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
Sightseeing Tour
All ages • 1 Hr 15 Min
Southport
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Boat Tour
Oak Island Boat Tours
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Mobile - 3 Brewery Tour
Mobile tour of Asheville’s outlying craft breweries. $79 for Drinkers and $39 for Non-Drinkers!
Wait List
Don't see a date and time that works for you? Join the wait list!
Lip Print Beauty Bar - Create Lipstick Or Lip Gloss
All ages! • 45-90 min • Custom blend your own lipstick or lip gloss! Pricing listed is per person.
The Classic: Downtown Asheville
2+ Hrs | 5 Local Restaurants | 2 Drink Pairings | $79
ILM Tour De’Force
Ages 16+ • 4 Hours • Up to 4 people
Wilmington
4 Hours
Bike Tour
E-coast Cruisers
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Sunset Harbor Cruise
All ages • 1.5 Hours • 6 People Minimum
Speakeasy & Prohibition Wilmington Tour
a history and architecture tour with stops at hidden watering holes
Wilmington
2.5 Hours
Wilmington Walking Tours
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Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterfall Hiking Tour
Asheville
Driving Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tumblestone Tours & Transportation
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Veterans Community Day - Flame Shop
May 2 | Donation Based | 30 Minutes | Ages 11+ | 1 Participant Per Class
Asheville
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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Tubing Reservations • South Asheville's French Broad River
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes. Group booking for 20+ people!
Asheville
Approx 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Shuttle
Zen Tubing
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Sky's The Limit Tour
3 Hours • 3 Roof Top Bars! • Afternoon Tour
Asheville
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, LLC
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Private Pub Tour
1.5 hours • 6-15 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Electric Bike Rental • Full Day
Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+
Sunset and City Lights Tour
Evening Tour • 3 Hours • 3 Rooftop Bars! Begins November 2nd!
Asheville
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, LLC
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Beautiful Self Guided Kayaking by the Biltmore
Ages 12+ • 2.5-3.5 hours • A relaxing and spectacularly beautiful float
Asheville
Private Tours
Kayak
Asheville Adventure Company
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"Asheville Insider" Walking Tour
Starting at $35 | 1.75 Hours | All Ages | Most Popular!
Asheville
Asheville by Foot Walking Tours
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Asheville Tubing Adventures
Ages 4+ • 2 hours • Tubes with Cup holders! • Enjoy the cruise!
Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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Boat Tours Explore All
A Most Secluded Place
From only $599! • Optional $200 Deposit • 4 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Custom Excursions
Optional $200 Deposit • Call to Book • Up to 12 Hours • For up to 6 People • All Ages
Morehead City
Boat Tour, Camping
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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BWB Repeat • Boat, Walk, Beach...Repeat aka Wild Horses & Great Shelling! Private Excursion
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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Sunset & Dolphin Cruise
3 hours
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Dolphin
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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A 3-Island Tour: Sand Dollars, Wild Horses, and a Lighthouse!!
Optional $200 Deposit • Sand Dollars, Wild Horses, and a Lighthouse, Oh My! Up to 6 hours.
Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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'Round We Go: A Private Tour of our Waterways, including the ICW, Shackleford Banks, the Rachel Carson Reserve, legendary Wild H
Optional $200 Deposit • 2.5-3 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Lowcountry Seafood Boil
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 People Covered, Can Accommodate up to 10 Total
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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Private Tour: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Private Black River / 3 Sisters Swamp Kayaking Adventure
7 Hour Trip • Private Tour for 4 / Additional Persons Upon Request
Private Tours
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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Shark Tooth Island Kayaking Adventure
3 Hour Trip • Most Popular Family Fun! • Hunt for Prehistoric Sharks Teeth!
Tandem Kayak Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Kids Bike Trailer Rental
Ages 1-4 - Weight limit: 80 lbs
Historic Eagle Island Kayaking Adventure
3 Hour Trip • Ride with the Tides! • Mon - Sat
Single Kayak Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Water Sports - 5 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Kayak Rental Masonboro Island
Singles & Doubles -- Includes Free Delivery & Pickup, Paddle, PFD, Seatback, Orientation/Directions
Private Tour of Zeke's Island Salt Marsh Reserve
2.5-3 Hours | Explore the saltmarsh by kayak -- Learn about the birdlife, history and ecology
Kure Beach
Private Tours
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Self-Guided Tour of Shark's Tooth Island
2.5-3 Hours • Self-Guided Island Exploration
Paintball Tours Explore All
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 Package
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's
Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Xtreme Kombat Paintball Packages
Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Tank, Hopper & Paintballs
Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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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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VIP Membership
$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft
Durham
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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Xtreme Kombat Paintball - Field Entry ONLY
Have Your Own Equipment? Just Pay For Field Entry • Add On Rentals & Balls If Needed
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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Private Airsoft - Xtreme Rage
1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 10 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Special Gift For B-Day Guest
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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Rentals • NSP Hard Top Surfboards • 7’6”
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Paddle Board Rentals
2 Hr Rental - Easy Launch directly into calm waters
Surf City
Private Tours
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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Kayak Rental Masonboro Island
Singles & Doubles -- Includes Free Delivery & Pickup, Paddle, PFD, Seatback, Orientation/Directions
Asheville Mountain Portrait Photo Tour
$349 for Couples | $425 for Families
Charcoal Grill
1 - 7 Day Rentals • Comes with grilling utensils.
Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Beach Canopy
1 - 7 Day Rentals • 10x10 Pop-Up Beach Canopy
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Blue Ridge Parkway - Jeep Tour
Mountain Views | 3 - 4 hours | Paved Roads | Driving Tour
Asheville
Private Tours
Asheville Jeep Tours
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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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Guppies Multi Day Camps: Pirates Voyage
3 hours a day, 3 days a week for 1 week: AGES 5 to 7