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Big Top E-bike Adventure Tour

5.017 reviewsGrove Arcade

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

See Asheville from the seat of an e-bike on a fun, energetic ride through one of the most colorful cities in the mountains! Led by an experienced guide and circus performer, this tour combines Asheville’s must-see landmarks, fascinating history, incredible views, hidden corners, and wonderfully weird character. After getting everyone comfortable on the bikes, we’ll cruise through downtown and surrounding highlights, stopping along the way for stories, photos, and a closer look at the people and places that shaped Asheville. You’ll hear about everything from the city’s grand architecture and history to its creative culture and circusy past and present. The e-bikes make covering more of Asheville easy and fun, while frequent stops keep it relaxed and engaging. Whether it’s your first visit or you already know Asheville, expect a side of the city you probably haven’t seen! Free youth/passenger bikes! Ages 1+ Contact/message to request and confirm availability - Limited #.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Helmet
  • E bike provided!

Itinerary

  1. Visit the heart of downtown Asheville at Pack Square, surrounded by historic architecture, public art, lively gathering spaces, and views of the city’s distinctive skyline.

    15 min

  2. Possible Stop depending in time and riders. See the peaceful Asheville Botanical Gardens, home to scenic trails and hundreds of native Southern Appalachian plants and wildflowers.

    20 min

  3. Asheville!

    Passes by

  4. Explore Asheville’s vibrant River Arts District, where colorful murals, working artist studios, galleries, cafés, and historic industrial buildings line the French Broad River.

    45 min

  5. Free Candy for you! Amazing selection of sweet treats from all over the world!

    15 min

  6. Possible stop depending on the riders. Explore historic Riverside Cemetery, a peaceful, tree-lined landmark and the final resting place of notable figures, including author Thomas Wolfe and writer O. Henry.

    Passes by

  7. The Grove arcade is an amazing mall built in 1928 and one of the first in America! Amazing Art Deco architecture!

    30 min

  8. Possible stop depending on rider’s preference. Explore Foundation Studios and Marquee, two creative River Arts District destinations filled with working artists, colorful galleries, antiques, vintage finds, handcrafted décor, jewelry, and unexpected treasures. The Marquee is an acre of art!

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Craven Street Bridge French Broad River Access. There is a small traffic circle at this location next to a small dock and bike path. Your guide will be parked around the circle and your bikes will be out ready when you arrive! Look for the orange bikes and uniform! Ample parking on Riverside Drive.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 6 travellers
Operated by
Big Top Adventure Solutions
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Asheville

  • Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 149 experiences we list in Asheville.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 51 of 149.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Asheville

Asheville, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is an arts-minded mountain city of Art Deco buildings, craft breweries and a famous estate.

Asheville sits in a basin of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, where the French Broad River meets the Swannanoa. Its downtown is full of Art Deco buildings from the 1920s, including the City Building, and the Basilica of St Lawrence, with its elliptical dome, and the streets have bookshops, galleries and street musicians.

Top-ranked sights in Asheville: Grove Arcade, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Blue Ridge Parkway.

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