Explore Things to Do in North Carolina
Welcome to North Carolina - where majestic mountains meet pristine beaches and every mile tells a story. From the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sun-soaked shores of the Outer Banks, North Carolina invites you to explore its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant local culture. Savor world-famous barbecue, wander through charming small towns, discover lively cities like Asheville and Charlotte, and experience the genuine Southern hospitality that makes every visit unforgettable. Come see why North Carolina is the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and discovery.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in North Carolina. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in North Carolina into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in North Carolina to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Daily Tours
1 Hr Guided Private Tour
Avg 25 miles round trip to Lea Island - 5 min sand bar swim break 1/2 way
Surf City
Private Tours
Jet Ski Tour, Surf
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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Karaoke City Tours
For all ages! • 2 Hours • City Tour!!
Charlotte
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Karaoke Tours
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Cruise the Loop
Enjoy a 3-hour luxury yacht cruise through the scenic waters of Wrightsville Beach.
3 Hours
Boat Rental
Good Energy Charters
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Black River Nature Cruise
See the Black River up close! | 4hours | Naturalist Tour guide on board
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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Blue Ghost Firely Tours
$145 | Experience true Blue Ridge Magic!
Big Bounce Bottles
*The Big Bounce America - Winston-Salem NC
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French Broad Section 9 Whitewater Rafting
Ages 8+ • 4 hours • Beginner friendly
Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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Eco Tours
For all ages! • Chasing the wildlife of your choosing!
Carolina Beach
3 - 6 Hour Options
Wildlife
Capt. Charlie’s Adventures
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Birthday Parties
Surf City
1 hour
Topsail Aquarium
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Boat Tours Explore All
Sunset Cruise
For all ages! • Watch the sun drop below the horizon!
Carolina Beach
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Capt. Charlie’s Adventures
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Sightseeing Tour
All ages • 1 Hr 15 Min
Southport
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Boat Tour
Oak Island Boat Tours
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Double Trouble: Shack Attack and a Lighthouse!!
Optional $200 Deposit • 5-6 Hours • Private Charter
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Serenity Now - A truly chillin’ afternoon
From only $599! • Optional $200 Deposit • 4 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Paloma Blanca USCG Charter with Captain
All Ages • 2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • 6-12 Passengers
3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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Chartered Private Rental
All Ages • 2-4 Hour Options • Up to 9 Passengers
2, 3, and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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Teaching Tuesdays
Optional $200 Deposit • 2 hours or 4 hours • Up to 6 Passengers
Morehead City
Boat Tour, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Sunset Sail
2 Hour Sail | Most Popular! | Private or Public
Wrightsville Beach
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sunset Sail
Shamrock Sailing
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Sunset River Cruise
Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!
Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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Sunset Cruise
All Ages • 2-4 Hour Options • Up to 12 Passengers
2, 3, and 4 Hour Options
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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Visit Asheville Explore All
Tandem/Double Bike Private Tour
1.5 hours • For 12-30 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Downtown Pub Tour - Single Tickets
Most popular! • Ages 12+ • 1.5 hours
Asheville
1.5 hours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Asheville Brewery & History Walking Tour
Explore Asheville’s best breweries with local beer experts!
Asheville
2 or 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Brewery, History Tour, Walking Tour
BREW-ed
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Bride Tribe, Ditch the Veil! Unleash Your Inner Artist on Our Bachelorette Beverage & Art Tour!
All Ages • Up To 14 People • Celebrate With Your Besties!
Walking - 3 Brewery Downtown Tour
Starting at $69 for Drinkers and $20 for Non-Drinkers • Up to 16 people!
Asheville
Asheville Brewery Tours
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???? River Arts Tour
Ages 12+ • ~1.5 - 2 hours • Paddle RAD
Asheville
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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Walking Tour - East End -Valley Street
See East End - Valley Street like never before!
Asheville
1.5 hours
Pickup Available
History Tour, Walking Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Sunset Raft Tour
relaxing evening float
Asheville
2
Kid-Friendly
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Driving Tour
Bringing Asheville Black History Alive!
Asheville
90 minutes
History Tour
Hood Huggers International
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Resort Style Umbrella
1-7 Day Options
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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???? River Arts Tour
Ages 12+ • ~1.5 - 2 hours • Paddle RAD
Asheville
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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Standup Paddleboard Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Rentals • NSP Hard Top Surfboards • 8’6”
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Private Sunset Cruise
*CUSTOMER FAVORITE* 2 Hours Max of 13 people • All Ages Welcome!
Wilmington
2 Hours
Private Tours
Epic Excursions NC
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Glow in the Dark Axe Throwing at Fayetteville
Ages 8+ • 2 Hours
Resort Style Oak Wood Beach Chairs
Robust and Comfortable, with Footrest included
1-7 Day Options
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Bella Cocktail Sail
Sunset Cruise • 2 Hours • Up to 6 People
Wrightsville Beach
Private Tours
Sound Side
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Walking Tour - Burton Street
See Burton Street like never before!
Ashveille
1.5 hours
Hood Huggers International
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Private Sunset Cruise
1 Hour • All Ages • Enjoy a Sunset Cruise around the waters of the Cape Fear
Southport
Private Tours
Southport Water Tours
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Paintball Tours Explore All
Half Day Summer Camp
Ages 7-16 • 9am to 12pm Everyday for 5 Days • The Perfect Place for your Kids this Summer!
Durham
Laser Tag, Paintball, Ropes Course
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Airsoft - Rambo Shooter
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 6 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Private Field Time
Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Airsoft - Field Entry ONLY
Have Your Own Equipment? Just Pay For Field Entry • Can Add On Specific Rentals, BBs, Etc
Durham
Until park closing
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Paintball - Xtreme Rage
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment, 500 Balls, & Gifts for B-Day Guest! • Minimum of 10
Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Full Day Summer Camp
Ages 7-16 • 9am to 4pm Everyday for 5 Days • The Perfect Place for your Kids this Summer!
Durham
Laser Tag, Paintball, Ropes Course
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Paintball - Casual
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & 200 Balls • Best for Beginners • Minimum of 6
Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Rock Climbing
1 Hour • Ages 5+ • A Rocky Climbing Adventure Party
Durham
Private Tours
Climbing, Laser Tag, Paintball, Ropes Course
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Airsoft Package
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's
Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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VIP Membership
$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft
Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private Paintball - Rambo
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & 500 Balls • Most Popular • Minimum of 6
Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Water Sports - 1 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Beach Chair Rental
Hourly On Site Kayak & SUP Rentals
1 to 2 Hours | Family Fun | Available daily
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Weekly Rentals: Kayaks, SUPs
Weekly Rates | All Ages Welcome | Free Delivery
Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Sunrise Paddle in the Zeke's Island Reserve
2.5-3 Hour Tour • Experience the majestic sunrise colors from the front row of your kayak
Kure Beach
Private Tours
Aquarium, Boat Tour, Canoe, Dolphin, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Ferry, Guided Tour, Kayak, Photography Tour, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Snowmobile, Water Activities, Wellness, Wildlife
Kayak Carolina
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Black River / Ivanhoe
4 to 4.5 Hour Trip • Popular Paddling Destination! • Mon - Sat
Zeke's Island Salt Marsh Nature Tour
2.5-3 Hours • Explore the saltmarsh by kayak -- Learn about the birdlife, history and ecology
Rentals • Kayak Paddle
1 Day - 7 Days
Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Water Sports - 2 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Tandem Bike Rental
Fun Ride for Two! Rider's height range: 5'2" - 6'1"