Downtown Asheville: Guided Electric Bike Tour

Experience the charm and history of Asheville on a 3-hour guided electric bike tour. Ride up steep hills with ease and explore architectural gems and scenic viewpoints.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grove Arcade - Stop At: The Grove Arcade and listen as your guide brings the history of this iconic building to life with their exceptional storytelling skills.
  • Basilica of Saint Lawrence - Your expert guide will regale you with tales of the construction of this exceptional architectural masterpiece and its renowned builder.
  • The Omni Grove Park Inn - Hear how one man’s dream of building an inn in the Blue Ridge Mountains resulted in the construction of one of the most impressive historic buildings in Asheville.
  • Sunset Terrace - Take in the breathtaking views of the downtown Asheville skyline against the backdrop of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Ask your guide to capture the moment for you on your camera!
What's Included
  • Local expert guide
  • Electric bicycle included
  • Helmet provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an engaging and entertaining electric bicycle journey through Asheville with us! With a duration of about 3 hours, this e-bicycle exploration represents the ideal approach to soak in the charm of the city whilst gaining knowledge about its intriguing past. Experience Asheville’s remarkable architectural beauties, enjoy beautiful landscapes from selected vantage points, and uncover the narratives surrounding Asheville’s top historical locations.

The electric pedal boosting and throttles on our e-bicycles make ascending Asheville’s challenging gradients a breeze! Your professional guide will safely navigate you across city roads, bicycle-friendly paths, and serene, scenic neighborhood lanes. The superior method to perceive Asheville’s transformation over the years, understand its unique appeal presently, and predict its future trajectory is by accompanying the Flying Bike on our critically acclaimed Downtown Asheville E-bicycle Trip.

  • The electric bikes will take all of the hard work out of your ride. We routinely have riders that span the spectrum of age and fitness. The main requirement is that you be coordinated and fit enough to balance a 55-pound bike. A training and practice session is provided at the start of each tour. For people that would like to go on the tour but are not able to balance a bike, it is possible to arrange a ride on the back of one of our stretch cargo bikes that will be driven by another person in your party.
  • Legally, you must be 16 years or older to operate an electric bike. Guides reserve the right to request proof of age of any rider. Riders should also be at least 5 feet tall to operate their own bike. Guests younger than 16 may ride as a passenger with an adult in their group on the back of one of our cargo bikes or in a child seat (for children ages 1-6 or up to 48.5 pounds).
  • Tours are subject to favorable weather conditions. If there is light rain in the forecast but none at the start of the tour, we will decide together at the time of the tour whether to ride. We will provide rain ponchos and rain covers for the storage bags on the bikes to protect your belongings. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Pets are not allowed on tours, please contact us with any questions or concerns.
Location
1 River Arts Pl
River Arts Place
Our shop is a large red-brick building with the words “Warehouse Studios” printed on the side, located at the intersection of Lyman Street with River Arts Place. The entrance to our shop is a large, teal double door that faces River Arts Place.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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A5493mxmattb
Aug 30, 2024
Push button power - Peter and crew were the best. There were clear instructions and from the start we were able to test drive the bikes to get comfortable before going out. This was a fantastic tour and the bikes were so fun.
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Dyan_s
Aug 27, 2024
Must do while in Asheville. - Beautiful ride made us fall in love with Asheville. Peter, our guide was wonderful- we learned so much and could feel his passion for the city. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Asheville!
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Kathy
Aug 25, 2024
Fun way to see Asheville - Beautiful tour and the e-bikes make it so easy. Peter was a great guide and the sites we stopped at were fun. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable tour! Good for couples and groups and families.
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Scott_r
Aug 21, 2024
great ride and guided tour - our guide Peter and the entire trip was phenomenal -we enjoyed the ride and beautiful scenery along the way.
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789tainas
Aug 20, 2024
Fun! I now want an e bike. - Excellent bike tour. Peter was great as our guide. I was nervous about riding an e bike for the first time, but it was easy and enjoyable. And all five in our group were the more mature type (retired folks) which made it extra nice. I highly recommend this bike tour around Asheville.
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U3448ewdanm
Aug 20, 2024
OUTSTANDING TOUR - OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE!! Our guide LeeAnn was knowledgable, witty, and super friendly. She really made it fun. We were able to experience all the key sites (Wall St., Grove Arcade, Pack Square, Grove Park Inn etc.), and the E-Bikes performed excellent. Thank you LeeAnn and the Flying Bikes Crew.
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Jantha_t
Aug 19, 2024
Great FUN!! - Winding through scenic downtown shop, neighborhoods, riverside trails and The Omni Grove allowed me to see sights of Ashville that I wouldn't have known to drive to or through on my own. Also, the experience of riding on an electric bike was great fun!
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290debs
Aug 19, 2024
Excellent morning ride - My husband and I loved our experience. Peter (our guide) was excellent reviewing the directions. He has a great sense of humor. The historical sites were really interesting. Would do this again in a heartbeat.
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Laura
Aug 18, 2024
Best bike tour in Asheville - This was the highlight of our trip to Asheville! My group of 5 friends had a blast biking through town and so pleased that it included a stop at the Grove Park Inn. Our guide Peter was so fun and helpful. He made sure we were all safe handling the bikes and watching for traffic. Also his jokes were on point! Such a great day.
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Susannepi37et
Aug 18, 2024
The Flying Bike E-Bike Tour - Do It!! - We found this tour here on TripAdvisor and the experience did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone! Our guide, Peter, was knowledgeable and entertaining, with his love of Asheville evident in the details he shared of this great city. He made sure everyone was comfortable and safe riding their bike, and that the experience was enjoyable for all.
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