Absolutely magical!!! The beauty and the architecture were breathtaking but listening to the audio tour describe every room we went through was icing on the cake! We left and couldnt stop talking about it on the hour drive back to the cabin. Yes, its worth the price and yes, its worth the extra $15 for the audio tour!!!!Dont forget your free wine tasting too!! (You have to reserve it once you arrive) Our bartender (John I believe) was incredibly friendly and personable not mention answered all of our questions about different types of wines. He even helped pick out our list of tastings he thought we each enjoy based on what we told him we each liked!5 stars all the way around!! Only thing I would do differently is try to go at night next time! They say the Christmas lights are incomparable.!!

This is quite a place. You feel like you’re visiting a European castle with a little more wood paneling. We did the candlelit evening tour, but I would have preferred a day time visit. The lights were nice, but it would have been fun to see the views from inside the home as we were touring the rooms. We did go back the next day to see the grounds. There are no restroom facilities in the mansion, but there is easy access to facilities in the stable shops close to the entrance. It was pretty cold and windy, so we didn’t explore as much as we would have done on a milder day. I will say that as grand as this home is, I still prefer the smaller mansions, or “cottages” as they were called,on the cliff walk in Newport, Rhode Island. It’s very easy and fast to get to the estate parking, but only parking lot C has a trolley to the mansion. Keep in mind if you’ve got reservations for lunch or dinner after leaving the estate grounds, it takes almost 20 minutes to get off the property. Plan accordingly!

We went for the first time to see the Christmas decorations. Its massive and beautiful. We did the 90 minute house tour which was very interesting. They were very strict (but rightfully so) on covid restrictions as far as masks were concerned but not many hand washing or sanitizing stations.

View is amazing and I was in love with it, but you do not get to see more than 30-35 rooms, many of them you will just have a glance. I felt it’s bit over priced. But rather than that amazing place by a business Man.

Definitely worth doing Biltmore’s Candlelight Christmas experience as seeing inside at night with all of the Christmas decorations and fireplaces lit is magical. The house itself is crazy and the views are insanely beautiful. Great experience!

This place is amazing. You would learn better when you get the audio guide. Good place to go during Christmas and Fall.

Beautiful historic home to see and the main tourist attraction in Asheville. It is the largest privately owned residence in America but it looks like a castle from Europe. The inside of the home is rich with history and it’s amazing that a home of this stature was made over 125 years ago. I would highly suggest getting the audio tour guide as it tells you a lot of the history of the home that you would miss doing a self guided tour. The gardens are gorgeous and huge. There are shops and cafes next to the estate so you can stop and have a bite. You can spend a whole day here.

The grounds at the Biltmore are beautiful even without lots of blooming flowers. We especially enjoyed the conservatory and seeing all of the poinsettia and tropical plants.We werent able to get tickets for the house tour so well definitely be planning a return visit!Wayne and JudyDelmar, De

Wow! What can I say about this place other than it is utterly breathtaking? We took the tour on a Friday night and practically had the place to ourselves. The majestic architecture and grandeur is a lot to take in. You can feel the history permeating every room. Certainly one of the coolest and most serene places I have ever been.

This was well worth the time. A terrific house and grounds, very well presented! We were there during the Christmas decorations season and it was very nicely done. We will be going back again.

What am experience. A beautiful and historical Home and Beautifully kept grounds. The dining room and library reminded me of a life like, Beauty and the Beast movie.

Beautiful candle lit tour .. i missed the room of trees but its been 16 years since I went and my daughters picked this for their birthday trip. They loved it! They are bowlers so they were very interested in the bowling alley!

Biltmore Estate is such a beautiful place with an enormous history and pristine scenery. There is so much to see and enjoy, so much beauty and inspiration within every room. I last visited during Christmas, although not the Candlelight tour. Be prepared for lots of walking and stair climbing! Downstairs is quite warm. Loved how beautiful the fog set after the rain as we traveled over to the village for shopping. Such an incredible experience. Was fortunate to visit as a guest of friends who are Annual Pass holders, so there were discounts received on every purchase with one of them simply showing the cashier her pass. Would love to visit again soon!! So worth it.

