Top North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing

Q: Which North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour Comedy Sightseeing Tour Hey Asheville by LaZoom Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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 →

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

Carolina Beach, USA

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Cheeky Carolina Beach 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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$23

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

5.0 (3)

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$60

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Wilmington by Zombie Scavengers

Survive an apocalypse in Wilmington today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find …More

Wilmington, USA

5.0 (2)

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Wilmington by Zombie Scavengers

Survive an apocalypse in Wilmington today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$20

Stand Up Paddledboard Rental, Jordan Lake

Our paddleboard and other non-motorized water equipment rentals launch from Farrington Point hand carried boat launch - one of the moat popular locations on all …More

Winston Salem, USA

5.0 (2)

Stand Up Paddledboard Rental, Jordan Lake

Our paddleboard and other non-motorized water equipment rentals launch from Farrington Point hand carried boat launch - one of the moat popular locations on all...

1 hour 30 minutes

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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

Rainforests and Waterfalls of Western NC

Unlike standard sightseeing trips, this tour is carefully curated to showcase a variety of experiences in a single day—from quirky museums to historic landmarks, tranquil …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (2)

Rainforests and Waterfalls of Western NC

Unlike standard sightseeing trips, this tour is carefully curated to showcase a variety of experiences in a single day—from quirky museums to historic landmarks, tranquil...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$275

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

4.8 (4)

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

Escape the 828 Outdoor Escape Room Adventure in Asheville

This isn’t your typical escape room. Escape the 828 turns downtown Asheville into your puzzle-filled playground. Armed with a clue kit, your team will explore …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (2)

Escape the 828 Outdoor Escape Room Adventure in Asheville

This isn’t your typical escape room. Escape the 828 turns downtown Asheville into your puzzle-filled playground. Armed with a clue kit, your team will explore...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$40

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

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

5.0 (3)

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

Carolina Beach Shared Soundside Scenic Cruise

Ditch the shore and get out on the water. The Soundside Scenic Cruise is your ultimate summer escape! Cold drinks, warm sunshine, a good coastal …More

Carolina Beach, USA

5.0 (1)

Carolina Beach Shared Soundside Scenic Cruise

Ditch the shore and get out on the water. The Soundside Scenic Cruise is your ultimate summer escape! Cold drinks, warm sunshine, a good coastal...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$58

Tryon Winery Tour Explore 3 Wineries with Tastings

This 6-hour guided journey takes you to three premier wineries in Polk County - Mountain Brook, Overmountain, and Parker-Binns - with unexpected delights and insider …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (1)

Tryon Winery Tour Explore 3 Wineries with Tastings

This 6-hour guided journey takes you to three premier wineries in Polk County - Mountain Brook, Overmountain, and Parker-Binns - with unexpected delights and insider...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$175

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

Raleigh, USA

5.0 (1)

Chapel Hill Hustle 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

5.0 (1)

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$20

1.5 hour Jordan Lake Sea Doo Rental - up to 3 people/1 jetski

Whether you are looking for an exhilarating jetski experience on Jordan Lake, or want to leisurely explore the more than 400 miles of pristine shoreline, …More

Charlotte, USA

5.0 (1)

1.5 hour Jordan Lake Sea Doo Rental - up to 3 people/1 jetski

Whether you are looking for an exhilarating jetski experience on Jordan Lake, or want to leisurely explore the more than 400 miles of pristine shoreline,...

1 hour 30 minutes

5.0 (1)

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$300

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

Carolina Beach, USA

4.7 (3)

Outstanding Oak island 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

4.7 (3)

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$29

Winston-Salem Historic Guided Walking Tour

Winston-Salem: the industrial heart of North Carolina. Join us on this walking tour of downtown Winston to explore the rise of the city as a …More

Winston Salem, USA

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Winston-Salem Historic Guided Walking Tour

Winston-Salem: the industrial heart of North Carolina. Join us on this walking tour of downtown Winston to explore the rise of the city as a...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.1 (7)

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$19

Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Greensboro to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of …More

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Greensboro by Zombie Scavengers

Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Greensboro to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of...

1 hour Free Cancellation

from
$20

The Artisan Tour Art, Food and the Culture of Leisure

For food, culture, and nature enthusiasts it doesn’t get any better than Asheville. On this downtown walking tour, The Guide will show you the best …More

Asheville, USA

5.0 (1)

The Artisan Tour Art, Food and the Culture of Leisure

For food, culture, and nature enthusiasts it doesn’t get any better than Asheville. On this downtown walking tour, The Guide will show you the best...

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (1)

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$115

Distillery Tour Farm to Bottle Whiskey Experience

Discover the authenticity of North Carolina's first farm distillery by touring. Dive into our grassroots approach as you learn how we grow our own grains …More

5.0 (1)

Distillery Tour Farm to Bottle Whiskey Experience

Discover the authenticity of North Carolina's first farm distillery by touring. Dive into our grassroots approach as you learn how we grow our own grains...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$15

Uptown Charlotte Historian Guided Walking Tour

Explore the fascinating history of Uptown Charlotte like never before. Tread in the footsteps of the amazing figures who built the city, explore the fascinating …More

Charlotte, USA

5.0 (1)

Uptown Charlotte Historian Guided Walking Tour

Explore the fascinating history of Uptown Charlotte like never before. Tread in the footsteps of the amazing figures who built the city, explore the fascinating...

60 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$21

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?

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:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

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?