Historical Tours in Asheville

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Blue Ridge Parkway Guided Jeep TourFrom USD 109
4.9 3 h

Blue Ridge Parkway Guided Jeep Tour

*The Fall Foliage Tour runs from October 3rd to 31st* Join a small group of like-minded individuals for a jeep ride on America's most famous roadway. This tour takes you on the most iconic stretch of the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, where you will enjoy endless views from your seat in our custom jeep. Your local guide will share stories about Pisgah National Forest, its rich history, and unique biodiversity, and we will stop at our favorite overlooks with the best vistas and great picture spots, guaranteed to make your friends and family jealous! We will take you up to 5,500 feet above sea level, through dense forest, and miles and miles of views. Important: Mountain weather is extremely unpredictable. Rain is very normal in these mountains. We will make sure you have ponchos but be prepared to get wet on this tour. If the weather becomes dangerous and we must cancel the trip, you will receive a full refund.

French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting TripFrom USD 71
4.9 4 h

French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip

The French Broad river spans 218 miles from Rosman, North Carolina through Asheville, and toward the state of Tennessee. Section 9 of the French Broad river starts approximately 45 minutes away from Asheville near Marshall, North Carolina and runs through the Pisgah National Forest. The majority of French Broad Section 9 flows through protected lands, and is beginner-friendly. Your guide will navigate you through approximately 5 miles of Section 9, where you will raft through class II and class III difficulty levels, and you may briefly encounter class IV drops depending on the time of year, and the amount of rainfall. This tour combines an incredible stretch of exciting and continuous rapids with some of the most breathtaking scenery around.

Asheville True Crime TourFrom USD 20
5.0 1 h

Asheville True Crime Tour

Join us and explore Asheville's dark side with this tour of Asheville's deadliest and most infamous stories of murder and mayhem. From the most infamous serial killer in the city's history, mysterious unsolved murders, to tales of "mountain justice" gone horrifically awry, the Asheville True Crime Tour is a totally unique way to explore the city's past, both recent and distant.

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