Looking for the perfect experience gift in Asheville, North Carolina? Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just-because moment, nothing beats giving someone a real experience. We've curated the best local activities and adventures in Asheville — from adrenaline-pumping track days to relaxing food tours and everything in between. Every experience listed here can be booked directly through the original operator, so you're always getting the real deal.
Things to Do in Asheville
- Private Wine Tour with Dine in Black Mountain from Asheville - Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your private chauffeur will pick up your group from your hotel or private residence an (from $0.00)
- Great Smoky Mountains Full Day Private Tour & Hike - Explore the enchanting wonders of the Smoky Mountains with Good Trip Adventures! Prepare to be mesmerized by the vibrant forests, tumbling waterfalls, and diverse wildlife thriving under the sun’s gen (from $0.00)
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Asheville - Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with tri (from $0.00)
- Sunrise Mountain Tour - Whether you're a photographer, a nature lover, or simply someone seeking a fresh perspective to start your day, this tour delivers a one-of-a-kind Appalachian sunrise experience you won’t forget. (from $0.00)
- Hendersonville Hustle Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour - Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville boasts the second-largest collection of Art Deco architecture in America. On this walking tour, you’ll discover the city’s remarkable history, from its (from $0.00)
- Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Asheville by Crazy Dash - Explore Asheville with Crazy Dash! Our scavenger hunt app allows you to explore the city to find items and perform tasks for points. Items can be found in any order you'd like. Check the rankings duri (from $0.00)
- Beautiful Half-Day Multi-pitch Climbing in Western North Carolina - Push your sense of adventure and experience gorgeous views of the Pisgah Forest with our multi-pitch half day option! Multi Pitch climbing is a more involved system involving intermediate belays tha (from $0.00)
- Full Day Top Rope Climbing Trip in Western North Carolina - A top roping trip with our rock climbing gym is a fantastic way to experience outdoor rock climbing in a safe and controlled environment. Our AMGA certified guides will help you climb the beautiful (from $0.00)
- Beautiful Full Day Multi-Pitch Climbing in Western North Carolina - This adventure and experience gives you an opportunity to see some gorgeous views of the Pisgah Forest while climbing our beautiful rocks here in WNC. Only 3 participants per group, each group is a pr (from $0.00)
- Exploration City Scavenger Hunt Game in Asheville - Discover your city on your own terms with the 3Quest Challenge—a unique, flexible scavenger hunt! This adventure stands out by combining self-guided freedom with cutting-edge engagement: Self-Guided (from $0.00)
- Cryptids & Creatures Pub Crawl in Asheville - The Boojum, Mothman, the Brown Mountain Lights, and the Moon-Eyed People - the stuff of Appalachian legend… or is it? Join Angus, your kilted Highland storyteller, as he leads you through four unique (from $0.00)
- Private Walking Brewery Tour Asheville Craft Beer - You wander Asheville streets where hops and malt fill the air. Breweries hum with laughter and clinking glasses. Your guide introduces you to stories behind each pint. The tour lasts three hours and u (from $0.00)
- Elevate Asheville: Private E-Bike Tour of Essential Gems - Embark on a private 3-hour electric bike tour through the heart of downtown Asheville, where history, architecture, and stunning landscapes converge. With the ease of electric bikes, journey through t (from $0.00)
- Private Walking Tour Asheville Architecture Highlights - You step onto Asheville’s streets where stone and glass shimmer. Each building rises with its own rhythm and story. Your guide draws you into details of shape and texture. Hear echoes in marble halls (from $0.00)
- From Grove Arcade to Pack Square: Asheville Private Walking Tour - Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Discover the captivating essence of Asheville on our 2-hour private walking tour. Your journey begins at the historic Grove Arcade, an archi (from $0.00)
- Private Walking Food Tour Asheville Downtown Flavors - 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 tra (from $0.00)
- Kayak fishing guides and scenic paddle tours - Anyone can get on a kayak and paddle around a lake or river. However, our guides bring you right to the destination! Whether it be a waterfall hidden on of our national forests, or a secret honey-hole (from $0.00)
- Group Reset Yoga and Sound Healing - Fusing mind, body, and soul. We create classes that honors each person’s unique journey. This isn’t just a yoga class, it’s a portal to your inner knowing & deeper group connection. We blend soulful (from $0.00)
- US East National Parks: Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle - Embark on the US East National Park Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tours Bundle! Explore Acadia, Asheville, and the Smoky Mountains. Visit Cades Cove, Shenandoah, and Cuyahoga Valley, then expe (from $0.00)
- Beer City Tubing Adventure on the French Broad River - Gather your friends for a relaxing float down the scenic French Broad River with Beer City Tubing in Asheville, NC. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and shuttle service as you embark on a self-gu (from $0.00)
- Catawba Waterfall Hike Half Day Tour - Just east of Asheville is the spectacular Catawba Falls, situated at the headwaters of the Catawba River. This hike starts on a wide, well-graded trail along the Catawba River to Lower Catawba Falls. (from $0.00)
- Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls: Private Hiking Tour from Asheville - Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway on a private 5-hour walking tour from Asheville, where you can fully immerse yourself in the scenic wonders without the stress of driving o (from $0.00)
- Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Asheville by Zombie Scavengers - In Zombie Scavengers of Asheville , players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and (from $0.00)
