From US$1,159 per person
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- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
About this tour
You walk through Asheville where spices drift on the air. The streets hum with voices and clinking glasses. Each stop offers a taste that tells a story. Your guide shares insights into recipes and traditions. The tour lasts three hours and unfolds fully on foot. Plates arrive with textures that surprise your senses. You feel warmth in fresh bread and brightness in local produce. Each tasting is included so you can savor without pause. What hidden hands shaped these flavors across time? As evening light falls, scents linger and invite you to remember Asheville by taste.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: We’ll meet outside Pack Square Park. Your guide will be waiting for you at the main entrance.
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Itinerary
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- 1
You wander through bustling streets alive with color and sound. Each stop offers a tasting chosen to reflect local heritage. Hear stories that connect flavors to the mountains around you. Dishes arrive in small portions so you can savor variety. Between stops, notice the scent of roasted coffee and fresh herbs drifting through the air.(20 min)
- 2
Begin your romantic walking experience in the heart of Asheville. Introduce the city's history and civic life while enjoying the park's open spaces, historic surroundings, and opportunities for couple photos(15 min)
- 3
Introduce the history of Asheville's African American community and the cultural importance of this historic institution. Discuss the neighborhood's heritage and its role in the city's development; plan for an exterior visit unless interior access is arranged. YMI Cultural Center +1(20 min)
- 4
Explore one of downtown Asheville's best-known historic architectural landmarks. Guests can admire the decorative details, browse the public areas and shops, and enjoy a relaxed moment together. Downtown A(15 min)
- 5
Discover the story of Asheville-born novelist Thomas Wolfe and the historic boardinghouse connected with his childhood. Share how the city and his early experiences influenced his writing. This itinerary allocates time for an exterior-focused stop, not the full house tour.(20 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- food and drink
- Professional local tour guide
- Food tasting at selected stops.
Not included
- Gratuities.
- personal expenses
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Location & contact
- Area
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Meeting point
- We’ll meet outside Pack Square Park. Your guide will be waiting for you at the main entrance
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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