What an incredible property and grounds. Very impressive from the moment you arrive. Each and every staff member was knowledgeable and took a lot of pride in their post. The estate is also doing a fine job with mandating mask use within the house and social distancing once entry has been gained. Very happy we made the trip over. Was very memorable.

I took my 34 year old daughter for the first time. I had been there a many times before. We had a wonderful time even though our visit was during the COvid Virus. All the staff was very kind & helpful. Thank you for our delightful visit!

This place is absolutely stunning. It’s a great place to spend the day. The chess set belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte. Pro Tip: ask the person in the library which book opens the secret passage behind the fireplace. There’s another one in the basement.

My 8 yo granddaughter, says: The moment she walked into that house she was filled with amazement!!! The Halloween room had some of the best paintings, she had ever seen. The bowling alley was so cool! That chandelier was humongous, amazing, out of this world. She especially loved the lady playing the harp in the first room. The red flowers and in the green room beautiful! These are her words not mine.

Stunning! It is hard to believe one family lived in the huge home. It is a modern day castle in America. A must see!

Amazing and educational experience every time! This is a place I feel everyone should visit and learn about the history (all they stated and did for some many). You could also just enjoy the beautiful views with thousands of acers!

It is very hard to put in words how incredibly amazing this place is. Amazing is a very overly used word so just think you are coming to a magnificent property with many more of what you asked for.Be mindful here. Everything has been carefully planned/designed to make you spend money. Prices to come here are very expensive so prepare your wallet. Before arrival, make sure you have been well fed because you will burn energy here and therefore buy expensive meals (unless you eat first).

An amazing place. Being still in the Vanderbilt family and for-profit, the emphasis is on the visitor experience and well worth it! Not a cold museum, yet there is art work and artifacts found no where else in the world. A must see during Christmas candlelight!

Gorgeous grounds, stunning architecture, great wine. Plan to spend at least around 4 hours exploring, and make sure to check out the two little villages. Enjoyed our visit to this historic landmark more than expected!

This house is incredible. My wife and 3 kids loved it. We were all in awe of the attention to detail of this place. I would recommend trying to make a full day of the house grounds and Antler Village. We asked questions like of how many windows does the house have. How big was Mr. Biltmore book collection, how many sqft is the house.The staff was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. It was a fun all around experience. I would also recommend eating at The Stable Cafe there at the house. It was a great experience too. Reservations are recommended because we made a walk up reservation for a family of five and it took us roughly an hour and twenty minutes to be seated. Even with the long wait it was worth it for sure. So be sure to make a reservation ahead of time. Overall it was worth the price of the admission and next time we come back we will purchase tickets for an earlier time. There are several souvenirs hops and there is wine you can taste test too. We picked up a seasonal bottle ourselves. You wont be disappointed.

The house is magnificent and the grounds are mesmerizing. Christmas decorations are a magical addition this time of year.

This was definitely worth the price of admission. The staff members were friendly and courteous. The house is spectacular! Each room is unique and the audio tour made it very interesting.

Enjoyed the Christmas lights and decorations. The garden isnt much this time of year. Lights at Antler Village were intense!! Annual pass is a must to see it all.

Beautiful, brooding, gothic mansion. I have seen the mansions in Newport, RI. They seem small compared to this. Get your tickets early to tour the inside. They are limiting amount of tickets sold. Be prepared. Gardens and grounds are amazing. We only took the garden tour. Allow yourself considerable time to see everything. 2 days? Nice gift shops, food aplenty, wines to taste. A Great experience!! Move slowly, follow signs, easy for us to get confused with directions. Huge property.

Absolutely amazing and worth the money for anyone who likes to explore houses and homes and garden. The house tour took us a little over and hour and then we spent another 1.5 hours in the conservatory and rose garden area. There’s a lot of trails and eating/shopping options to truly make a well-packed day out of your visit. Wear comfortable shoes everything is extremely spaced out.

