We really enjoyed the tour. Not just seeing the house and property but also hearing about the…read morehistory of the home and its owner. Our guide was very knowledgeable able the life of Eugenia Williams! That was my favorite part!

Very organized and well run. We had a ticker issue that was quickly resolved. Highly recommend!read more

You'd think that paying for a ghost tour that you'd actually hear ghost stories but nope, we didn't…read morehear a single story of ghosts or ghost sighting. What we did hear was the ramblings of a high college student - literally whatever popped into her head to share. Some of it was slightly historic to Knoxville but most of it was about her friends in town, dead birds she's seen, or constantly asking if anyone ELSE had any stories to share. We reached out to the company for a refund and received a rude reply and a denial of any kind of refund. Save your money and re-watch Sixth Sense if you want a spooky evening. The only thing scary here was how awful the tour was.

I had such a blast on Haunted Knoxville's tours. First of all, it's super cool to learn the local…read morehistory in Knoxville. There's lots of juicy stuff that they aren't going to share just anywhere. Most importantly, it's super cool that you get to investigate these historically significant sites with tools that you see on TV and even in movies. You feel a little closer to the subject. It gets your heart pumping with anticipation, and it's addictive! I highly recommend this for all ages!

We had the most incredible experience with A Walk in the Woods last week in the Smoky Mountains,…read moreand it was truly made unforgettable by our guide, Samantha ("Sam"). From the moment we started, Sam was warm, kind, and incredibly attentive. She made us feel completely at ease, welcomed every single question, and thoughtfully adjusted the pace to suit our group so everyone could fully enjoy the experience. Her depth of knowledge was amazing--we learned so much about the plants, trees, and wildlife of the Smoky Mountains, as well as fascinating insights into how the Cherokee people once lived in harmony with this beautiful land. The scenery itself was absolutely breathtaking, but what made it even more special was the way Sam brought it all to life with her stories and passion. As a lovely surprise, she even prepared a delicious snack for us along with homemade herbal tea, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. We are so grateful we chose this tour and had Sam as our guide. It was meaningful, educational, and deeply enjoyable from start to finish. We would absolutely book another tour with her and this company and highly recommend it to anyone of any age looking for a truly special experience in the Smokies.

A great little walk from the edge of town to stretch your legs along a stream to walk off a meal.read more

My sister in law treated me with a giftcard for two tickets for a walking food tour of Knoxville…read morelast winter. We waited until the weather got nicer and more restaurants were open after the pandemic. Pamela was kind, knowledgeable, and interspersed the history of Knoxville and various buildings/restaurants as we went on our walking tour down Gay Street and Market Square. We stopped and had tastings (appetizers/small meals) at three local restaurants, tea tasting at a local tea shop, and dessert over 3 hours. The portions were more than enough to enjoy without being uncomfortable by the end of the tour. I highly recommend Pamela and her food tour. We are locals and still learned a lot and got to try new things. Would make for a great date or fun day out with friends!

The tour operator, Paula Johnson, is an encyclopedia of knowledge in Knoxville history. She…read moreprovides ample sample portions of local food at downtown restaurants and an interesting walking tour in the downtown area. The food was fantastic and the company great. Do this if you have several free hours in Knoxville. You will be happy you did.

It sure is cool to walk along the streets of this town where old taverns and inns welcomed many…read moreprominent people including former presidents. Dandridge is Tennessee's second oldest town settled in 1783 and named after first lady Martha Dandridge Washington. There are some really old things here. To start, everyone recommends a great walking tour that starts at the graveyard. You can certainly squeeze it all in before sundown. Be sure to plan ahead when the sights are open. There are a number of spots that have limited hours or that have closed down altogether. I won't give away all the juicy stuff, but here in Dandridge you can find: civil war anecdotes, Tennessee history tidbits and Eleanor Roosevelt's connection with the TVA dam.

I took a two-hour walking tour this morning in Asheville with Peter, and it was absolutely…read morefantastic. From the moment he introduced himself, Peter proved to be a wealth of knowledge. He gave us a rich historical background of Asheville before guiding us through the streets, where we stopped at various points of interest. Along the way, he highlighted restaurants, landmarks, and historical sites dating from the 1700s to today. His storytelling made the city come alive, and I learned so much more than I expected. I honestly can't say enough about Peter--he was truly phenomenal. If you're visiting Asheville, this tour is a must! This is a tipped based program. While the walking tour is free, the guides depend on their tips. Please be generous.

If you take this amazing tour use Peter. Besides an interesting tour with rich history including…read moredevelopment of the area and architecture, he is hilarious. I liked it so much I'd do it again. I'd rate it a 10 plus.

