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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Our 5-star tour is back for the holidays - a walking holiday adventure through the classic 'A Christmas Carol'! Guided by Asheville's premier Dickensian host, Nigel Humbuggins, you'll visit four of the city's renowned South Slope pubs to enjoy legendary local brews, all while experiencing one of the greatest Christmas stories ever told. Along the way, your host keeps the energy high with playful antics and audience interactions - yet pauses to deliver moments of transcendent acting from Dickens' most poignant passages, giving the tale its full emotional power.
*Brewery stops are subject to change due to events or availability at individual venues.
What's included
Four-pub guided crawl through Asheville
A progressive retelling of 'A Christmas Carol'
Theatrical guide in full Victorian costume
Drinks (available for purchase)
Food (recommended to eat beforehand)
Parking (Arrive early to find parking)
What to expect
Green Man Brewery
30m
"Marley’s Warning" - Kick off your adventure with award winning Green Man brews while your host Nigel Humbuggins sets the stage: Scrooge’s greed, Marley’s ghostly guilt trip, and the looming visit of three spirits. Because nothing says Christmas like your past, present, and future showing up at happy hour!
Urban Orchard Cider Co
30m
“The Ghost of Christmas Past” - Sip festive Urban Orchard ciders while Scrooge awkwardly revisits his bittersweet past: lost loves, missed chances, and that first spark of redemption. Think of it as a Victorian therapy session… with alcohol.
30m
“The Ghost of Christmas Present” - Raise your glass of Funkatorium's funky sours or barrel-aged beers to shenanigans & holiday cheer. Humbuggins will conjure the Cratchits, Tiny Tim, and just enough holiday generosity to make you consider buying the next round… briefly.
30m
“The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come” - Finish your crawl with this Spirit looming over your 1920’s apothecary-style craft cocktails. Fate, shadows, and hauntingly delicious brews collide, sending the story to its thrilling conclusion, and leaving you wondering if ghosts prefer IPAs.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Look for your guide Mr. Nigel Humbuggins with his top hat!
End point
➡ End point subject to change depending on events happening at The Antidote.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
