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Tour guide in Asheville George L.
I'm George L., your private tour guide in Asheville
Guide #41994
Hi everyone. My name is George. I have been involved in outdoor education, excursions and tours for the past 23 years. My experiences as an instructor with the Outward Bound Schools, as a National Park Ranger, a Ridge Runner for the Appalachian Trail Conference and Outdoor Adventure Guide for the Biltmore Estate, have taught me how to create memorable experiences my guests will remember for the rest of their lives. I love hiking, nature, history and culture and I am passionate about helping others enjoy all that Asheville and Western North Carolina has to offer. I have one of the greatest jobs in the world because I get to spend time with great people just like you and share unique lifetime experiences. Asheviile is surrounded by over 2, 000 acres of federal and state forests with over 250 waterfalls a short drive from downtown. The area also offers scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The City of Asheville has been the tourist destination for over 130 years. Attracting many famous people like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and others. George Vanderbilt chose to make Asheville his home. In addition to the unique historical architecture and world class cuisine the city hosts over 200 locally owned art galleries and 60 micro-breweries. Luxurious hotels and B&B's are plentiful for your relaxation. Three years ago my wife, Sue, and I decided to create premium private tours customized to each guests interest. There are no tours we cannot create to capture the experience you want to have. We offer walking tours of Historic Asheville and guided hikes for all ages and fitness levels. We'd love to hear from you and help you create an experience of a lifetime. Shoot me an email and let's start to plan your personal Western North Carolina adventure. All tours are operated under the authority of the State and Federally managed lands we use for our tours. I have permits for the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, Duponts State Forest, and Mount Mitchell State Park. I have 21 years guiding experience and trained as a Master Leave No Trace operator. None
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56 reviews
- Andrew B.November 2025
My wife and I had the pleasure of George Luther driving us along the Blue Ridge Parkway and sharing his vast knowledge of the area including the Biltmore Estate. Touring this way allowed us to focus on the beauty of what we were viewing and not concentrating on the directions to Looking Glass Waterfall or guessing which overlook to stop at for the best views.
Replied from George L.
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure spending time with you and your wife on the tour. I hope we can do another tour on your next visit to Asheville. There is just so much to see and do here. George
- Gary S.May 2025
We had a great tour with George and his wife Sue. A great and informative ride up to the forest from Downtown Asheville. Once arriving at the forest, we had a great walk through the paths and then George took us to two outstanding waterfalls which were the highlight of the tour. This was a great way to see some of the enviornment outside of Downtown Asheville and we...
Replied from George L.
Thank you for the wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure for Sue and I to be able to spend time with you and your family during your tour. We hope we will be able to take you on another tour on your next visit to Asheville. There is so much to see and do here.
- John D.December 2024
George was an entertaining as well as informative guide. He spent an extra half hour with us showing and explaining an area not on the tour itinerary. Also, one of the sights on the itinerary was closed at the last minute due to weather and he persuaded them to reopen just for us. We highly recommend him.
Replied from George L.
Thank for the wonderful review. I hope you and your wife enjoy Biltmore and I hope you both can come back to Asheville when the weather is more favorable for outside activities such as a drive along the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway with scenic views of over 60 miles on clear days. Take care and stay safe. George
- Julie N.August 2024
George was an expert tour guide. His tour is exactly as the listing described. He arrived on time with his comfortable vehicle (for our 4 adults) and the tour began as soon as he put it in drive. We learned about some history of Asheville, and enjoyed his knowledge of the area. He is especially knowledgeable about the Biltmore and the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you are...
Replied from George L.
Thank you for your wonderful review I truly enjoyed spending time with everyone on your tour I hope we can do another tour on your next visit to Asheville