The Cool Shore Excursions Top 10 Outer Banks list brings together the best tours, activities, and things to do in the area. Each one has been traveler-tested by people like you and handpicked to deliver the most fun for the best prices in Outer Banks.
The Top 10 Outer Banks Tours and Activities 2026

2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck
The Bender family continues a 50 year tradition of traveling in open air style safari vehicles north of Corolla along the ocean and sand dunes on...
$65

Alligator River Kayak Adventure
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 125,000 acre wildlife preserve managed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. This incredible wildlife corridor was...
$59

Kitty Hawk Woods Kayak Tour
The Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest Kayak Tour is hands down one of the best family ecotours experiences to be had on the islands of...
$49

This is one of only a few maritime forests left along the Carolina Coast. The only way to view this area is on a kayak...
$60

Our walking tour is something the entire family will enjoy. You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through downtown Manteo telling you the spooky...
$25

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the haunted landscapes of Manteo, where every step echoes with ghostly tales! This walking tour guides you along a...
$26

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and discover more on your Outer Banks road trip. Hear fascinating stories and local tips, with directions playing automatically...
$14

This bundle includes 2 Audio tours: • Cape Hatteras National Seashore • Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Explore North Carolina's Outer Banks on this self-guided car...
$21

Embark on a captivating drive along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore with this self-guided tour of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Dive into a rich tapestry...
$13

Kayak Rental on the Outer Banks
We are the only kayak rental company right next to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve. This paddling area is hands down one of the...
$35

