Top North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing

Q: I need a ride! Which North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup: Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour Customizable Private Day Trips out of Asheville Private Tarot Reading - For Groups or Solo Adventurers Private Boutique Blue Ridge Parkway Full Day Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more North Carolina trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked North Carolina Tours. Top 10 North Carolina 2026 Senior-friendly tours North Carolina The best tours and activities for culture lovers in North Carolina Top Day Trips from North Carolina Things to do in North Carolina this summer View all North Carolina Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in North Carolina?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in North Carolina are: North Carolina Luxury & Special Occasions North Carolina Luxury Tours North Carolina Outdoor Activities North Carolina Cultural & Theme Tours North Carolina Nature & Wildlife View all tour styles in North Carolina →

Boone NC EVENING Walking Food and History Tour

Discover a sophisticated side of downtown Boone, NC, on this upscale evening walking food and history tour. Enjoy elevated tastings at six locally owned restaurants, …More

Boone, USA

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Boone NC EVENING Walking Food and History Tour

Discover a sophisticated side of downtown Boone, NC, on this upscale evening walking food and history tour. Enjoy elevated tastings at six locally owned restaurants,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$199

Private Walking Tour of a Real Working Cattle Ranch

Excite Your Senses' as we stroll down the concrete drive and I explain the importance and management of productive pastures. The ranch manages the pastures …More

Asheville, USA

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Private Walking Tour of a Real Working Cattle Ranch

Excite Your Senses' as we stroll down the concrete drive and I explain the importance and management of productive pastures. The ranch manages the pastures...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$125

Raleigh Rydes Capitol and Oakwood Rydables Tour

Go beyond the basics with 90 minutes of fun on your plush Rydable! Explore more of downtown Raleigh’s landmarks, hidden gems, and vibrant districts while …More

Raleigh, USA

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Raleigh Rydes Capitol and Oakwood Rydables Tour

Go beyond the basics with 90 minutes of fun on your plush Rydable! Explore more of downtown Raleigh’s landmarks, hidden gems, and vibrant districts while...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$89

Cocktails, Views and Local Stories in Asheville Rooftop Tour

Step into a different world above Asheville with Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, voted Best Tour in the 2026 Best of Asheville awards—Gold Winner. Just an …More

Asheville, USA

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Cocktails, Views and Local Stories in Asheville Rooftop Tour

Step into a different world above Asheville with Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, voted Best Tour in the 2026 Best of Asheville awards—Gold Winner. Just an...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$95

Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour

See what Raleigh has to offer! This SIX-HOUR long tour will provide guests a detailed window into the Oak City, exploring its history, culture, greatest …More

Raleigh, USA

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Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour

See what Raleigh has to offer! This SIX-HOUR long tour will provide guests a detailed window into the Oak City, exploring its history, culture, greatest...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$160

Charlotte is an old city dating back to the 1700s, the perfect setting for a ghost tour. Ever wonder who’s haunting the city of Charlotte? …More

Charlotte, USA

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Charlotte Rydables Ghost Tour

Charlotte is an old city dating back to the 1700s, the perfect setting for a ghost tour. Ever wonder who’s haunting the city of Charlotte?...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$89

Full-Day Private Tour to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a hidden gem located just west of the Outerbanks, and on this customizable, unique adventure, you have the chance …More

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Full-Day Private Tour to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a hidden gem located just west of the Outerbanks, and on this customizable, unique adventure, you have the chance...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,000

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Charlotte, USA

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Queen City Quest Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$29

An immersive clue-solving adventure around downtown Raleigh. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime …More

Raleigh, USA

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Outdoor Escape Room in Downtown Raleigh

An immersive clue-solving adventure around downtown Raleigh. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime...

2 hours

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$75

A delightful afternoon awaits as you interact with our friendly goats during a daily walk at 1:00 pm. Guests can pet, brush, and learn about …More

Asheville, USA

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Interactive Goat Tour

A delightful afternoon awaits as you interact with our friendly goats during a daily walk at 1:00 pm. Guests can pet, brush, and learn about...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$20

Spirits and Spirits Haunted Cocktail Rydables Tour

Between stops, hear eerie ghost stories and haunted legends that bring the city’s spooky past to life. Discover Raleigh’s haunted past in the most fun …More

Raleigh, USA

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Spirits and Spirits Haunted Cocktail Rydables Tour

Between stops, hear eerie ghost stories and haunted legends that bring the city’s spooky past to life. Discover Raleigh’s haunted past in the most fun...

2 hours

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$95

Celebrate the most enchanting time of year with the Asheville Holiday Season City Tour—a sparkling, story-filled adventure that highlights the city’s festive charm, historic beauty, …More

Asheville, USA

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Asheville Holiday Season City Tour

Celebrate the most enchanting time of year with the Asheville Holiday Season City Tour—a sparkling, story-filled adventure that highlights the city’s festive charm, historic beauty,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$59

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Asheville

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

Asheville, USA

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Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Asheville

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$136

Fall Foliage Tour - Departing From Brevard

Your guide will share the science and stories behind the spectacle—explaining how the region’s rich biodiversity, elevation range, and climate create such vivid and lasting …More

Asheville, USA

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Fall Foliage Tour - Departing From Brevard

Your guide will share the science and stories behind the spectacle—explaining how the region’s rich biodiversity, elevation range, and climate create such vivid and lasting...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$94

3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self/Or Guided Tour

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Wilmington with our enchanting botanical gardens tour! Airlie Gardens, one of Wilmington’s most beloved and iconic attractions, is a true …More

Wilmington, USA

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3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self/Or Guided Tour

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Wilmington with our enchanting botanical gardens tour! Airlie Gardens, one of Wilmington’s most beloved and iconic attractions, is a true...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$60

A visit to Buffalo Creek Ranch offers a delightful day of activities for all ages. Engage with friendly animals, including llamas, mini horses, and pygmy …More

Asheville, USA

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Buffalo Creek Ranch Tour Experience

A visit to Buffalo Creek Ranch offers a delightful day of activities for all ages. Engage with friendly animals, including llamas, mini horses, and pygmy...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$40

Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) Smoky Mountains Tour

Kuwohi is a sacred place for the Cherokee people and is the highest point within the traditional Cherokee homeland. Kuwohi is one of the most …More

Asheville, USA

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Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) Smoky Mountains Tour

Kuwohi is a sacred place for the Cherokee people and is the highest point within the traditional Cherokee homeland. Kuwohi is one of the most...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$161

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Outer Banks

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

Outer Banks, USA

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Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Outer Banks

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$125

Lead by a certified naturalist, the Lake James kayak tour is a half day tour spent on a serene lake beneath blue skies. Along the …More

Asheville, USA

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Kayak Tour of Lake James

Lead by a certified naturalist, the Lake James kayak tour is a half day tour spent on a serene lake beneath blue skies. Along the...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$125

The Best of Asheville: Private 2.5-hour Walking Tour

Experience all that Asheville has to offer with a private 2.5-hour highlights tour led by an experienced local guide who will share their favourite spots …More

Asheville, USA

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The Best of Asheville: Private 2.5-hour Walking Tour

Experience all that Asheville has to offer with a private 2.5-hour highlights tour led by an experienced local guide who will share their favourite spots...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$50

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing are:

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Which North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more North Carolina trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in North Carolina?