My family and I came here during Christmas time a few years ago and the views around the entire estate were absolutely stunning. They had the entire house decorated in beautiful decor and it was a magnificent sight. We have come here before, not during the holidays and it is still very nice and much warmer but I think I prefer the holidays. At the time, they also had multiple choral groups and a mini orchestra playing/singing live and beautiful music. This is definitely a must see! They have multiple Christmas trees all around and lots of lights to get some pretty cool shots with. It does get pretty chilly so bring a coat. Back then there were a lot of people there at once, I’m not sure about now. Please stay safe, do your research, and Happy Holidays!

Such a wonderful experience!! We enjoyed viewing the house and the gardens. My favorite experience was the winery and little shops. Complimentary wine tasting was great.. we bought a few bottles to bring home. We spent 5 hours at the estate and winery and barely scratched the surface. Def. Allow yourself a full day of exploring.

Great experience with many additions since our last visit. The culture of the paid servants was described.Beautiful Christmas lights on the property!

AMAZING!!! Second time visiting the Biltmore. Very small crowds. Everyone is so nice that works here.We had a few tours and they were all so awesome. We took the roof top tour and the back stairs tour, both very awesome.If you have never been you need to go

Truly a magnificent place. The architecture is so unbelievable. So beautiful and I would love to go back in the Spring when all the flowers are in Bloom.

I just love weddings this time of year, everything is so festive!!And you absolutely couldn’t have a more beautiful location than right here on the Biltmore Estate! Congratulations to my bride and groom, wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness. So honored to have been here to capture on canvas all the love and magic at the fabulous Biltmore Estate.

Christmas at the Biltmore is so magical. The decorations were amazing, the musicians playing in certain rooms really set the mood. The staff was wonderful. Antler Hill Village was very nice with their little shops all throughout. It was an amazing place for a romantic night out.

Beautiful mansion, the entrance fee is ridiculously priced. It only took an hour and 15 minutes to go through with the audio. I understand maintaining but I dont know how a family could afford this visit. Taking advantage of people wanting to see some American history.

Incredible house. Amazed at the technology that was used in the time the home was built. Worth the trip.

So beautiful at Christmas.Be safe. Wash your hands, and wear a mask.

We love the Biltmore! Since one day passes have become pretty pricey, if you live nearby or plan to visit multiple times a year, would definitely recommend purchasing an annual pass. Gives you complete access to the village, house & grounds for the year. Definitely purchase tickets ahead of time online. Also, reserve a wine tasting early in the day of your visit. Try to make reservations at the village restaurants ahead of time.

Great experience. We did the self guided tour but the audio tour may be better. There isnt a lot of placards to describe things. The workers are valuable sources of information. Relaxing walks and things to see. Even in mid October, flowers are gorgeous.

Loved the visit, particularly the Conservatory and greenhouses. Good safety protocols.

Great tour experience of a truly unique house. The gardens and green houses have a wide variety of local and exotic flowers. The house itself is beautiful and offers different themes such as Christmas and Downton Abbey. Also enjoy the on site winery.

Pricey, but worth seeing. A beautiful home with a rich history, gardens you can walk in for hours, and a place on site to shop and eat. Also decorated differently for Christmas, so you can go in season and out observing different things.

There are 2 parts to Biltmore that I visited. The estate itself is beautiful , the house is big enough, view is excellent. The gardens were awful. I understand the flowers bloom at different seasons but maybe thats what was needed there. The gardens were empty. Seems like the ground work for new flowers were there and that was it. They have a conservatory where there is an ecosystem for different type of plants but you have to go there and see it. It was good. Not all that great. But the gardens was a massive fail. I am glad that on a gardens ticket, I can walk around and see other things otherwise this was not going to be a great visit

Definitely worth a visit, well probably go back again. We stayed at the hotel on the property, and its very nice too. The Biltmore is an amazing tour and make sure you get the audio with the tour, its essential to really understand the history of this amazing estate. Lots of beautiful walking paths around the estate, including one down to the pond. I would highly recommend staying at least 2 nights to see everything that you can on the property.

An amazing piece of American history nestled away in North Carolina. The price may seem steep but I can assure you it is definitely worth it. I highly recommend the audio tour add on if you are planning on going through the house. Every employee we talked to seemed to have a genuine love of the family, building, and grounds.

