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
RESUMES MARCH 8!
The best things to do in Asheville start right here! Enjoy a guided rooftop experience with stops at three of the city’s top rooftop bars, each offering unbeatable views of Asheville from above and a fresh perspective on the city’s vibrant creativity.You’ll love the fascinating history and local lore our guide shares, both from the rooftops and along our beautiful city streets. Along the way, you’ll learn how Asheville’s distinctive Art Deco style, thriving arts scene, and eclectic cultural influences have shaped the city into one of the most imaginative destinations in the Blue Ridge. You’ll also gain insider tips on even more things to see and do during your time in Asheville. Locals love our tours, and visitors often make us their first stop in the city—or celebrate their last evening the perfect way before heading home or saying goodbye to visiting family.
Don’t miss the chance to see Asheville’s iconic Art Deco architecture from the 1920s, showcased in its full glory on this tour, along with the murals, sculptures, and artistic touches that make the skyline truly unique. Your experience includes three handcrafted cocktails or mocktails, confirmed seating at each rooftop bar, and access to full food menus.
Afternoon Tours | 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. | $89
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Rooftop Sunset Tour
AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND!
Discover Asheville from above, where golden hour becomes unforgettable and every moment feels elevated by the city’s natural beauty.Experience three of Asheville’s top rooftop bars on this three-hour sunset tour, designed around the magic of watching the setting sun wash over the Blue Ridge Mountains in every direction as the sky transforms into breathtaking shades of gold, rose, and amber to form an unforgettable backdrop to Asheville’s sparkling skyline.
After an easy, informative walk between each rooftop stop, you’ll settle into reserved seating, guaranteed at every location, so you never miss the changing sky. Enjoy a handcrafted tour cocktail or mocktail created exclusively for our guests, while your guide shares fascinating stories, Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, and hidden gems around town—details that make the city come alive.
Locals love it. Visitors make it their first Asheville experience—or the perfect grand finale on their last evening before heading home.
Evening Tour | 4 p.m. | $89
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Sunset & City Lights Tour
BEGINS NOVEMBER 2!
Elevate your evening in Asheville with our Sunset & City Lights Rooftop Bar Tour, a guided experience that showcases the very best of the city from above. Watch as the sun sinks behind the Blue Ridge Mountains, painting the sky in glowing color before giving way to sparkling city lights. From these premier rooftop bars, you’ll enjoy the perfect transition from golden hour to nightfall—a magical blend of mountain scenery and Asheville’s vibrant skyline.At each rooftop stop, you’ll savor a seasonal sample cocktail or mocktail crafted especially for the tour, with time to order additional drinks and explore the bars’ fantastic food menus. Whether you’re craving small bites or a full meal, each rooftop offers delicious options to complement the views.
Along the way, your guide will bring Asheville’s story to life with fascinating history, old photographs, and engaging local lore about the neighborhoods you’re overlooking. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities for photo-taking, conversation, and relaxed fun, making this the perfect way to experience Asheville’s nightlife and skyline from a whole new perspective.
Evening Tour | 5 p.m. | $89
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High Art: A Rooftop Rendezvous with the Asheville Art Museum
Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey that beautifully blends art, architecture, and rich local history. Led by an expert local guide and retired arts educator, this immersive tour begins with a handcrafted tour cocktail or mocktail and sweeping views from the Asheville Art Museum’s rooftop café, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes exploration of the 1925 Historic Pack Memorial Library wing—a space rarely open to the public.
From there, the experience continues with two additional rooftop bar stops, each showcasing drinks and spaces that actively support and celebrate Asheville’s thriving arts community. Throughout this three-hour adventure, your guide will offer a deep dive into the city’s artistic identity, cultural evolution, and architectural treasures, all from some of the best vantage points in Asheville.
The tour includes three cocktails or mocktails, and your guide will happily serve as your personal photographer, ensuring you leave with memorable photos to match an unforgettable experience.
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Private Group Tours
Looking for a unique, unforgettable experience for your group? We offer private rooftop tours year-round, tailored to fit any occasion.
We can accommodate groups of up to 20 guests and will work closely with you to craft a customized experience perfectly suited to your celebration, event, or getaway.
Our private tours are an ideal choice for girls’ weekends, family reunions, bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, corporate outings, holiday gatherings, team-building events, engagements, retirement celebrations, and more. Whether you’re marking a milestone or simply creating time together, we’ll help make your experience exceptional from start to finish.
Ready to plan your private rooftop adventure?
Contact us to check availability, discuss customization options, and start creating a rooftop experience your group will never forget.
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’re a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner for five 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!
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.