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
DIY Custom Candle Pouring - Charlotte
Pop-in + Pour | Ages 5+ | 35-45 Minutes
Charlotte
35-45 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Paddywax Candle Bar - Charlotte
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Nightmares Around Elm Street Tour - Greensboro
Stroll through Greensboro's streets by candlelight! • 1.5 hours • Prices from $15 per adult
1.5 hours
Carolina History & Haunts
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Daily Tours
1.5 Hr Sunset Tour
Approx 25 Miles Round Trip to Rich's Inlet -20 minute sand bar swim break 1/2 way
Surf City
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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Shelling Trip
For all ages! • Let's go look for some sea shells!
Carolina Beach
3 - 6 Hour Options
Wildlife
Capt. Charlie’s Adventures
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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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24' Yellowfin Bay Boat w/ Tower & Mercury 350
Starting at $400 • All Ages • 3-8 Hours • Up to 4 Anglers • Sells Out!
Oak Island
Private Tours
Two Conchs - Oak Island NC
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Cape Fear Sightseeing Cruise
1 Hour Cruise | Full Bar
Wilmington
Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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Dock & Dine
Take your charter to the next level with our curated Dock & Dine options.
3 - 4 Hours
Good Energy Charters
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Elk Viewing Photo Tour
$135 - $155 per person | 3.5-Hour Trip | All Levels Welcome!
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Carolina Beach History and Mural Tour
Walking tour on the history and culture of Pleasure Island, including its amazing public artwork
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Wilmington Walking Tours
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Family Event
Ages 6-99 • Up to 42 guests • Adults & kids • BYOB
Winston-salem
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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Rentals • Soft Top Surfboards • 7’
5 Hours-7 Days
Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Corporate Event
Ages 18+ • Up to 42 guests • Build camaraderie and boost team morale • BYOB
Winston-salem
2 hours
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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The Mako Project
Teen Adventure Camp
6 Hours
Ecological Marine Adventures
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Flame Shop: Snow Buddies - Black Mountain
$160 | 2hr | Ages 13+ | 3 Participants Per Class | Thursdays
Black Mountain
North Carolina Glass Center
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Lake Drummond & Great Dismal Swamp
About 4-6 Hours
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Roan Highlands Tour (Full Day)
$255 - $295 per person | 8-Hour Trip | All Levels Welcome!
One Hour Axe Throwing
Ages 12+ • Minimum of Two People • Up to 12 People • Private Target
Raleigh
Private Tours
Epic Axe - Morgan Street
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Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Ages 8 and up • 1 Hour 45 Minutes •
Paintball Tours Explore All
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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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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VIP Membership
$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft
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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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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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 - 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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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Fat Tire 7-speed Beach Cruiser Bikes
Quality Equipment - The Best rate in Topsail Island
Electric Bike Rental
Fun on wheels! (Must be 16 yrs old or older)
Historic Eagle Island Kayaking Adventure
3 Hour Trip • Ride with the Tides! • Mon - Sat
Tandem Kayak Rental
Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island
Shark's Tooth Island Family Exploration
2.5-3 Hours • Island Hopping Family Fun, find teeth and fossils!
Single Kayak Rental
All Ages • Different rental options
Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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Capsize Recovery & Rescue 101
About 1.5 hours
Kayak
Frog Hollow Outdoors
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Water Sports - 3 Day Rental
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Private Nature Tour of the Masonboro Island Reserve
$300 | 2.5-3 Hours | Beginners and First Timers Welcome
Wilmington
Private Tours
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Visit Asheville Explore All
Sunrise & Coffee Jeep Tour
Small Groups | 2.5 hours | Asheville's only Sunrise Tour!
Asheville
Private Tours
Asheville Jeep Tours
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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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Half Day Rental • Scenic Paddle
For all ages! • 4 Hours • Up to 2 Adults and 1 Child per Canoe
Asheville
Private Tours
Asheville Canoe House
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Private Pub Tour
1.5 hours • 6-15 people
Asheville
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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Blue Ridge Waterfall Tour
Asheville
Driving Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Tumblestone Tours & Transportation
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Flame Shop: Sculpture in Miniature - Asheville
$108 | 50 Min | Ages 13+ | 2 Participants Per Class | Thursdays
Asheville
North Carolina Glass Center
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French Broad Section 9 Whitewater Rafting
Ages 8+ • 4 hours • Beginner friendly
Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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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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Roan Highlands Tour (Full Day)
$255 - $295 per person | 8-Hour Trip | All Levels Welcome!
Boat Tours Explore All
Lowcountry Seafood Boil
All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 People Covered, Can Accommodate up to 9 Total
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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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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Sunset Cruise
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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Money On The Horses: A 2 Island Tour, Sand Dollar Island, and Shackleford Banks
From Only $699 • Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages
Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Private Boat Tour
$550 –$770 • All ages • 1 Hr 15 minutes • Up to 22 people
Southport
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Oak Island Boat 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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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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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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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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