Overall, very gorgeous place and nice to walk around. We came on a Thursday just right before the Christmas started at Biltmore but the Christmas decoration was already up. We went early November and a little past peak fall season. Barely any flowers in the garden.It was $84 per person to get in and it would be $104 per person on Friday through Sunday, so thats why we went on a Thursday. I would give a 5 star for being such a nice and gorgeous place. But it is way too expensive. I was debating whether to give a 3 or 4 stars for the rating just because of the price. I love to travel. We went to Versailles Palace in Paris and it is only half the price of Biltmore to get in. The price is about as expensive as going to Disneyworld I think its a bit ridiculous.We spent about 4 hours (less than an hour just inside the house). Their rules for COVID-19 inside the house is excellent. I would recommend going to Biltmore but not something I would revisit if we go back to Asheville just because of the price.

Beautiful place. We took the candlelight night Christmas tour. Extra beautiful. If youre never been there, you should put this on your bucket list.

A very historical and enriching experience, a must visit spot while in the area! Not to mention the beauty of the house and grounds, inside and out. Will definitely return to see the gardens in spring.

We enjoyed our visit to the Biltmore Estate. We did the tour of the house and walked the 5+ miles of trails viewing all the gardens. Plan on spending at least 4+ hours on-site to see everything. Definitely bring your walking shoes.The tour inside the house is a little pricey, but the views were amazing. We ate at the outside restaurant. It was moderately priced, and the food was good for the money spent.Every staff member we talked with was terrific and answered the many questions we had as we walked through the estate.

The Biltmore is a beautiful place with great aesthetics. The reason I gave this place 4 stars is they sell out of tickets for the tours SUPER fast. Make sure to pre-purchase your tickets online before venturing there. (Oops) I was able to access the exterior (still very pricey) and it was fairly crowded. The social distancing makes the lines long/slow moving and kind of takes away from enjoying the property. I believe once covid restrictions ease up will make the Biltmore a place i would visit again for the price and hassle of the crowds. The gardens were surreal and a dream and the building is rich in history. The art and sculptures are profoundly mesmerizing. The lights were dreamy at night, def a must see.All in all, if you visit the Biltmore, make sure you have lots of money to drop for tours, lodging, food, smores, wine, etc. Or bring a basket and have picnics in the gardens and stay in a cheaper hotel off the resort. You can bring your dog (on a leash or in a stroller ) , bikes, scooter, etc. The paths are rocky for the most part in the gardens but have more paved paths near the lodge. Theres lots of space to run but keep in mind the inclines and declines. The workers were extremely nice and pleasant.

Prior to my visit to Asheville, everyone and their mothers told me to make a trip to the Biltmore. I’m not one to really enjoy tourist (traps) destinations like this but I impulsively bought tickets as I didn’t have plans for the day.Pros: Mansion and gardens were obviously beautiful. The Christmas decorations were up and that was nice. The ticket included free wine tasting in the village which was lovely. You have to make a reservation once you get to the winery but they had plenty of openings for the afternoon.Cons: Way too pricey, $30-50 range would be more reasonable for what you get. Trails weren’t marked well and we got lost (maybe user error?). Also there are still a lot of people allowed in the house during COVID, most of clientele appearing 65+ (is this smartest place to go right now? Prob nah)

This is house was one amazing place. The property is so beautiful. Very friendly staff. Only negative is for those that can’t do stairs very well. They are not able to go up to the third floor or down in the basement. Elderly and disabled people shouldn’t have to pay full price if they are not able to see but half of the house.

If you like old gaudy mansions, youll love The Biltmore. Huge property with lots to do (besides the mansion). Was a rainy day but I can see this being a great place on a nice day for hiking and other things to check out the grounds.Gave it 4 stars because the tours arent cheap but, other than that, not a bad place if youre into this sort of thing.

Feels like a page out of Europe. I have traveled all over the globe because I thought the USA never had anything like the castles I’ve seen around the world. But the Biltmore stands out like a diamond. COVID times: make sure you have a mask and don’t bring anything larger than a 4x6” purse/bag. Photos as of a October 2020

Such an incredible and beautiful place. It transports you back in time. Everyone who works there is so welcoming and professional. Im so happy to live close by and be able to go anytime. There are 8000 acres to explore! Walking paths through the gardens and horse and bike trails abound!