- Smoke Bundle Making Workshop near Asheville - The one and only experiential workshop in town that includes actual hands-on contact with the plants. You will harvest your own plant medicine from the Medicine Wheel garden for your smoke bundle. Th (from $0.00)
- Shining Rock Guided Tour - This guided hike along the Shining Creek Trail from Big East Fork to Shining Rock Gap offers an immersive journey through one of the most lush and secluded areas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Follow a (from $0.00)
- Electric Bike Rentals with Free E-Bike Delivery - We provide free drop off services in Asheville and flexible scheduling. We can pick up the bikes whenever you are finished. Our electric bikes are one of the best models on the market, go 40 miles and (from $0.00)
- Asheville Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game - Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Asheville while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the way. Play the game on your smartphone with your (from $0.00)
- Bachelorette Royal Bar Crawl through South Slope District - Unravel the mystery of a missing bride in this interactive at-home escape room experience. Guided by Riley or Ben, the Maid of Honor or Best Man, participants will be tasked with piecing together the (from $0.00)
- Cove Creek Waterfall Rappel and Canyoneering Adventure in Brevard - Discover the excitement of beginner‑friendly waterfall rappelling and canyoneering on the Cove Creek Canyon Adventure, a guided outdoor experience set in the scenic Pisgah National Forest. After check (from $0.00)
- Designing and Sewing Workshop of Custom Applique in Asheville - Such a fun way to create an apparel item unique to you! Get your creative mojo flowing by designing a one-of-kind appliqué for your top or jacket. Learn the useful life skill of knowing how to use a n (from $0.00)
- Goat Yoga Experience in Asheville - A unique yoga session awaits on quaint, stunning farms in Asheville, where playful goats join your practice. Engage in a beginner-friendly class that invites you to stretch and flow while adorable goa (from $0.00)
- Children Mini Horse Rides - Escape to the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains with Buffalo Creek Vacations. You will come to the ranch & one of our horse trainers will help the child get familiar with the mini horse & walk wit (from $0.00)
- 4 Hr Maggie Valley Slingshot Automatic Rental - Turn Heads in Maggie Valley! You Get 4 Hrs with this booking! Experience the mountains like never before in a Automatic Polaris Slingshot — half car, half motorcycle, and 100% thrill. Cruise the Blue (from $0.00)
- Asheville Scavenger Hunt Adventure - Turn Asheville into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 2-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, (from $0.00)
- Asheville River Tubing on the French Broad - Zen Tubing is Asheville’s original tubing outfitter, offering unparalleled access to the cleanest and most scenic section of the French Broad River. Our seamless operations ensure a stress-free experi (from $0.00)
- Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Downtown Asheville - Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company! Stroll through the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling exciting challenges. Team up with friends or compete aga (from $0.00)
- Grandfather Mountain Private Wine & Dine Tour from Asheville - Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your private chauffeur will pick up your group from your hotel or private residence an (from $0.00)
- Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Asheville by Operation City Quest - Explore Asheville with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger hunt takes you around the city to find items in any order you want and perform exciting tasks for points. The scavenger hunt is done using an (from $0.00)
- 2 Vineyard Wine Tour of Western NC - Join the NC Wine Gals on a fun and delicious 2-vineyard wine tour of Western NC vineyards. Enjoy visits to two of our favorite vineyards, plus a charcuterie board and wine. (from $0.00)
- Amazing Asheville Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Explore Asheville with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks - The Asheville scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app (from $0.00)
- Highlights of Asheville Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour - Uncover a blend of history, art, and stories as you walk Asheville’s streets. Observe the mastery of structures like the Basilica of St. Lawrence. Learn about the city’s post-Revolutionary War origins (from $0.00)
- Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour - 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 exp (from $0.00)
- History and Culture Tour - Step back in time and explore the roots of the Blue Ridge Mountains! This is Perfect for all ages, this experience is equal parts education, exploration, and awe-inspiring mountain beauty. (from $0.00)
- Asheville Terrors Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl - Come on our Haunted Pub Crawl tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Asheville's premier pub crawl. Take our Asheville Boos and Booze haunted pub crawl tour to spice up your work week or vacation wi (from $0.00)
- Premier Walking Guided Brewery Tour Through Downtown Asheville - Authentic Experience Our walking tours provide an immersive and authentic experience of Asheville’s brewery scene. By exploring the city on foot, you’ll gain a deeper connection with the local brewing (from $0.00)
- Half-Day Moped Tour in Asheville, NC - Start your visit off right and hop on two wheels for some outdoor fun; with the only moped tour in Asheville: Shaka Street Tours. Get the wind in your hair, explore the city, and enjoy the nature that (from $0.00)
- The Asheville Abyss Ghost Tour: Ashes to Apparitions - Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Asheville’s shadowy streets on our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings blend seamlessly. Led by a seasoned local guide, this tour (from $0.00)
- Asheville Ghost Tour: A Walk Through Riverside Cemetery & Montford Neighborhood - As the only ghost tour in the city that stops at a cemetery, we are ready to give you an experience you won't forget! We will stroll through the Riverside Cemetery, learning about the famous authors (from $0.00)