Christmas at Biltmore 2024 | RomanticAsheville.com (2024)

November 8, 2024-January 5, 2025
The Biltmore House is even more magical when adorned for the holidays - complete with 67 elaborate hand-decorated trees, including the favorite 35-ft. live Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall, a thousand poinsettias, miles of garland, and live music. Throughout the estate, find 100+ decorated trees with 25,000+ ornaments, 1.5 miles of fresh garlands, 500 wreaths and sprays, 2,000 poinsettias and other favorite holiday plants, and 100 kissing balls!Find plenty of details and tips below.Did you know there's a Hallmark movie that was filmed at the Biltmore? Learn more about "A Biltmore Christmas."

The Library inside Biltmore House - see many more photos!

Daytime & Candlelight Tours
Plan ahead and book dates and times for both daytime and candlelight tours, sinceprime dates and times sell out in advance. Tickets start at $105/adult. Prices vary by date. Kids ages 10-16 are half the price of adult admission. Kids ages 9 and younger are admitted free. All tickets include tours ofBiltmore House, thegardens,Antler Hill Villagewith more lights and theWineryfor a complimentary wine tasting. Don't miss a trip to the tropics inside theConservatoryand strolling through the gardens with winter plantings. See our mainBiltmore Insider's Guidefor more ideas of things to do.

Three different daytime ticket experiences.

• Audio-Guided Visit:Self-guided house tour with access to Gardens, Antler Hill Village, and Winery. Complimentary parking.
• Audio-Guided Visit Plus:Audio guidehouse tour with access toGardens, Antler Hill Village, and Winery. Complimentary parking. Access to the immersive, multi-sensory exhibition:Italian Renaissance Alive
• Expert-Guided Visit:2-hour expert-led house group tour includingpersonal Vanderbilt history and estate stories, and access to areas off the main tour based on interest. Access toGardens, Antler Hill Village, and Winery. Complimentary parking. Access to the immersive, multi-sensory exhibition:Italian Renaissance Alive
• Go to their website to read more about these experiences.

Daytime Tickets(Nov 8 - Jan 5)include a self-guided house tour before 5 PM with a full day of estate exploration. You'll book an entry time when you purchase tickets for the house tour, so plan ahead.Daytime admission pricing starts at $105/person.

Candlelight Christmas EveningTickets(Nov 8 - Jan 4)include a magical tour of Biltmore House (enter 5:30-10:45 PM), complete with choirs and live musicians. The front lawn glows with a 55-ft. Norway spruce with 45,000 lights and hundreds of luminaries. Advance purchase is required as prime time slots fill up well in advance. Included with the Candlelight ticket is a daytime visit on the same day or the next day to explore the rest of the Estate.Evening admission pricing starts at$120.

Best Deals on Biltmore Tickets & Special Offers:

• Enjoy additional savings with online ticket purchases. Buy daytime ticketson the Biltmore website.Tour time reservations for house entry are required. Many days will sell out in advance.
• ​See overnightBiltmore Vacation Packagesoffered by many area B&Bs, hotels, and cabins that include discounted tickets.
• Get a discounted annual pass during their Holiday Sale,online only atBiltmore.com/join. Readmore on 9 Reasons to Get a Biltmore Annual Pass.

Gardens & Conservatory
Don't miss strolling through the gorgeous blooms and a huge array of plants inside the Conservatory by the Walled Garden. Also, walk through the winter gardens and along miles of peaceful trails. Biltmore’s floral arranging and gardening experts conduct free, daily seminars at A Gardener’s Place retail gift shop under the Conservatory. Read more about the Biltmore Gardens.

Shopping
Browse a dozen shops on the Estate, including A Christmas Past, Bookbinder's, Toymakers, and Confectionery in the Stables beside the house. Don't miss the Wine Shop at the Winery. The Gate House Shop at the entrance of the Estate carries a sampling from many of the other shops.

Antler Hill Village Illumination
Allow time during your visit to the estate to exploreAntler Hill Villagewith festive displays adorning Biltmore Gardens Railway and Winery. Stroll throughilluminatedtrees, buildings, and the pathways that connect the Village’s unique shops. Enjoy a Winery tasting, Cedric's Tavern, shopping, and more exhibits, including the historic barn.Read more.

More Festive Fun
Holiday hospitality extends throughout the entire Estate. Enjoy a festive meal at Bistro, Stable Café, Cedric’s Tavern, or The Dining Room at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. Go to the Biltmore website to read more about their restaurants. Both the Inn & Village Hotel offer several packages, including New Year’s Eve. Biltmore has a big variety of retail shops, all perfect for holiday gift shopping. Other activities include taking a cozy horse and carriage ride (blankets provided) and exploring acres of landscaped gardens.

Days & Hours Open
Biltmore is open every day, including Thanksgiving, Christmas (9AM-2PM), and New Year’s Day. The house is open 9 AM-3:30PM for daytime tours. The estate gate and ticketing office openat 8:30 AM. Candlelight tours start times are 5:30-10:45 PM, depending on the day and availability. The winery is open until 7 PM.

Banquet Hall in grand style. See our photo tour of the Christmas Tree Arrival.

Tips for Visiting

• See our Biltmore Estate Guide for more things to do.
• Buy tickets well in advance. Many days will sell out - especially Thanksgiving weekend, Saturdays, and Christmas week.
• Yes, you can take photos inside the house.
• Biltmore phone number for general info and tickets is 1-800-411-3812.
• You may be amazed by the size of the Estate and all the things to see and do. Arrive early and allow a full day - or two!
• Reduced-price admission is available to guests with disabilities. Parking assistance is available. They have some wheelchairs inside the house for guests at no charge for touring the first and second floors. Guests with hearing difficulties can request a Neckloop Telecoil Coupler, a printed transcript, or a sign language interpreter. Call them for your specific needs at 1-800-411-3812.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and layers to allow for changeable mountain weather.
• Remember, Candlelight Christmas Evenings require a separate ticket from daytime admission. Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets are non-refundable, but you can change your date for a fee. Or keep the ticket for a daytime visit later.
• Candlelight Tickets include a daytime visit to the gardens and other areas of the estate. You can arrive as early as 8:30 AM and stay for your evening tour. If you arrive after 4:30 PM, you can return the next day.
• See our packages page for special offers & Biltmore packages from hotels, cabin rentals, and bed and breakfast inns!
• While you are in the area, see other House Museums for Holiday Tours.
• See our Biltmore for Kids page for family-friendly ideas on the estate.

Winter Garden

For more holiday fun in Asheville, see our Top Asheville Holiday Outings.

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