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Ghost City Tours — Asheville

Two Walking Tours Through Historic Downtown Asheville's Gilded Age Hotels and Blue Ridge Folklore

Asheville, NC

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 3 sources

Research updated August 2026

Age

All Ages for the Ghosts of Asheville Tour; 16+ for the Silence Between the Pines Ghost Tour

Cost

$$

The Ghosts of Asheville Tour (all ages) from $29.99, ages 6-11 $14.99, ages 5 and under free; the Silence Between the Pines Ghost Tour (16+) from $34.99. Pricing per Ghost City Tours' Asheville booking pages.

Access

Wheelchair OK

About 1 mile of paved downtown Asheville sidewalks with some gentle hills for both tours. Ghost City Tours does not publish an exact meeting point in advance; it is provided in the booking confirmation.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained Sounds

The Ghosts of Asheville Tour is marketed around unnamed downtown hotels where the operator says former guests are said to have never checked out, historic theaters where performers are said to still take the stage, and Appalachian folklore associated with the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The Silence Between the Pines Ghost Tour is marketed as an adults-only companion piece built on the same setting, framed by the operator around obsession, grief, betrayal, and loss rather than named haunted buildings, and described as favoring atmosphere and psychological weight over gore or jump scares.

Neither Asheville tour page names specific stops, addresses, or historic buildings as of this listing, unlike the operator's programs in other cities.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing and narrative material, not documented history verified independently for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tours cover, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Plan Your Visit

2 ways to experience
Walking Tour Booking Required

The Ghosts of Asheville Tour

A 2-hour, all-ages walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, covering the city's Gilded Age hotels, historic theaters, and Blue Ridge Mountain folklore. Ghost City Tours does not publish the meeting point in advance for this tour; it is provided in the booking confirmation. Tickets are $29.99 for guests 12 and up, $14.99 for ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Runs nightly at 8 PM.

Duration:
2 hr
Days:
Daily, year-round, rain or shine
Age:
All Ages
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The Silence Between the Pines Ghost Tour

A 2-hour adults-only walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, built around stories of obsession, grief, and violence rather than jump scares. Ghost City Tours does not publish the meeting point in advance for this tour; it is provided in the booking confirmation. Tickets are $34.99 per person, minimum age 16. Runs nightly at 9 PM.

Duration:
2 hr
Days:
Daily, year-round, rain or shine
Age:
16+
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Sources & Further Reading

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  1. 1.ghostcitytours.com/asheville
  2. 2.ghostcitytours.com/asheville/ghosts-asheville-tour
  3. 3.ghostcitytours.com/asheville/silence-pines-ghost-tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghost City Tours — Asheville family-friendly?
The Ghosts of Asheville Tour is built for all ages, with children 5 and under free. The Silence Between the Pines Ghost Tour is 16+ and favors psychological unease over gore or jump scares. Both cover about 1 mile of paved downtown sidewalks over 2 hours. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit Ghost City Tours — Asheville?
The Ghosts of Asheville Tour (all ages) from $29.99, ages 6-11 $14.99, ages 5 and under free; the Silence Between the Pines Ghost Tour (16+) from $34.99. Pricing per Ghost City Tours' Asheville booking pages.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Ghost City Tours — Asheville wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Ghost City Tours — Asheville is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: About 1 mile of paved downtown Asheville sidewalks with some gentle hills for both tours. Ghost City Tours does not publish an exact meeting point in advance; it is provided in the booking confirmation..