My third tour this season with Justin and Aimee! I learn something new each tour. It is a MUST…read morewhen visiting Highlands or even if you live there!

We had an AMAZING time with Justin and Highland Excursions! My husband & I have been to Highlands…read moremany times, but we thought it would be fun to actually learn about the area and go see some areas we hadn't seen yet (like Satulah mountain). What a great decision! My husband commented that we should have started our week this way (instead of our last day). We went to a section to hike that we never would have tried (as it's on the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust) that was a beautiful hike with amazing views. Justin was a delightful guide, providing a rich history of the area. We also enjoyed talking geology with Justin, who was a wealth of information. Even if you've been to Highlands & Cashiers many times, treat yourself to a Highlands Excursion to see the beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges & more. You won't regret it! Can't wait til the next time!

The one star is added because of the prompt refund and return of the flask we left in the car…read more Otherwise this was a total disaster and a bait and switch situation where we discussed one tour over the phone and the day of we were told otherwise. We had paid a deposit for two days of tour but when we contacted them 3-4 days prior we received a curt email which incorrectly stated that we were only booked for one day. Most businesses would have at least reviewed emails after receiving a detailed note from a client before sending such a rude response as the one we received. When we asked in repeat emails about what options were available for lunch and other specific questions no answers were received. However, the day of the tour George tried to turn the blame on us stating we would have needed to pre- order the meal with him despite his lack of email response about meal options. We also felt racially profiled since his interaction with my husband who is Caucasian visibly altered in addition to his entire demeanor, once we joined them In the hotel lobby and he realised that the other members of the tour, myself included were black. We opted not to take this tour since we felt that the new terms were different from what was previously discussed (not to mention he promised full flexibility with tours repeatedly on the phone) and we couldn't figure out how he'd be able to take us walking with the boot safely. We also were very specific in prior discussions that we had no interest in visiting the Biltmore estate but this was what George was encouraging us to switch to the day of the tour (once again probably because of his own limitations) He also tried to make us try to sign a waiver but then he got angry and defensive when we politely asked few polite questions about his insurance coverage and things to clarify what he was asking us to sign. Overall, I consider this a near miss event since everything suggested this tour would have been a competent disaster of a day had we gone on the road with George. The tour we ended up taking instead with a different company far exceeded our expectations without any hassle or racist undertones. George will probably try to defend his behavior by accusing us of being rude (this is in response to us asking for clarifications and for what we booked ) but since issues started way back from his side of the correspondence (or lack thereof) you can be the judge of the situation

We went on a five hour hiking tour in the Pisgah National Forest area. George, our tour guide, took…read moreus to a beautiful waterfall and atop a tall fire tower with gorgeous views. I would definitely recommend this tour for any family!

We rounded up 8 rowdy souls for our friend's bachelor party. The plan was to start at shulz brau…read moreget acquainted and then visit Hexagon brewing, Ebony & Ivory, Xul and finish back where we started at Shulz Brau. The tour itself was fun to see the belly of operations for each brewery and have a few samples of their swill. We enjoyed a white stout, alt beer, NEIPAs and a lager or two. I was able to snag a burger from the Abridged Truck at Xul. What I consider to be the best smashy-burger in all of Knoxville. We all had time to snag a pint at the brewery but it was a grab and go type of thing. The tour guide Ace kept us on schedule and we all enjoyed our samples and quick history and brewing lessons wrapped into the tour. Our group had a blast and the groom had to helped to the car, so mission completed!

Super fun walking tour around Knoxville. Ace is very knowledgeable and I loved learning about the…read morehistory of the city as well as getting to try some local breweries. She is also a very knowledgeable beer gal! Would def recommend if you are visiting for a weekend.

We had some time in Downtown Knoxville and decided to check out the mansion. The staff are super…read morenice, and we enjoyed talking with them. We were given a tour with just our family which was really cool. We all really loved the tour. It was great for our son who could touch a lot of objects. They also had a table to try and write with a quill. I would recommend the mansion if you love history.

This is a very well landscaped and very well preserved mansion, that was Built-in 1792. Governor…read moreWilliam Blount and his family resided here.The mansion sits up on a Hill overlooking the Tennessee river. There are some very old antiques inside the mansion and most of the mansion is all original. All of the rooms were pretty large and had high ceilings about 10 ft. There are beautiful gardens out side and around the building. This mansion is located downtown Knoxville and the courthouse is right down the street. It was very cool to see how they lived way back then with no electric. They had candlelight chandeliers and wood burning stove. All their equipment they used to make their clothes and their food was all original as far as I know. There was 3 or 4 outside buildings as well that was used for their equipment and their work.