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Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

4.2 (15 reviews) one hour – 1 h 20 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

About this activity

Explore Asheville's historic city center at your own pace and schedule on our smart phone guided tour on our walking tour app.

Why take this to

  • Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour NEVER expires.
  • Stop anytime, get a drink, meal, explore, and continue when ready.
  • Listen again after taking it in person.
  • Professionally produced with top notch narration and music to set the atmosphere.

We are going to pass many points of interest and I won’t be surprised – or upset – if you want to pause the tour and browse in one of the many unique shops or art galleries or if you want to stop and recharge at one of the great restaurants or bars. I’ll just wait patiently on the sidewalk and when you come back out, we will resume the tour when you are ready.

Try doing that on a group tour!! Are you ready? I’ll meet you just outside the Asheville Art Museum at the blue orb at Pack Square.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 20 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: go at your own pace and schedule
  • Included: smart phone guided tour on our walking tour app
  • Included: the tour never expires

Not included

  • Not included: no food, drink, entrance tickets or human guide, it's an app

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    5 min

    The tour starts at the corner here where you'll hear about the founding of Asheville.

  2. Stop 2

    5 min

    The tour stops at the O. Henry's plaque, and you'll her his story, and other notable people of Asheville.

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    The tour stops outside the S & W building where you can stop and pause the tour to explore more.

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    The tour stops at the Woolworth Walk, a famous storefront where you'll learn it's story, and explore.

  5. Stop 5

    5 min

    It's a giant Iron! Outside of the Iron building!

  6. Stop 6

    5 min

    See the hidden steps covered with a waterfull mural, and hear the story of how they got here.

  7. Grove Arcade

    Passing by

    We will walk past the Grove arcade, you'll hear it's history and have a chance to pause the tour and explore.

  8. Stop 8

    5 min

    The tour stops outside the famous Basilica, you'll learn a bit of it's story, and get a chance to pop in if it's open.

  9. Stop 9

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside the Masonic Temple.

  10. Stop 10

    5 min

    Stop at the Thomas Wolfe shoe footprints and step in his shoes to see what the city looked like in his day.

  11. Thomas Wolfe Memorial

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside of his house where you'll learn a bit of his story.

  12. Stop 12

    5 min

    The tour stops outside of Packs Tavern where you'll learn about it's prohibition prohibition history.

  13. Stop 13

    Passing by

    The tour ends at Pack's Square and the historic Jackson building.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts at the corner of N Pack Square and SW Pack Square at the Crossroads Monument.

End point

  • The tour ends outside the historic Jackson Building.

Using your ticket

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.

For the best experience, follow the instructions below before taking your tour.

your code is 'ash2780'

How it works:

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

App Store: WalknTours App Store

Google Play Store: WalknTours Google Play

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Unlock Your Tour

Chose Asheville in the City section, or choose the tour in the "Near Me"

Scroll down and find "Historic Asheville Walking Tourr"

Click Enter Experience Code

Enter the Experience Code 'ash2780'

Click apply

Step 4: Take the Tour

Go to the corner of North Pack Square and Southwest Pack Square.

Open the tour and click start tour.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.2 out of 5 · 15 reviews
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7%
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