Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds!”

Asheville Downtown Tasting Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Tasting Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, some paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Please note: The tour ends away from where it starts, so please be prepared to walk or uber back if you are driving and parking. Most guests will find the amount of food to be enough for a full meal, while others will want to continue the fun to one of Asheville’s outstanding restaurants.

Please note: We are unable to run most tours with fewer than four people, so, if that is the case on your particular tour, we will contact you with several days notice to give you the option of keeping the tour open, switching days, or a refund.

To register for a tour: Please scroll down for tickets or click the Purchase Tickets link at the top of the light blue bar to see the full lineup of tour times and prices.

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.