers some of the best zip line canopy tours in the nation, including Navitat Canopy Adventures, Adventure Center of Asheville, French Broad Adventures and The Gorge Zipline.