This has been a wish trip for us for a long time. I enjoyed the self guided tour inside. Due to covid restrictions, they werent able to include all the previous areas, including the servants quarters. So a few things wed have loved to have seen were left out. We used the audio addition, and it enhanced the tour well. It felt a little rushed by others behind us due to a few narrow passages. There are a lot of stairs. Personal heath should be considered before going. We also toured much of the gardens. These would be best enjoyed in the Spring and Summer, but there was enough in bloom to enjoy now.We had planned to see the Downton Abbey exhibit, but the line moved too slowly for us, so we gave up our spots after about 25 minutes of waiting. But today was the last day and a holiday, so this wasnt a staff issue or any other problem.We would like to come again sometime during the Christmas or Spring season and take a behind scenes or roof top tour. More activities available in the village and the grounds we could have enjoyed had we another day to spare, but overall a great experience.

This was my third time at the Biltmore, second time during the Christmas season. My family loves coming to see the Biltmore House decorated for Christmas and seeing the trees and special music being played at the house. They were very Covid-aware with mandatory mask wearing and social distancing as well, which I appreciated. While everything is a tad bit more pricey (you are at a public museum after all..) we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly exploring the grounds, shops and cafes.

Beautiful Gothic revival house. It is particularly beautiful during Christmas season, the tree in the dining room is more than two storeys tall. Grounds were lovely and immaculately maintained, even during winter.

Exquisite house, extensive gardens. I have been here in the summer and fall. Flowers are much better in summer, but the conservatory was great in fall too.

Had a wonderful stay at the Inn at Biltmore. Was able to walk to the winery and tour the grounds. Meals were excellent. The tour of the estate was brilliant, with the property decked out for Christmas.

We loved the Christmas Experience at the Biltmore House. This is a most see -- private tour is worth extra cost. Lot A/B you can walk to the Biltmore Lot C is shuttle parking.

Words cant describe the beauty of this place. The total attention to details by the master craftsmen that built the home is amazing!From the stone work outside to the woodwork inside, I was mesmerized by workmanship.The gardens were so beautiful and the variety of orchids just blew me away.Well worth the visit!!

Very beautiful grounds with a lot of history. Tour is self guided. Audio guide was good to get as it gave some great detail. Felt there was a lot more history that was not on the guide. Winery was nicely laid out. Could easily spend 6 hours here. Best on a fine day to enjoy walking in the gardens.

We just cant get enough of Biltmore. We love the house, gardens, Antler Village, trails...it is easy to feel at home when on the grounds. We even hot to enjoy a late lunch at the Stable Cafe. Excellent service and food! We will definitely come back.

Make sure to go with at least 4 hours to spend. If you only go to see the house, youll be missing out. Its truly a stunning home. The audio guides were OK, but my tip is just ask all of the staff throughout the house for their insight. They can tell you all about the history and the most interesting features of the home. The grounds and gardens are beautiful. Worth spending sometime around the vineyard and village as well. The entrance price is obscenely expensive.

Absolutely STUNNING!!! I would recommend going earlier in the day due to COVID-19. The later in the day, the more crowded and there is so much to see, you dont want to be freaked out because there are too many people.

Unbelievable! The house, gardens, and winery are stupendous! Wine prices are reasonable! Wear some comfortable shoes as youre going to to a lot of walking. Must see if youre in the Asheville area!!!!

We did the “Exclusive Experience” and it did not disappoint! The stories were incredibly captivating and the entire estate- every nook & cranny- absolutely breathtaking. The bowling alley was even beautiful.Definitely a must experience type of place. Make sure to set enough time aside to truest soak up its grandeur. We spent the entire day there and I did not want to leave.I hope to visit again someday as there is so much history to soak in and appreciate with awe.

This estate is breathtaking. Its one of the most intriguing places that Ive ever seen.

Great job dealing with covid and all the visitors at house today. Was decorated very nice for Christmas!

