November 6, 2020–January 10, 2021

The Biltmore House is even more magical when adorned for the holidays - complete with 55 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.



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, since prime dates and times sell-out in advance. All tickets include self-guided tours of Biltmore House, the gardens, Antler Hill Village with more lights and the Winery for a complimentary wine tasting. Don't miss a trip to the tropics inside the Conservatory and strolling through the gardens with winter plantings. See our main Biltmore Insider's Guide for more ideas of things to do.

Daytime Tickets 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 $74/person.

Candlelight Christmas Evening Tickets include a magical tour of Biltmore House (enter 5:45-10:45 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 required prime time slots fill up well in advance. Included with the Candlelight ticket is a daytime visit on the same day or next day to explore the rest of the Estate. Evening admission pricing starts at $94.

Best Deals on Biltmore Tickets & Special Offers:

Save up to $10 per ticket when you buy online by September 15.

Buy daytime tickets at least 7 days in advance on the Biltmore Estate website and save $10 or more per ticket (plus other specials). Tour time reservations for house entry are required. Many days will sell-out in advance.

​See overnight Biltmore Vacation Packages offered by many area B&Bs, hotels, and cabins that include discounted tickets.





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 - and you don't need a ticket to visit.

Winery

Don't miss sampling many Biltmore wines with very friendly experts (included with your admission) at the impressive Winery at Antler Hill Village. They are open until 9 PM! See why it's one of the most visited wineries in the country! In addition to the tasting, browsing the Wine Shop, and learning about winemaking, take one of their guided experiences. During the holiday season, they have their own Candlelight Tour. We love the Red Wine & Chocolate tasting. Read more about the Winery.

Antler Hill Village

Allow time during your visit on the estate to explore Antler Hill Village for many more lights, 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, Deerpark Restaurant, 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. The Inn will offer its annual Gingerbread House Tea. 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

The Estate is open every day, including Thanksgiving, Christmas (9 AM-2 PM), and New Year’s Days. The house is open 9 AM-5 PM for daytime tours. Estate gate and ticketing office open at 8:30 AM. Candlelight tours start time are 5:30-10:45 PM, depending on the day and availability. The winery is open until 9 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 of the first and second floors. Guests with hearing difficulties can request a Neckloop Telecoil Coupler, a printed transcript or sign language interpreter. Call them for your specific needs 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 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.