When guests visit Biltmore House in Asheville, NC, they stroll through many of the rooms that appear just as they were when George W. Vanderbilt and his family lived in the home. From public areas such as the winter garden to luxurious bedrooms to servants' areas, guests have an opportunity to see what life was like for the Vanderbilts' at the turn of the century.
Knowledgeable guides share stories from estate archives and employee recollections.
The Rooftop Tour allows guests access to attic spaces and rooftop areas for a 60-minute guided tour. Enjoy a sweeping, panoramic look at Biltmore Estate's grounds, gardens and the Blue Ridge Mountains while examining the architectural, structural, and technological details that architect Richard Morris Hunt incorporated into Biltmore House. This tour is weather dependent. The Legacy of the Land Tour is a 90-minute guided motorcoach tour that visits historic locations across Biltmore Estate. Guided tours are available to ticketed daytime guests at Biltmore Estate.