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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

4.9
Signature Food Tour

Great for all ages! • 2.5 Hours

Carolina Beach
Tasting History
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Ages 18+
5
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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6 Passenger Golf Cart

Perfect Way To Enjoy The Island! Ages 21+

Charlotte
2-7 Days
Rentals
HB3 Carts, LLC
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5
Pet Bike Trailer Rental

Your furry friend loves the outdoors too!

Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Lake Norman Tour #1

Zip around Lake Norman - 6 minutes in the air

Denver
6 minutes
Cincinnati Helicopters
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Private
Visit Two Vineyards

Visit Two Vineyards • Up to 5 People 21+

Asheville
Private Tours
Outta Asheville
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Combo Packages

Best Value! • Pick your own combination of services. Pricing is per person.

Raleigh
2 Hours
Lip Print Beauty Bar
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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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
Carolina Beach Adventure

Join us on the water! • Performance Mini Powerboats • Fun for the whole family-90 minutes

Carolina Beach
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental
MACH1 Coastal Adventures
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All

Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
4.6
Zipline Packages • 2-6 Ziplines

Ages 2+ • 1 - 3 Hours • Enjoy the Thrill of Zipping at Speeds Up to 35mph

Durham
Kid-Friendly
Zipline
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
4.6
6pm - 9pm • Airsoft - Premium Package

Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and 1000 BBs

Durham
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
Rydables Ghost Tour of Charlotte

1.5 Hours

Charlotte
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Charlotte NC Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
Kayak Tour: Duck Currituck Sound

2 Hours | Intermediate Level | Ages 2+

Duck
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
4.6
Zipline Packages • 8-11 Ziplines

Ages 2+ • 1.5 - 3 Hours • Enjoy the Thrill of Zipping at Speeds Up to 35mph

Durham
Kid-Friendly
Zipline
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 1+
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
4.9
Fun With Fusing - Asheville

$55 | 50 Minutes | Ages 8+ | No experience needed.

Asheville
50 minutes
Kid-Friendly
North Carolina Glass Center
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
4.6
Private
Lasertag - Basic Package

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & Private Instructor • No Bruises, All the Fun

Durham
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Laser Tag
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
4.6
Zipline Packages • Twilight Zipline

Ages 2+ • 2 Hours • Zip at Speeds Up to 35mph Under the Stars

Durham
Kid-Friendly
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Paintball Tours Explore All

4.6
Private
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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4.6
Xtreme Kombat Paintball Packages

Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Tank, Hopper & Paintballs

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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4.6
VIP Membership

$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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4.6
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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4.6
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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4.6
Private
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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4.6
Private
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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4.6
Airsoft Package

Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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4.6
Private
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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4.6
Private
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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Boat Tours Explore All

5
Private
'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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5
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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4.6
Sunset River Cruise

Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!

Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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5
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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5
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
Sunset Fireworks Cruise

Join us on the water! • Mini Boats • 90 Minutes

Carolina Beach
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
MACH1 Coastal Adventures
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5
Private
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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5
Private
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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5
Journey to the Past: Ye Olde Cemetery & Beyond…

From only $699! • Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages

Morehead City
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Horse, Walking Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Kayak Tours Explore All

Ages 12+
Masonboro Island Intracoastal Rentals

We deliver equipment to the launch location

Wilmington
2 Hours - Full Day Rental
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Tandem Kayak Rental

All Ages • Different rental options

Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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Roanoke Island Kayak Tour

2 Hours | Beginner Level | Ages 2+

Manteo
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Black River / Three Sisters Swamp

7 Hour Trip • See 2600+ Year Old Cypress Trees! • Mon - Sat

Wilmington
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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Town Creek/Rice Creek Kayaking Adventure

3 Hour Trip • Great Adventure for Beginners! • Mon - Sat

Wilmington
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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Water Sports - 6 Day Rental

Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental START day

Wilmington
Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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Single Kayak Rental

All Ages • Different rental options

Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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3 Day Rental: Kayaks, SUPs, Surf

3 Day Rates | Free Delivery

Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Ages 12+
Masonboro Island Sunrise Tour

Enjoy the Sunrise, start your day right

Wilmington
2 Hours
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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5
Two Hour Kayak Tour

All Ages • Relaxing Adventure! • Participants Must be Able to Swim

Carolina Beach
Kayak
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Visit Asheville Explore All

Ages 13+
4.9
Flame Shop: Sculpting with Soft Glass - Asheville

$108 | 60 Min | Ages 13+ | 2 Participants Per Class | Fridays

Asheville
50 minutes
North Carolina Glass Center
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⛰️ Half-Day Trip

Get a taste of Asheville featuring local culture, scenery, food, and transportation.

Asheville
3-3.5 Hours
Bus Tour
Asheville Day Trips
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Asheville Art Walk: Street Art Gems of the South Slope Downtown

All Ages • Up to 20 People • 1 Hour

Asheville
Mountain Murals
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5
Downtown Asheville E-Bike Tour

Offered Multiple Times per Day! • Approximately 3 hours

Asheville
The Flying Bike
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4.7
Cooler Carrier Add-On

Add a Cooler Carrier to your tubing reservation!

Asheville
Zen Tubing
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Private
Visit Two Vineyards

Visit Two Vineyards • Up to 5 People 21+

Asheville
Private Tours
Outta Asheville
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🛶 Biltmore Tour

Ages 12+ • 2–3 Hours • Paddle Through America’s Largest Backyard!

Asheville
2-3 Hours
Guided Tour, Kayak
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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4.7
CLUB Zen Tubing

Season Pass • Starting at $150 for unlimited tubing

Asheville
River Tube
Zen Tubing
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Ages 18+
4.8
Floating Bar Crawl Tour

4 Hours • Ages 21+

Asheville
4
Guided Tour
Cedar Rock Adventures
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