Biltmore House & Grounds Tour Tickets
Product ID: 66554
Supplied by: Biltmore Estates
Explore Biltmore House with an Audio Guide that introduces you to the Vanderbilt family and their magnificent home's history, architecture, and collections of fine art and furnishings.
Overview
s America’s Largest Home, Biltmore House has captured the imagination of millions with its sheer size – the square footage of four football fields – the 35 bedrooms, the 43 bathrooms, and a full-sized swimming pool in the basement. Outside, explore acres of beautiful gardens and grounds. George Vanderbilt’s dream lives on as one of western North Carolina’s rarest treasures.
A mission of preservation Today, Biltmore is still family owned and operated under George Vanderbilt’s mission of preservation through self-sufficiency – a philosophy embraced before the first stone was ever placed. Over the years, Biltmore has grown to include Antler Hill Village & Winery, which includes Antler Hill Farm; overnight accommodations, including The Inn on Biltmore Estate–our Forbes Four-Star property, Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate, and our historic Cottages on Biltmore Estate; Equestrian Center; numerous restaurants; event and meeting venues; and a licensed products division. Ready to learn more? Since 1895, Biltmore has welcomed guests from all over the world to experience the splendor of George Vanderbilt’s visionary estate. No matter the season, an 8,000-acre oasis awaits you. From historic gardens and grounds to outdoor adventure, behind-the-scenes tours, dining, shopping, and wine tastings, there is something for everyone.
Highlights
- 8,000 Acres of Gardens and Grounds
- Antler Hill Village & Winery
- Complimentary Wine Tastings at the Winery
- Complimentary Parking
What's included
- Italian Renaissance Alive immersive, multi-sensory exhibition
- Award-Winning Winery
- May 26–September 4: Kids 9 & Under Admitted FREE*
Additional Information
Hours of Operation: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday – Thursday. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday and Saturday.
The last tour entrance is 1 hour before closing.
Arrive at Biltmore House at least 15 minutes prior to your reserved house entry time.
Allow for the 45 minutes of drive time between the Admissions Gate, or any other estate location, and Biltmore House.
Please note, arriving at the Biltmore house more than 30 minutes past your assigned time and your ticket cannot be honored.
Dress comfortably and expect 2 hours to tour the Biltmore House.
The first two floors of the Biltmore house are fully wheelchair accessible.
Bags and Backpacks:
Storage Lockers are available complimentary for guests.
Guests may bring a personal bag no larger than 19″ x 14″ x 9″ into Biltmore House.
If your bag does not meet these requirements, please leave it in your vehicle or ask about storage options. Exceptions will be made for medical items after inspection.
Backpacks are not allowed on any guided tours, including Rooftop, Backstairs, Exclusive, and Expert-Guided tours.
Guests are required to leave backpacks in a locker or in their vehicle.
Biltmore reserves the right to refuse admission for any bag, parcel, or other items.
Weapons are prohibited.
Law enforcement officers are not exempt unless coordinated and approved in advance by Biltmore’s Director of Security & Police Operations.
Know before you go
Dress comfortably and expect 2 hours to tour the Biltmore House.
The property is smoke-free and complimentary parking is available on-site.
There are credit card-operated lockers at the front of the Biltmore house.
Baby Strollers are not allowed on the 3rd floor. they can be left on the 2nd floor and picked up afterward.
Cancellation policy
Sales are final, no cancellations or refunds. Tickets are valid indefinitely, won't expire. Contact Biltmore for rescheduling, subject to availability
