Top Summer Tours in Asheville, NC

Wellness, Stillness & Self-Discovery

Asheville Wellness Tours

Connect with nature and yourself on a forest bathing walk, mountaintop yoga session or tarot reading. These expert-led experiences help you root down and rise up. You’ll move at a mindful pace, breathe deep mountain air, and leave with tools to carry a sense of calm back home. Great for solo travelers, groups, and anyone looking to recharge.

Star Watch Night Vision Tours

Let your eyes adjust and your wonder grow. These night hikes use military-grade night vision goggles to help you witness stars, owls and nocturnal magic. Each tour is a gentle hike through a quiet forest that awakens after dark. It's a one-of-a-kind chance to see the Blue Ridge like few ever do.

Navitat Canopy Adventures

Experience adrenaline and awe in the same breath with a zipline tour above the treetops. Fast, high and breathtaking. Choose from tree-to-tree adventures or mountaintop tours with long-range views. It’s a thrill-seeker’s favorite with a side of Blue Ridge beauty.

Fox Mountain Guides & Climbing School

Find your edge and then climb past it. Learn rock climbing in Pisgah National Forest with seasoned guides. Whether you’re brand new or seasoned on the ropes, their personalized instruction helps you build skills, confidence and connection to the landscape.

Cedar Rock Adventures

Hike, paddle or climb on customized outdoor excursions that balance challenge with calm. Perfect for families, first-timers or groups looking for a personalized taste of the outdoors. The pace is yours to set and the mountain moments are unforgettable.

Taste of Asheville

Asheville Food Tours

Savor your way through downtown with stops at Asheville's most celebrated restaurants, chocolatiers and food artisans. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories behind the dishes and the people who create them. It’s a walking journey through Asheville’s delicious personality.

Asheville Wine Tours

Explore boutique vineyards and scenic sips in the mountains around Asheville, with expert guides and generous pours. From bold reds to crisp whites, you’ll enjoy curated tastings and stunning views. It’s the perfect blend of sophistication and scenery.

Asheville Coffee Tours

See what brews beneath the surface. Meet roasters, sip award-winning blends, and tour Asheville's caffeine scene. Discover how craft coffee intersects with community and creativity in every cup. A must for curious coffee lovers.

No Taste Like Home Foraging Tours

Hunt for your next meal, literally. Identify and taste wild edibles in the forest, with a guide who knows what's safe and scrumptious. You’ll leave not just fed but fascinated by the natural pantry all around us.

Culture, Comedy & Curiosity

LaZoom Tours

Jump on a purple bus and buckle up for improv comedy, live music and quirky local lore. Tours range from ghost to beer-themed. Each ride is equal parts performance and perspective, and always a theatrical trip through Asheville’s creative soul.

Asheville Detours

Solve clues, sample bites, and laugh through this scavenger-style walking tour tailored to your group. Think of it as a mobile puzzle party that highlights hidden gems. Detours are as fun as they are flavorful.

Walk With Me Tours

Dive into Asheville's architecture, history and heartbeat on an engaging guided walk downtown. These storytelling walks blend fun facts with deep roots, offering locals and visitors alike a new perspective. Your guide? A passionate local with stories to share.

Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours

See Asheville from above with stories, spirits and stunning sunset views. Rooftop tastings included. From historic buildings to skyline cocktails, this tour is a toast to Asheville’s elevated charm.

Self-Guided Fun

Asheville Urban Trail

A free, self-guided walking trail that turns downtown into an open-air museum of art and stories. Follow the bronze markers and let Asheville’s history, artists and oddities unfold. It’s a stroll worth slowing down for.

Black Cultural Heritage Trail

A self-guided journey honoring the legacy and impact of Asheville’s Black community. Walk, reflect, and engage with important places and stories that shaped this city. Download the digital guide or scan QR codes along the way.

WNC Cheese Trail

Goats, pastures, wheels of wonder. This self-guided tour connects you to the region's top creameries. Taste your way through farms and shops that put Western North Carolina cheese on the map. Perfect for pairing with local wines and picnics.

Wheel through AVL and the Blue Ridge Mountains

The Flying Bike Electric Bike Tours

Explore neighborhoods, hills and hidden gems with the wind at your back on these locally guided e-bike tours. It’s effortless sightseeing and fun. With stories, stops and smiles included, it’s a ride to remember.

Gray Line Trolley Tours

Hop on, hop off, and let a classic red trolley sweep you through Asheville’s most iconic sights. Friendly guides share local legends, architecture, and hidden spots along the way. A classic way to get oriented and inspired.

Asheville Jeep Tours

Off-road meets local storytelling on this open-air adventure into the mountains. Cruise over rugged terrain, past waterfalls and into unforgettable Appalachian scenery. It’s Asheville untamed.

Mountain Motor Tours

Tour the Parkway in a restored 1923 Dodge. A nostalgic ride through breathtaking vistas. With a charming driver-guide and panoramic windows, you’ll roll through history in style.

See Asheville Segway Tours

Roll through downtown on a Segway with a local guide who brings Asheville’s past and present to life. Great for first-time visitors who want to cover ground while staying close to the action. It’s as smooth as it is scenic.

Cool off in the French Broad River

Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours

Paddle the French Broad River with skyline views and an unbeatable summer vibe. Sunrise and sunset tours offer soft light and a peaceful river experience. No SUP experience? No problem, your guide has you covered.

Blue Heron Whitewater

Cool off on the French Broad with a guided rafting trip—perfect for families or first-timers. Their experienced guides make the adventure fun and approachable, with moments to paddle and moments to float. Mountain air, moving water, and summer smiles.

Looking for more fun on the French Broad? If you're seeking river serenity or chasing that perfect paddle, here's what you need to know about where to go, what’s open, and how to play it safe while supporting the river’s recovery.