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Asheville, North Carolina

Personalized Private Downtown Walking Tour

A private downtown walk covering Pack's Tavern's bootlegger tunnels, the Basilica, and Grove Arcade.

Private tour — just your group 2 hours Up to 56 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private downtown Asheville walking tour with VIP access to Pack's Tavern's bootlegger tunnels, plus the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Grove Arcade, and the Flatiron Building.

This private walking tour begins at Pack Square and covers downtown Asheville's landmarks — the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Grove Arcade, Art Deco architecture, hidden alleyways, and street art — while sharing stories of the city's boom-and-bust history. It includes a private VIP visit to the bootlegger tunnels inside Pack's Tavern, plus free popcorn from the local Mast General Store and, on afternoon departures, a brewery tasting.

Highlights

  • Pack's Tavern Bootlegger Tunnels A private VIP visit inside Pack's Tavern's real bootlegger-era tunnels.
  • Basilica of Saint Lawrence Asheville's landmark Spanish Renaissance-style basilica in downtown.
  • Grove Arcade A historic 1929 shopping arcade in the heart of downtown Asheville.
  • Flatiron Building & Mast General Store The historic Flatiron Building, plus free popcorn from the local Mast General Store.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

P

Pickup

Meeting point at Pack Square in downtown Asheville; your guide will be near the benches outside the restaurant.

1

Pack's Tavern Bootlegger Tunnels

A private VIP visit inside Pack's Tavern's real bootlegger-era tunnels.

2

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

Asheville's landmark Spanish Renaissance-style basilica in downtown.

3

Grove Arcade

A historic 1929 shopping arcade in the heart of downtown Asheville.

4

Flatiron Building & Mast General Store

The historic Flatiron Building, plus free popcorn from the local Mast General Store.

D

Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Choose Your Vehicle

Every group size is covered — from an intimate private ride to large multi-coach groups.

Black Chevrolet Suburban executive SUV Up to 6

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban

A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van Up to 14

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration

Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.

White Prevost luxury motorcoach Up to 56

Prevost Coach Bus

Prevost motorcoach

Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — this tour includes a private VIP visit inside the real bootlegger tunnels beneath Pack's Tavern.
A brewery tasting is included on afternoon departures of this tour.
Yes, it's family-friendly and engaging for older children and teens.
Grove Arcade opened in 1929, two years after its founder E.W. Grove died in 1927.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private downtown Asheville walking tour with VIP access to Pack's Tavern's bootlegger tunnels, plus the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Grove Arcade, and the Flatiron Building. This private walking tour begins at Pack Square and covers downtown Asheville's landmarks — the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Grove Arcade, Art Deco architecture, hidden alleyways, and street art — while sharing stories of the city's boom-and-bust history. It includes a private VIP visit to the bootlegger tunnels inside Pack's Tavern, plus free popcorn from the local Mast General Store and, on afternoon departures, a brewery tasting.

Downtown Asheville's built landmarks come from the early twentieth-century boom. The Basilica of Saint Lawrence was designed by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino, who came to the area to work on Biltmore. Construction ran from 1905 to 1909, finished by his son after Guastavino died in 1908, and its elliptical dome spans 58 by 82 feet, one of the largest freestanding elliptical domes in the country.

Grove Arcade was conceived by E.W. Grove in the early 1920s as an elegant shopping center. Grove died in 1927 and the building opened in 1929. The Flatiron Building was announced in 1925, took its first tenants in January 1926, and was designed by New York architect Albert Wirth; it is considered North Carolina's best surviving wedge-shaped building.

Asheville voted itself dry in 1907, and Prohibition made bootlegging a cottage industry in the mountains, which is the context for the Pack's Tavern tunnel visit. Mast General Store, whose original location opened in Valle Crucis in 1883, opened its Asheville store in 1999.

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