Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville

08/13/2026

She lost a necklace of deep sentimental value on our trolley. Wasn't even sure it was here. Stopped by on her next Asheville trip, and our team tracked it down and mailed it back to her.

The tour is wonderful rain or shine, but it's the people who make it what it is.❤️

Have you ever lost something and gotten it back because of the kindness of strangers? Share with us below, we love positive stories.

Book your Asheville trolley tour at graylineasheville.com

08/11/2026

She checked in. She never checked out.

The Pink Lady of the Grove Park Inn is one of Asheville's most enduring ghost stories, and she's just one stop on the Gray Line Ghost Tour.

75 minutes. Real history. Genuinely eerie stories. The trolley departs from Packs Tavern every night at 7PM (Mon-Sat), and we only run one tour per evening, so seats are limited.

Book at graylineasheville.com before tonight's tour fills up.

08/08/2026

Tonight at 7pm, board the trolley at Pack’s Tavern and settle in for 75 minutes of documented Asheville history that happens to be deeply, genuinely haunting.

Our guides are historians first.

Every story we tell is rooted in real people, real events, and real places you will see with your own eyes as the trolley moves through the city after dark.

See the actual locations (from the safety of your trolley) and hear the real stories of…

✔️ The Pink Lady of the Grove Park Inn, the most documented hotel haunting in the American South
✔️ The GHOST of Church Street
✔️ Helen Clevenger at the Battery Park Hotel, an unsolved 1936 murder that shook Asheville to its core
✔️ Highland Hospital, where Zelda Fitzgerald met her tragic end in a fire that claimed six women in a single night, and where the screams are said to still show up on recordings.
✔️Will Harris and the killing spree of 1906 that left a city forever changed
✔️Thomas Wolfe, whose ghost some say never left Asheville at all
✔️ The haunting of Church Street and the Black Abbey
✔️ The Jackson Building, where two men jumped in 1929 and the paranormal activity never stopped.
✔️The Gallows, where some say you can still hear wagon wheels on cobblestone long after dark.

and more!

https://graylineasheville.com/tours/ghost-tour/

08/06/2026

Looking for the best way to see Asheville without worrying about parking, directions, or missing hidden gems?

Our Hop-On/Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour lets you experience Asheville at your own pace while learning about the city's rich history from our knowledgeable guides.

The Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour has 8 stops, takes 90-minutes (without hopping) and is good for 2 full days in a 3-day consecutive window.

No matter where you board the trolley, don't forget to hop-off at Stop #1 (Asheville Visitor's Center, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce) to grab your trolley sticker and brochure/map at our kiosk inside. We look forward to seeing you!

We stop at:

Stop 1🛑 Montford Historic District
Stop 2🛑 Omni Grove Park Inn
Stop 3🛑 Thomas Wolfe District
Stop 4🛑 Pack Square
Stop 5🛑 Haywood Park Hotel
Stop 6🛑 Grove Arcade
Stop 7🛑 River Arts District (RAD) North
Stop 8🛑 South Slope Brewing District

What's your favorite Asheville attraction? Share it with us! ⬇️

Start your visit and begin your tour at the Asheville Visitor Center. Located at the beginning of the Montford Historic District, the Visitor Center is also just steps from downtown. It is also a great place park and hop aboard the Gray Line Trolley. 36 Montford Avenue.

08/03/2026

An oldie but goodie that applies to today. ♥️ We believe this was created 11 years ago by Explore Asheville - Buncombe County Travel & Hospitality Industry.

This gave us literal goosebumps! You can return again! ☀️

Who’s returning soon? Raise your hand! 🙋🏻‍♀️ 👋

Discover Asheville, N.C. at http://www.ExploreAsheville.com. Reme...

07/31/2026

We just stumbled across this wonderful blog by Kidding Around Greenville, SC. What a wonderful breakdown of our tour! This was written last summer, but still holds true.

If you want to read about each of our current 8 stops and what it's like to ride the trolley - check this article out! Link in first comment.

07/23/2026

Thank you so much to the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce for inviting us to be on their podcast, The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together.

It’s a pleasure to share why fall is one of the best seasons to explore our region, what visitors and locals can expect on a trolley tour, and some of the rich history, stunning scenery, and hidden gems that make Asheville so special.

Listen for inspiration for your next Asheville outing!

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Fall is one of the most beautiful times to experience Asheville, and there's no better way to take it all in than aboard Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville!

In this episode of The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together podcast, we're joined by Jonathan Helmken of Asheville Trolley Tours as we continue our Season 4: Fall Into Adventure series. Jonathan shares why fall is one of the best seasons to explore our region, what visitors and locals can expect on a trolley tour, and some of the rich history, stunning scenery, and hidden gems that make Asheville so special.

Whether you're planning a weekend adventure, welcoming out-of-town guests, or simply looking to rediscover Western North Carolina, this episode is full of inspiration for your next outing.

Tune in on your favorite podcast platform and join us as we celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make fall in Asheville unforgettable.

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The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a new podcast from the Asheville Chamber, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive. Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever.

Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for making these conversations possible: TruPoint Bank, DJ Molly Parti and Carolina Furniture Concepts!

07/16/2026

Hey WNC locals, raise your hand if you've never actually done the trolley tour. 🙋

We see you. And we've got a deal that fixes that.

Become a Gray Line Ambassador and ride FREE when your out-of-town guests visit.

For every two adult tickets purchased, one local rides at no charge. It's the perfect excuse to finally play tourist in your own city.

Just stop by our ticket counter inside the Asheville Visitor Center at 36 Montford Ave, show your ID with an eligible county address, and you're set.

Valid on the Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour, Overview Tour, and Haunted History & Murder Mystery Ghost Tour. Eligible counties: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Rutherford, Transylvania, and Yancey. Must purchase in person.

See Visitor’s Center kiosk for details! Located across from the visitor’s center desk!

07/14/2026

When guests say they enjoyed it more than they expected to, we call that a win. 🙌

Big love to our driver Tom for making Christopher's visit to Asheville one to remember: friendly, knowledgeable, and full of the good stuff that makes this city so special. That's what The Red Trolleys are all about. 🚋

Book your hop-on hop-off adventure at the link below and see what all the fuss is about!

Link to get your ticket in the first comment!

07/09/2026

Great post by The Artful Way on how to spend a day in Asheville. We agree!