A beautiful house but take 3-5 hours to look at the house, walk in the gardens, slow drive over the many acres, eat shop and have fun together. Antler Village is open and ready for visitors most wearing masks without complaints.

Beautiful grounds and the house is a spectacular example of extravagant opulence. This 175,000 square foot home rivals the grandeur of Versailles in France. The surrounding gardens and grounds make for a wonderfully exhilarating hike with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, hills and valleys of Asheville North Carolina. A must see if in the area. A bit pricey but worth the visit.

Was good have to have a reservation to get in house kind of $$$$. Decorations for Christmas was all done. Greenhouses are great

Enjoyed the self-guided tour of the estate and gardens; I actually think it was a better experience. The architecture and design are truly breathtaking. Would love to return when the shops open again.

It’s very impressive for the time era it was built it. But the staff is EXTREMELY unfriendly (like they have a chip on their shoulders and rude. I could count on one hand actually friendly and helpful staff. But other then that everyone else made you feel unwelcome, especially for the amount of money you paid to just tour the estate. And it is extremely expensive for what it is.

This place was beautiful. It was very interesting to see how the super wealthy lived at the turn of the century. Be sure and get the audio guide for your tour.

Place was wonderful. Highly recommend getting the listening devices. People were friendly. Exiting directions sighs was not posted leaving the parking lot.

Even though all the tickets to get in the house were sold out, it was a beautiful late November Saturday to be in the gardens and on the grounds. Visited the conservatory and Antler Hill shops on this visit. I will return to get an annual pass since I live in Asheville.

The custom tour of the Biltmore estate was worth the extra cost for our first time visiting. Learned so much about the original owners up to the current owners and so much more from the personal tour guide to see the behind the scenes. Along with the public tour. The estate is beautiful and so big. The gardens around and other locations on the property is just as exquisite.

Good staff, a lot to see and experience in a day. I enjoyed the history here and getting to explore around the grounds. Beautiful Christmas decorations in every room. We are glad we waited until they were decorated for Christmas when we visited. I highly recommend doing the tour at least once.

One of the best vacations that I have had in a while. So much to do, or just sit and relax. I loved it!

Amazing! Beautiful! Historic! I recommend getting the audiotour, its a little bit more expensive but you learn a lot about the history of the house and the family. My wife and I went during the Christmas time for our anniversary, so the decorations were all out throughout the house and it was beautiful. The best part was the view of the mountains and the surrounding areas. Absolutely breathtaking! I recommend saving time to tour the grounds in the daylight whether its before or after your tour time. My wife and I cant wait to come back.

The house was amazing as usual. However the ability to manage guests once inside the house for covid safety, simply collapsed by the second floor in our experience (Nov 24th, 10pm tickets). Everyone mostly wore masks but in the tighter second floor confines, crowds formed in large clumps and no one observed social distancing and the staff made no effort to manage the situation.

Hour long tour with audio guide is wonderful. You see a lot of the house. You can spend lots of time walking the grounds. Good covid measures enforced.

The staff was amazingly helpful and friendly. They seemed to be very educated about the Biltmore and the wonderful facts you might not be able to get from Google. The grounds were beautiful, and I loved the flowers in the Conservatory! The decorations for Christmas were stunning! I took a star of because the entire house is not ADA accessible. While the elevator (the original elevator btw) still runs and can be taken to all floors, regulations restrict access to the first and second floors. As such, this who are other asked cant get to the basement or third and fourth floors. This was very disappointing as I really wanted to see the kitchen, pool, bowling alley, etc. They do show you a movie of what you miss, but thats not the same. So you have to wait in a lobby area while the rest of your group finishes the tour. Then they have to come back inside to collect you. This is not only embarrassing, but there has to be a better more convenient way to handle this. I do have to say they do give you $10 off since you miss 3 of 5 floors (Im not sure thats a fair compensation however). Anyway, I realize they have no control over regulations, but they need to find a better way to handle the procedure, and the $10 discount isnt really fair compensation. Thats just my opinion.

