Taste brunch bites and cocktails as you walk downtown Asheville
3.5 Hours
Food tastings, alcoholic drinks
Start your Saturday with a guided brunch tour through downtown Asheville. Enjoy multiple tastings with brunch cocktails while taking in the city’s architecture.
Dietary restrictions and allergies (including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free) cannot be accommodated. Strollers may be difficult on hills, stairs, and cobblestones; a front/back pack is recommended. Only certified guide dogs are allowed.
All sales are final and non-refundable.
No. At this time, the brunch tour cannot accommodate dietary restrictions, preferences, or allergies, including vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Dress for the forecast. The tour runs rain or shine, so bring what you need to stay comfortable in wet weather.
Children are welcome. Strollers may be difficult to maneuver on hills, stairs, and cobblestones; a front/back pack is recommended.
Your tour will meet inside the S&W Market building (56 Patton Ave) right at 11am
These tours deliver exactly what food-loving travelers hope for: generous portions, diverse tastings across 6+ locally-owned spots, and guides who genuinely know their stuff. Sarah, Stu, and Joe earn consistent praise for their infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Asheville's culinary scene, history, and architecture. Multiple reviewers note getting bigger portions than typical food tours, with some saying they were completely stuffed by the end. The guides clearly have real relationships with restaurant owners and chefs, often securing special treatment for tour groups. Both visitors and locals rave about the experience, with several people taking multiple tours or planning return visits. The walking tour format through downtown works well for exploring the city while sampling everything from gelato to various cuisines. One reviewer noted that compared to larger cities, the ethnic food scene is somewhat limited, though this reflects Asheville itself rather than the tour selection. It's worth noting the company remained accommodating even during the city's recovery from Hurricane Helene, maintaining quality while supporting local businesses.
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