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Asheville by Foot - Walking Tours
Asheville by Foot - Walking Tours
Asheville by Foot - Walking Tours
5
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Monday
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Friday
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Asheville by Foot's remarkable walking tours and urban adventures will help you make the most of your Asheville experience. Whether you're visiting Asheville for the first time or the tenth, or even if you call the city home, with Asheville by Foot you'll develop a deep appreciation for Asheville's rich history, stunning architecture and unique culture. Through great storytelling you'll learn about the local and national figures who have shaped Asheville over its more than 200-year history. Have fun exploring hidden and unusual places that are accessible only by foot. Get the inside scoop on the city's newest and most popular destinations. Whether you're visiting or are a local, Asheville by Foot's highly knowledgeable guide will offer you new and entertaining insights into this truly unique American city. Experience Asheville in a way that you will tell your friends about again and again.
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LynninDC
Washington DC7 contributions
Oct 2021
Kevan introduced Asheville to our Road Scholar group. He was so interesting and enthusiastic about his home town, not to mention most knowledgeable, A small group of us requested a more in depth experience focusing on architecture and fortunately for us Kevan was available. Unfortunately, the weather was not cooperating, but not a problem. Kevan called upon Jason to drive us in his van and add some additional commentary on beer and how it is locally brewed. A great afternoon in spite of the weather.
Written November 1, 2021
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We are glad you enjoyed your time in Asheville. We were happy to set up a custom experience for your group. I’m sorry the weather didn’t hold out, but we still had a great time together.
Written November 14, 2021
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Berliner2014982
Berlin, Germany4 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
So my wife and I were just in Asheville visiting from Berlin, Germany. We have been on these big walking tours in Europe before and didnt know what to expect in such a "small" American town. But I would recommend this to anyone coming to Asheville for the first time. Its a great way to get an overview of the city, along with some local attractions and insider tips. I think like me CJ is a foodie which is great because he points out the best spots in town for good food. It is an easy walk, insightful, fun, and FREE! Need I say more. This should be the first stop in Asheville, CJ will point you in the right direction.
Written June 18, 2014
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orbevisitor
Greensboro, NC10 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
CJ is an excellent tour guide. Four of us scheduled a private tour with him. He is punctual, knowledgeable and very professional. He has a dry wit and sense of humor that added extra local flavor to the tour. We covered a lot of ground and learned a great deal in 75 minutes. I had been to Asheville many times over a number of years and yet I learned a great deal I didn't know. I recommend CJ and this tour highly, especially to first-time visitors who only have 2-3 days to visit Asheville.
Written July 30, 2015
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Donald M
Myrtle Beach, SC6 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We took this tour the first day and am so glad we did. It was worth every penny as the tour guide knows this city inside and out. He even took us up to the top of the BB&T building so we could get a birds-eye view of Asheville, I don't think any other tours get to do that. If you even remotely are interested in the food scene and some background of Asheville, this is the first tour to take.
Written July 22, 2015
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Kim G
Quincy, MA20 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
The tour is advertised on the website as one hour, 45 minutes. It was one hour, 30 minutes. The guide was boring, and just recited facts. I take walking tours all over Europe, and this paled in comparison. I live in Asheville, and much more could have been talked about.
Written June 14, 2019
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Thanks for your message. I’m really sorry to hear the tour did not meet your expectations. That’s really rare for us. I’ll PM you to see what happened and how we can make it right.
Written June 15, 2019
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Mary b
Durham, NC26 contributions
Jul 2018 • Business
What a great re-introduction to a city I thought I knew. Casual, funny, interesting, I especially appreciated the sound system for busier streets and larger crowds. Our guide was wonderful, and he chatted with locals we met along the way who added to the story of this historically fascinating town.
Written July 20, 2018
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Thanks for your review. Our guides know Asheville well and Asheville knows our guides well. They are folks deeply engaged in our community. Many thanks!
Written July 30, 2018
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Charles S
Asheville, NC6 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We hosted an international group. As an Asheville resident, I tried to explain what living here is like to our friends. Tebbé did an AMAZING job accomplishing this, combining Asheville’s unique history and progressive vibe in just a couple of hours. With humor, charm, and knowledge, he accurately and fairly revealed our city...warts and all. We walked, laughed, learned and thought. Cannot imagine a better tourist experience. Our friends are raving about Tebbé and Asheville By Foot. Thanks.
Written May 26, 2018
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Thank you for the kind words! We are thrilled your visitors enjoyed the tour. Tebbe loves Asheville and showing visitors all that the city has to offer.