One word, breathtaking beautiful scenery, history and service! Most definitely a place to visit and to enjoy and relax

We probably did not even expose the tip of the iceberg, but man, what an estate. Pretty cool stop that I feel would ultimately take days to do justice. Awesome though.

The Inn at Biltmore estate is everything you would expect from a luxury hotel. Staff were very accommodating and genuine. Definitely recommend ordering breakfast from room service, delicious quiet, calm and comfy while eating in your pajamas and enjoying the view of the woods from the window was my idea of a perfect way to start the day.

We loved it here! The staff were extremely friendly and informative. They continued to provide information beyond the pamphlet and it was super informative. I cannot wait to go again!

This place was amazing to see. The self paced grounds tour was nice. Then the tour of the house is self paced, but the people in front of you and behind you will set the pace. The price is on the high side but I imagine it is very expensive to keep up on all the work around the house.

This is my second trip to the Biltmore. My husband and I started a new Anniversary tradition. They have safety protocols so you are safe but still have a great experience. I would recommend the audio package so you can hear the history as you move throughout the home. I notice something new and different every year. We always do the wine tasting which is fun and this year we experienced the Downtown Abby exhibit which was really nice. We plan to return for the Christmas for the lights experience.

I hate that you are expected to wear a mask everywhere you go and that even when their employees are standing in an empty parking lot, they have to wear a mask too. I feel sorry for them. Aside from the mask annoyance, our candlelit Christmas visit to Biltmore was great! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the home and the Vanderbilt family.

Awesome walk through... makes one dream of an overnight stay, and maybe even a game of hide and seek with the kids.

Oct, 2020. I cant believe we spent all day (10 hours) there, and could have stayed longer. Just absolutely beautiful and so interesting. I highly recommend doing to the audio tour. I am not a history buff, but it was so fascinating!!!! Worth the few extra bucks! We didnt get to go through the gardens as much as I would like. If you can, stay for sunset. Wow! Go around to the side left side of the house (if facing). Bring a picnic basket and throw and sit on the beautiful ground next the the house.The grounds are HUGE, give yourself time to drive miles to get the other sections (winery vs. the house)If you find this useful, please like :)

Overall really enjoyed my time here. Obviously youre there to appreciate the grounds and the incredible extravagance of the place. Theres certainly a sense of helping the rich get richer, which you unfortunately have to put aside to enjoy it fully, but the experience there was wonderful. Very helpful and friendly staff who were respectful and enforced the COVID regulations. Still were able to enjoy lots of things here, from the beautiful flower gardens to the house itself. Even had some pleasant wine tasting in there as well (our guide for that was incredibly friendly and really made it a highlight of our visit). I could see locals really taking advantage of an annual pass here to just come picnic and enjoy the grounds midweek. A bit like Hearst castle but more laid-back and frankly prettier grounds.

I absolutely loooved the visit. got to see so much. I recommend the roof top tour as well. I learned so much and loved it.

The grounds are wonderful, the gardens amazing. The estate self guided tour allows for an intimate look inside the grand home. Unfortunately, many of the rooms, such as the library, were being decorated for the holiday so the view of the room was of decorators and ladders and cardboard boxes taking the place of the furniture pieces. The tour price is very pricey - maybe for the price, the decorating could be done after your hours.

This is a lovely home & garden. I visited in early October & the weather was spectacular, which is a good thing if you want to walk through the gardens & even down to the lake. It can be a bit of an arduous walk back to the house but take your time & take breaks & youll be fine. The house itself is well preserved & the staff is professional & friendly. I would recommend the audio tour so that you can hear about each room in the house as you walk through it. Make your reservations early via the website. Bags are not allowed in the house but they provide gallon sized Ziplocs & free lockers to stow away your stuff. There is a shopping area next to the house with bathrooms (there are no public ones in the house), cafes & shops. The winery is about a 10 minute drive away & they offer complimentary tastings. You do have to go to the winery & make your reservation in person.

The tours are a bit overpriced for what it is, let alone, if youre going to visit youre going to spend money in several different places all together on site but otherwise still a lovely experienceb not only for the history but the food and crafts are amazing. Definitely making multiple trips back to get it all in.