Asheville’s Most Popular Sightseeing Tour – Fun and Informative!
From $30
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Mobile & Printed Vouchers Accepted
Special Features include . . .
Hop-on/Hop-off Privileges at 10 Stops along 15 mile route
Lively & Informative Narration
2nd Day FREE!
Exclusively Endorsed Tour of The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
Includes 50% Discount on Admission to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial
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There is no better way to DISCOVER and EXPLORE Asheville! Hop-on board one of Gray Line’s nostalgic trolleys for a fully narrated day tour, highlighting the history, homes, hang-outs and hot spots of this “city of surprises.”
Tour Highlights include . . . Downtown Asheville | Montford Historic District | The Grove Park Inn and Grove Park Historic District | Thomas Wolfe District | Pack Square and Asheville Art Museum | Grove Arcade | River Arts District | Biltmore Village
Hop-On and hear the story of a city rich in architecture, history and the arts . . .
Hop-Off and experience its eclectic shops and galleries; its world class culinary and craft brew scenes.
Tour Duration: The complete tour (one loop) lasts approximately 90 to 100 minutes. There is an additional 15 minute stop at the Asheville Visitor Center. The Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour ticket is valid for TWO consecutive days.
Departure Points: Join the Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour at any of the 10 stops. If you’re driving in to join the tour, Stop 1, the Asheville Visitor Center may be your best option. The Visitor Center, located at 36 Montford Ave. just off I-240 at Exit 4C, offers free parking (on a first come-first served basis) and restrooms. The Asheville Visitor Center is the ONLY place to join the Overview Tour.
Schedule
JAN-FEB :: Operating ONLY on Mon, Thurs, Fri and Sat; GREEN times only.
MAR :: Daily; GREEN times only.
APR-OCT :: Daily; ALL times operating.
NOV-DEC :: Daily; GREEN times only.
Tours DO NOT Operate on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Asheville Holiday Parade Day (November 23, 2019), Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Click a STOP below to see schedule, specific location and points of interest.
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10:00A ~ 10:30A ~ 11:00A ~ 11:30A ~ 12:00P ~ 12:30P ~ 1:00P ~ 1:30P ~ 2:00P ~ 2:30P ~ 3:00P ~ 3:30P
36 MONTFORD AVE. just off I-240 at Exit 4C; trolley stop located in parking lot adjacent to main Visitor Center entrance.
Gray Line Trolley Tour tickets
Gift Shop with Asheville apparel and local crafts; restrooms and literature.
Montford Historic District
10:30A ~ 11:00A ~ 11:30A ~ 12:00P ~ 12:30P ~ 1:00P ~ 1:30P ~ 2:00P ~ 2:30P ~ 3:00P ~ 3:30P ~ 4:00P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
290 MACON AVE; trolley stop located at entrance to Sammons Wing
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Grovewood Gallery
Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum
10:45A ~ 11:15A ~ 11:45A ~ 12:15P ~ 12:45P ~ 1:15P ~ 1:45P ~ 2:15P ~ 2:45P ~ 3:15P ~ 3:45P ~ 4:15P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
31 WOODFIN ST; trolley stop located at Renaissance Hotel front entrance
Thomas Wolfe State Historic Site
Historic Boyhood Home
Asheville Community Theatre
Historic First Baptist Church
10:50A ~ 11:20A ~ 11:50A ~ 12:20P ~ 12:50P ~ 1:20P~ 1:50P ~ 2:20P ~ 2:50P ~ 3:20P ~ 3:50P ~ 4:20P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
2 S. PACK SQUARE at Biltmore Avenue; trolley stop located at Pack Place main entrance
Asheville Art Museum
Diana Wortham Theatre
City Hall
YMI Cultural Center
Pack Square Pavilion (Visitor Information & Restrooms)
11:00A ~ 11:30A ~ 12:00N ~ 12:30P ~ 1:00P ~ 1:30P ~ 2:00P ~ 2:30P ~ 3:00P ~ 3:30P ~ 4:00P ~ 4:30P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
1 BATTERY PARK AVE; trolley stop located at Haywood Park Hotel entrance
Trolley Stop Shop
Wall Street
Flat Iron Building
Historic St. Lawrence Basilica
Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS)
11:00A ~ 11:30A ~ 12:00N ~ 12:30P ~ 1:00P ~ 1:30P ~ 2:00P ~ 2:30P ~ 3:00P ~ 3:30P ~ 4:00P ~ 4:30P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
Trolley stop located at O. Henry Avenue entrance
Shopping, Dining and Regional Crafts in one of Asheville’s Architectural Jewels
11:10A ~ 11:40A ~ 12:10P ~ 12:40P ~ 1:10P ~ 1:40P ~ 2:10P ~ 2:40P ~ 3:10P ~ 3:40P ~ 4:10P ~ 4:40P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
Trolley stop located at the STOP sign on Clingman Ave across from Ultra Coffeebar
Painters, Potters, Jewelers, Sculptors, Furniture Makers, Printmakers, Photographers, Glassblowers; Restaurants
9:20A ~ 9:50A ~ 10:20A ~ 10:50A ~ 11:20A ~ 11:50A ~ 12:20P ~ 12:50P ~ 1:20P ~ 1:50P ~ 2:20P ~ 2:50P ~ 3:20P ~ 3:50P ~ 4:20P ~ 4:50P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
115 HENDERSONVILLE RD; trolley stop located at Doubletree Hotel front entrance
9:25A ~ 9:55A ~ 10:25A ~ 10:55A ~ 11:25A ~ 11:55A ~ 12:25P ~ 12:55P ~ 1:25P ~ 1:55P ~ 2:25P ~ 2:55P ~ 3:25P ~ 3:55P ~ 4:25P ~ 4:55P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
5 BOSTON WAY; trolley stop located at the STOP sign in front of Olde World Christmas Shoppe; in the heart of Biltmore Village
A Cottage Community of Shops , Restaurants & Galleries
All Souls Cathedral
9:25A ~ 9:55A ~ 10:25A ~ 10:55A ~ 11:25A ~ 11:55A ~ 12:25P ~ 12:55P ~ 1:25P ~ 1:55P ~ 2:25P ~ 2:55P ~ 3:25P ~ 3:55P ~ 4:25P ~ 4:55P*
*Final Departures are for RE-boarding passengers only
11 Boston Way; trolley stop located at hotel motor lobby entrance
Biltmore Estate Gate House Shop
Rates
Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour
Adults $32; Children (5-11 years) $12
Unlimited hop-on/hop-off privileges at all stops; 2nd Day FREE!
Overview Tour
Short on time? A complete tour; NO hop-on/hop-off privileges
Adults $27; Children (5-11 years) $10
Must purchase Overview Tour tickets and begin the Overview Tour
at Stop 1, the Asheville Visitor Center, 36 Montford Ave., 28801
Discounts & Deals
$5 off adult Ghost Tour ticket with purchase of adult Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour ticket.
Seniors (60+ years) receive $2 discount per adult.
Discounts cannot be combined.
Ambassador Pass
Locals Tour Free!*
