The Tours
Get an all-access pass to what makes Asheville so unique – our sense of place, history, awe, and great food and drinks!
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The Sky's the Limit Tour
What is the best way to spend an afternoon in Asheville? Enjoying three award-winning rooftop bars and Asheville’s iconic Art Deco buildings from the 1920s!
Each tour guest will enjoy being whisked across the city in a comfortable van to three rooftop bars on this three-hour tour. You will enjoy a tour tasting sample cocktail or mocktail at each stop, learn the history of Asheville along the way, and experience how Asheville got its nickname, “The Land of The Sky.”
Early Evening Tour | 4 p.m. | $89
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Rooftop Sunset Tour
Enjoy three rooftop bars on this three-hour early evening tour and watch as the sun’s glow lights up our majestic Blue Ridge Mountains from iconic rooftop bars across Asheville.
At each stop, you will enjoy a seasonal sample cocktail or mocktail served up just for the tour, and you will have plenty of time to order an additional round of drinks and try the bars’ amazing food!
Our tours highlight the history of each area you visit, plus provide plenty of opportunities for picture-taking, conversation, and fun.
Evening Tour | 5 p.m. | $89
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High Art: A Rooftop Rendezvous with the Asheville Art Museum
TOURS BEGIN MAY 2! Enjoy unique access to the museum's rooftop cafe and the historic 1925 Pack Memorial Library North Wing, normally closed to the public. Two additional rooftop bars celebrating local art and artisans are part of this exclusive rooftop experience.
Seasonal sample cocktails or mocktails are served up at each of the three stops on the tour. Conclude with complimentary evening museum admission, extending your adventure up to 90 additional minutes.
Thursdays Only | 4 p.m. | $115
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Private Group Tours
Interested in a private tour for your group?
We host private group tours year-round!
We can host groups of up to 20, and if you are staying near downtown, we may be able to pick you up from your hotel! We work with you to customize your experience on the tour for any occasion!
We’re a perfect fit for girl’s weekends, family reunions, bachelorette groups, birthday celebrations, corporate outings, holiday parties, team building, engagements, retirement celebrations, and more.
Asheville, North Carolina Rooftop Bars
Your adventure with Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours will take you across the city: from a local favorite venue along our original Main St. to a sleek and modern rooftop bar in the center of the city. Our three-hour, three rooftop guided bar tours combine Asheville's scenic beauty and highly acclaimed rooftop bars with historic city landmarks, sample cocktails or mocktails, and preferred seating at each stop on the tour. We even do the driving for you!
We’re a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner for four years running! This places us in the Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide.
You'll be surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as you drink it all in! Our rooftop bars serve up handcrafted drinks, local craft beer & wine, and seasonal food menus that are second-to-none. It's the best way to enjoy our unique and fun city that folks have flocked to since the 1800s!
Between stops, our company van will be waiting to whisk you away to the next rooftop bar on the tour.
Our guides will be your personal photographer to capture the breathtaking moments on the tour for you.
Asheville, known as the “Land of the Sky,” is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina along the Great Smoky Mountains.
Tour FAQ
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"Sip & See the City From a Bird's - Eye View" can mean a "mocktail" (0% alcohol) as well as alcohol based drinks.
Drinking while riding in our company vans isn’t permitted as you are being transported from one rooftop location to the next.
If you choose to indulge in one or more of the incredible handcrafted cocktails, delicious locally brewed beers, and extensive wine lists that the rooftop establishments offer, we kindly ask that you please drink responsibly.
Uber, Lyft and AVL Taxi are great options if you need a ride or don’t want to drive to or from the tour.
Full food menus are available at each rooftop bar.
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Tours are for guests 21 years of age and older.
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After reading the descriptions of the tours offered, simply click on the "BOOK NOW" button to securely book your tour. We also offer gift certificates. If you are having trouble, give us a call at 828.774.7785.
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All tours will have a starting location in the heart of the city of Asheville, NC.
After booking your tour, an email confirmation will be sent to you that will include the location and street address for the starting point of your tour. We’ll also provide parking suggestions!
Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before scheduled start of tour to allow for check-in with our tour guide.
At end of tour, guests will be transported by company van back to the original start location of your tour.
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Each tour takes 3 hours and we provide all transportation.
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Yes, each guest on an Asheville Rooftop Bar Tour must sign a waiver of liability. This can be done electronically during the secure online booking process.
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There are currently no rooftop bars on our tour where you must climb stairs.
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Tours will be held rain or shine.
All of the rooftop establishments we visit have covered outdoor areas as well as spacious indoor areas great for viewing outside.
We understand that some visitors may only be in town for a short period of time and still want to have this rooftop experience even if there happens to be some liquid sunshine that day!
We have umbrellas available if needed.
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We follow the winter weather forecast and road driving conditions closely.
If the forecast is for snow or ice on the day you have booked a tour with us or even forecasted the day before, or it is snowing the day of your tour, you will hear from us by email and by text message about a possible cancelation of the tour.
You will be notified by 12:00pm the day of your tour, if not before. When we cancel a tour due to unsafe driving conditions and weather-related issues or bar closures, we will issue a full refund to the credit card you booked with.
We also reserve the right to shorten any tour if the road conditions are becoming unsafe during the tour or if the rooftop bars are closing early due to bad weather.
Our first priority as a tour company is to keep our guests and employees safe in regards to our tours.
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All service dogs are welcome, but unfortunately we are not set up to accommodate you bringing your pet.
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For regular tours of groups of 5 or more, you must cancel 3 days in advance to receive a full refund.
If your group is 4 or less or individually purchased, you must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled tour time to receive a full refund.
If canceling your ticket within 48 hours of scheduled tour time, no refunds will be given.
Private group tours must cancel 7 days before date of tour to receive a full refund.
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Yes, we do! We thank you for your service.
Please apply discount code: servicethnku10 at check out to receive 10% off your individual ticket (plus one guest at this discount) when booking on a tour with us.
This discount may not be used for multiple tickets purchased together or for entire group tours unless all guests fit the military/veteran guidelines stated above.
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Yes! Birthday parties, girls weekends, retirement celebrations, team building, bridal showers, family reunions, bachelorette parties, holiday parties, coming out party, professional retreats and more. We also offer private tours. We can be super creative with our tours. Contact us for more information.
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A gratuity is not required, but if you love what we do, they are warmly welcomed.
We work hard to let you experience Asheville in a unique and original way on our tours.
Cash or Venmo are great options.
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The key to enjoying year-round tours is to dress appropriately for the weather.
We are in the mountains in NC, so expect cool weather in the early spring and fall. Layers of warm clothing and warm footwear are best.
In the winter: warm hats, scarfs, and gloves are good options to also bring along.
Warmer months, a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.