Top North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing

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

North Carolina Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Charlotte Queen City Murder Mystery Detective Game Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace Old Salem's Ghost Self Guided Outside Walking Tour Charlotte Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game Raleigh North Carolina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game 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: Private Tarot Reading - For Groups or Solo Adventurers Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours Tryon Winery Tour Explore 3 Wineries with Tastings Downtown Asheville & Biltmore Village: Private 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 →

Half-Day Tour With Instruction in Vistas & Waterfall Photography

All photo tours include hands-on coaching and instruction to help you improve your photos both artistically and technically. Most tours include two guides, a husband …More

Asheville, USA

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Half-Day Tour With Instruction in Vistas & Waterfall Photography

All photo tours include hands-on coaching and instruction to help you improve your photos both artistically and technically. Most tours include two guides, a husband...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$150

Grandfather Mountain and Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Tour

Escape the ordinary with a curated day trip to Grandfather Mountain—where winding scenic drives open up to mile-high views and unforgettable moments at every turn. …More

Asheville, USA

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Grandfather Mountain and Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Tour

Escape the ordinary with a curated day trip to Grandfather Mountain—where winding scenic drives open up to mile-high views and unforgettable moments at every turn....

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$150

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

Guided Smoky Mountain Cherokee Waterfall Adventure

Ride in an open-air Jeep from Maggie Valley into the Smokies on a guided waterfall and wildlife adventure. Visit 120-foot Mingo Falls in Cherokee, look …More

Asheville, USA

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Guided Smoky Mountain Cherokee Waterfall Adventure

Ride in an open-air Jeep from Maggie Valley into the Smokies on a guided waterfall and wildlife adventure. Visit 120-foot Mingo Falls in Cherokee, look...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$165

3.5-4 HR Guided Cataloochee Valley Jeep Safari & Elk Adventure

Experience the Smokies beyond the ordinary aboard our open-air Safari Jeep! Unlike traditional sightseeing tours, our 3.5–4-hour adventure combines winding dirt mountain roads, breathtaking scenery, …More

Asheville, USA

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3.5-4 HR Guided Cataloochee Valley Jeep Safari & Elk Adventure

3 hours 30 minutes

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$165

3 HR Self-Drive Guided UTV Tour: Cataloochee Dirt Roads & Elk

Leave the pavement behind and take the wheel of your own UTV for a backcountry adventure unlike ordinary Smoky Mountain sightseeing tours! Follow an experienced …More

Asheville, USA

4.9 (25)

3 HR Self-Drive Guided UTV Tour: Cataloochee Dirt Roads & Elk

Leave the pavement behind and take the wheel of your own UTV for a backcountry adventure unlike ordinary Smoky Mountain sightseeing tours! Follow an experienced...

3 hours

4.9 (25)

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$169

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

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$175

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

Three Vineyards Half Day Private Wine Tour From Asheville

Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day winery and vineyard tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your group will visit three amazing …More

Asheville, USA

4.6 (19)

Three Vineyards Half Day Private Wine Tour From Asheville

Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day winery and vineyard tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your group will visit three amazing...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (19)

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$190

The Original Charlotte Brewery Tour - Craft Beer Experience

Join us on an unforgettable brewery tour experience in Charlotte, NC! Discover why our tour is truly unique as you indulge in a VIP experience …More

Charlotte, USA

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The Original Charlotte Brewery Tour - Craft Beer Experience

Join us on an unforgettable brewery tour experience in Charlotte, NC! Discover why our tour is truly unique as you indulge in a VIP experience...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (59)

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$199

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

5.0 (8)

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$199

Grandfather Mountain Private Wine & Dine Tour from Asheville

Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your private chauffeur will pick up your group from …More

Asheville, USA

4.6 (7)

Grandfather Mountain Private Wine & Dine Tour from Asheville

Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your private chauffeur will pick up your group from...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$200

Start your visit off right and hop on two wheels for some outdoor fun; with the only moped tour in Asheville: Shaka Street Tours. Get …More

Asheville, USA

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Half-Day Moped Tour in Asheville, NC

Start your visit off right and hop on two wheels for some outdoor fun; with the only moped tour in Asheville: Shaka Street Tours. Get...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$250

View sparkling waters from Emerald Isle through Bogue Banks with a scenic drive to Fort Macon. Next, visit the mainland with stops along the picturesque …More

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Exploration of Majestic Crystal Coast

View sparkling waters from Emerald Isle through Bogue Banks with a scenic drive to Fort Macon. Next, visit the mainland with stops along the picturesque...

1 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$275

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

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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

Customizable Private Day Trips out of Asheville

Outta Asheville specializes in curating unforgettable private tours for your family or small group, that transport you beyond the vibrant heart of Asheville, North Carolina, …More

Asheville, USA

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Customizable Private Day Trips out of Asheville

Outta Asheville specializes in curating unforgettable private tours for your family or small group, that transport you beyond the vibrant heart of Asheville, North Carolina,...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$300

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

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$300

Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour

Escape into the beauty of Western North Carolina on this full-day private mountain adventure featuring waterfalls, charming towns, scenic overlooks, and natural treasures. Departing Asheville, …More

Asheville, USA

4.8 (29)

Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour

Escape into the beauty of Western North Carolina on this full-day private mountain adventure featuring waterfalls, charming towns, scenic overlooks, and natural treasures. Departing Asheville,...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (29)

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$325

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

Private Brewery Tour in a '72 VW Bus - Roadies Local

Your brew bus tour is fully customizable and private for up to 7 people. Cruise around Wilmington in a classic 1972 VW bus! This is …More

Wilmington, USA

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Private Brewery Tour in a '72 VW Bus - Roadies Local

Your brew bus tour is fully customizable and private for up to 7 people. Cruise around Wilmington in a classic 1972 VW bus! This is...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$350

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?