Written May 28, 2018
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Sagefemme_12
Minneapolis, MN13 contributions
May 2018
I spent a wonderful morning with Tebbe who is very knowledgeable about Asheville history and architecture..he is also engaging and enthusiastic about this lovely city. I always enjoy doing walking tours of cities I visit and this tour does not disappoint! Would definitely recommend booking the tour.
Written May 2, 2018
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Thanks for your kind words. We love having walking tour fans because you know the value of really being at street-level to get to know a city. We love showing folks hidden gems throughout the city.
Written May 3, 2018
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Mixa's Travels
Oldsmar, FL4,139 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
This is our fifth trip in the summer to Asheville and we have done many tours of the city from bus tours to beer tours to food tours. The Asheville by Foot - Walking Tour is excellent. Kevan is very professional and knowledgeable about Asheville. First we were impressed with his promptness and efficiency for the tour. He has an audio system where each person has a headset making it very easy to hear him and really learn all that he has to share. Walking on sometimes traffic busy streets often makes it difficult to hear the leader. Not so with Kevan- we easily heard all his delightful, intriguing, and insightful information on Asheville. Taking us in a figure 8 walking tour of Asheville, we visited numerous areas we had not seen on previous tours and gained even more insight into this amazing town. Kevan provides a rich history of Asheville - from its beginning, how it got its name, growth, paying off its bond debt, its decline, how it came to be where it is today and visions for the future. Kevan has gathered extensive information on the city and has a delivery style that makes it most interesting. Our tour lasted the full 2 hours and the time went by so quickly.
There is a lot of walking so be sure to wear comfy shoes. Sunglasses are helpful also. We are not sure how far we walked but we covered a lot of the city.
There is a lot of walking so be sure to wear comfy shoes. Sunglasses are helpful also. We are not sure how far we walked but we covered a lot of the city.
Written June 2, 2015
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Thank you for such a thorough review. We are glad that you enjoyed the amplified listening devices. Folks really appreciate how they keep the tour moving. And just so you know we walked a little over 2 miles, which is a good walk, but as you noted an easy walk. We look forward to seeing you in Asheville again soon.
Written June 11, 2015
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Sblox
Durham, NC7 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
This tour was absolutely great. Our guide was Kevin and you could not have found a more knowledgeable or pleasant person. Our tour was 90 minutes and he spoke the whole time we walked and when we would stop at points of interest he would give more details on these. If you are in Asheville take the time to take this tour - you will have no regrets! Thank you, Kevin!!
Written May 29, 2015
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I'm thrilled to hear you had a great tour. We love getting to share Asheville!
Written June 11, 2015
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Hi! Do you think 2 boys aged 8-11 would find something interesting for them in the downtown tour or is it more adult oriented?
How long in advance should we book? We'll be coming around 4th of July weekend.
Florence, Concord, NC
Written June 6, 2018
I am Tebbe one of the tour guides and I have had children on the tour who have enjoyed it as young as eight years old. I engage the children in the tour and like to ask them questions as were going along to keep them involved. I think the tour is really good for any age. 8 to 88.
Written July 2, 2018
I have MS is the tour scooter friendly?
Written April 1, 2018
Good morning and thanks for your message. The tour is scooter friendly. There is one set of outdoor stairs but there is an elevator a few feet away that the guide can get you to.
Written April 2, 2018
I read somewhere the tours were dog friendly, is that right? We will be there in mid October with our pup and need activities that he can accompany us on so he isn’t stuck inside the whole time.
Written September 28, 2017
We are dog friendly and welcome well-behaved pups. Its important to note that Asheville is a dog town and we will cross paths with a number of dogs. The only place on the tour that dogs can't go is the Grove Arcade. It is also our only building interior and your guide will give you instructions where to meet the group. We looking forward to seeing you.
Written October 3, 2017
Yes, our main tour is a downtown walking tour centered on history and architecture. It's last about an hour and forty-five minutes. We are on our reduced winter schedule at present but will go to full schedule in April (soon to be posted on the web). We are glad, however to schedule special times for groups of four or more.. Thanks for your inquiry.
Written February 26, 2016
Yes I would like to know more ! Times and costs please.
Written May 26, 2015
Thanks for your inquiry. Our tours are Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 10 am. The cost is only $20 for adults and free for students under 18. Tickets can be booked and more info can be found at our website. We look forward to seeing you on a tour.
Written May 27, 2015
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