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 Brewery Tour in a '72 VW Bus - Roadies Local Private Tarot Reading - For Groups or Solo Adventurers 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 →

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

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

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

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

Private Tarot Reading - For Groups or Solo Adventurers

Personalized, one-on-one attention within a group setting can be both nourishing and deeply meaningful. We come to you so there's no need to worry about …More

Asheville, USA

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Private Tarot Reading - For Groups or Solo Adventurers

Personalized, one-on-one attention within a group setting can be both nourishing and deeply meaningful. We come to you so there's no need to worry about...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered

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$50

Downtown Asheville & Biltmore Village: Private Full-Day Tour

Explore Asheville, a beautiful, artsy, relaxed and Bohemian city with a small-town vibe in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain. Asheville is a beautiful place, …More

Asheville, USA

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Downtown Asheville & Biltmore Village: Private Full-Day Tour

Explore Asheville, a beautiful, artsy, relaxed and Bohemian city with a small-town vibe in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain. Asheville is a beautiful place,...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$185

Hourly Single Kayak Rental in Whalebone in Nags Head

This location is the ideal location for a first time paddler to try kayaking. The water is very shallow (less than waist deep) and we …More

Outer Banks, USA

Hourly Single Kayak Rental in Whalebone in Nags Head

This location is the ideal location for a first time paddler to try kayaking. The water is very shallow (less than waist deep) and we...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$29

"There is no Off-Roading Due To Hurricane Helen 2024" Our guided tour takes you deep into the untouched beauty of the Smoky Mountains, offering an …More

Asheville, USA

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2.5-3 HR Guided Scenic UTV Adventure

"There is no Off-Roading Due To Hurricane Helen 2024" Our guided tour takes you deep into the untouched beauty of the Smoky Mountains, offering an...

3 hours

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$425

Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Winston Salem by Holly Jolly Hunt

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play …More

Winston Salem, USA

Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Winston Salem by Holly Jolly Hunt

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$20

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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$135

North Wilkesboro, NC Walking Food and History Tour

Perfect for families, groups of friends, or individuals who want to experience the best flavors of North Wilkesboro with options for both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic …More

Asheville, USA

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North Wilkesboro, NC Walking Food and History Tour

Perfect for families, groups of friends, or individuals who want to experience the best flavors of North Wilkesboro with options for both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$99

Cruise through the heart of Raleigh on a plush motorized Rydable! In just one hour, you’ll see downtown’s highlights, hear fun stories about the city’s …More

Raleigh, USA

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Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Cruise through the heart of Raleigh on a plush motorized Rydable! In just one hour, you’ll see downtown’s highlights, hear fun stories about the city’s...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$69

Raleigh: Warehouse District Food Tour with 5 Tastings & BBQ

Downtown Raleigh packs three centuries of food history into a three-hour walk, and no two stops taste alike. Start with a steamed Char Siu Bao, …More

Raleigh, USA

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Raleigh: Warehouse District Food Tour with 5 Tastings & BBQ

Downtown Raleigh packs three centuries of food history into a three-hour walk, and no two stops taste alike. Start with a steamed Char Siu Bao,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$108

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

Turn Raleigh into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the …More

Raleigh, USA

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Raleigh Puzzling Adventure

Turn Raleigh into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

Nature Hike Followed by Luxury Spa Relaxation

The only tour in Asheville that includes an easy, beautiful and interesting urban bird lake hike with a luxury private spa experience that is unique …More

Asheville, USA

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Nature Hike Followed by Luxury Spa Relaxation

The only tour in Asheville that includes an easy, beautiful and interesting urban bird lake hike with a luxury private spa experience that is unique...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$149

We have the newest and most popular brand of E-Bikes available on the Outer Banks. An exciting way to see the Outer Banks allowing visitors …More

Outer Banks, USA

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Outer Banks E-Bike Rental

We have the newest and most popular brand of E-Bikes available on the Outer Banks. An exciting way to see the Outer Banks allowing visitors...

1 day Free Cancellation

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$79

Private Boutique Blue Ridge Parkway Full Day Tour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Western North Carolina on this full-day private adventure along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. Departing Asheville, we’ll head south into …More

Asheville, USA

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Private Boutique Blue Ridge Parkway Full Day Tour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Western North Carolina on this full-day private adventure along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. Departing Asheville, we’ll head south into...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$330

Eclectic and Electric Asheville E-Bike Tours - Downtown and More!

Discover Asheville the easy way — pedal assist, fat-tire e-bikes, and a local guide who actually knows the good stuff. We're the most affordable e-bike …More

Asheville, USA

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Eclectic and Electric Asheville E-Bike Tours - Downtown and More!

Discover Asheville the easy way — pedal assist, fat-tire e-bikes, and a local guide who actually knows the good stuff. We're the most affordable e-bike...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$60

Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Travel the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Roanoke for a unique experience. First, let Rough Ridge Lookout show you stunning mountains. Next, visit Little …More

Roanoke, USA

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Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Travel the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Roanoke for a unique experience. First, let Rough Ridge Lookout show you stunning mountains. Next, visit Little...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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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?