Top North Carolina Walking Tours

Q: Which North Carolina Walking Tours have Instant Confirmation?

North Carolina Walking Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Tour with Expert Naturalist Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These North Carolina Walking Tours include Hotel Pickup: Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville Customizable Private Day Trips out of Asheville Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour Exploration of Majestic Crystal Coast 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 →

Experience the spookiest sites of downtown Asheville with your expert local guide. Enjoy hair-raising tales and dark history! Created & owned by Joshua P. Warren, …More

Asheville, USA

4.7 (2,137)

Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Experience the spookiest sites of downtown Asheville with your expert local guide. Enjoy hair-raising tales and dark history! Created & owned by Joshua P. Warren,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (2,137)

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$27

OBX Ghost Tours- The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks

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 …More

Outer Banks, USA

4.6 (348)

OBX Ghost Tours- The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks

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...

1 hour 15 minutes

4.6 (348)

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$25

The Asheville Abyss Ghost Tour: Ashes to Apparitions

Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Asheville’s shadowy streets on our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings blend seamlessly. Led by a …More

Asheville, USA

4.6 (172)

The Asheville Abyss Ghost Tour: Ashes to Apparitions

Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Asheville’s shadowy streets on our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings blend seamlessly. Led by a...

2 days 12 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (172)

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$23

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

Unveil the spine-chilling secrets of Wilmington on our top-rated ghost tour, where history's dark past comes to life! Stroll through streets rich with Southern charm …More

Wilmington, USA

4.6 (161)

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

Unveil the spine-chilling secrets of Wilmington on our top-rated ghost tour, where history's dark past comes to life! Stroll through streets rich with Southern charm...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.6 (161)

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$26

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

Set out on an unforgettable adventure through Raleigh’s eerie streets with our thrilling walking ghost tour! Led by a seasoned local guide who blends expert …More

Raleigh, USA

4.5 (151)

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

Set out on an unforgettable adventure through Raleigh’s eerie streets with our thrilling walking ghost tour! Led by a seasoned local guide who blends expert...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.5 (151)

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$26

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows of Manteo

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 …More

Outer Banks, USA

4.4 (89)

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows of Manteo

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...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.4 (89)

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$26

Asheville Terrors Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

Come on our Haunted Pub Crawl tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Asheville's premier pub crawl. Take our Asheville Boos and Booze haunted pub crawl …More

Asheville, USA

4.7 (84)

Asheville Terrors Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

Come on our Haunted Pub Crawl tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Asheville's premier pub crawl. Take our Asheville Boos and Booze haunted pub crawl...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (84)

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$29

RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the River Arts District, where history, artistry, and resilience come to life. This community has …More

Asheville, USA

4.7 (42)

RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the River Arts District, where history, artistry, and resilience come to life. This community has...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (42)

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$5

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

In 1898, North Carolina's government was overthrown by a white supremacist coup - the only successful coup d'état in American history. Wilmington saw the worst …More

Wilmington, USA

4.7 (40)

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

In 1898, North Carolina's government was overthrown by a white supremacist coup - the only successful coup d'état in American history. Wilmington saw the worst...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (40)

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$20

Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington Haunted Tour

Journey into the depths of old Wilmington on an eerie and entertaining 90-minute adventure to some of historic Wilmington's most actively haunted homes and burial …More

Wilmington, USA

4.4 (25)

Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington Haunted Tour

Journey into the depths of old Wilmington on an eerie and entertaining 90-minute adventure to some of historic Wilmington's most actively haunted homes and burial...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (25)

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$27

Explore the dark side of Wilmington's history - from disturbing murders in dark alleys to a murder trial turned international spy controversy to deadly arson …More

Wilmington, USA

4.6 (22)

True Crime Tour of Wilmington

Explore the dark side of Wilmington's history - from disturbing murders in dark alleys to a murder trial turned international spy controversy to deadly arson...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.6 (22)

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$20

Asheville Rooftop Sunset Tour with Cocktails and Mountain Views

Discover Asheville from above with Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, voted Best Tour in the 2026 Best of Asheville awards—Gold Winner. This guided three-hour experience blends …More

Asheville, USA

4.6 (19)

Asheville Rooftop Sunset Tour with Cocktails and Mountain Views

Discover Asheville from above with Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, voted Best Tour in the 2026 Best of Asheville awards—Gold Winner. This guided three-hour experience blends...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (19)

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$95

Explore the dark side of Fayetteville's history on this strange and fascinating tour of the city's true crime locations. From disturbing stories of familial murders …More

4.7 (19)

True Crime Tour of Fayetteville

Explore the dark side of Fayetteville's history on this strange and fascinating tour of the city's true crime locations. From disturbing stories of familial murders...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.7 (19)

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$19

Asheville Ghost Tour: A Walk Through Riverside Cemetery & Montford Neighborhood

As the only ghost tour in the city that stops at a cemetery, we are ready to give you an experience you won't forget! We …More

Asheville, USA

4.7 (18)

Asheville Ghost Tour: A Walk Through Riverside Cemetery & Montford Neighborhood

As the only ghost tour in the city that stops at a cemetery, we are ready to give you an experience you won't forget! We...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (18)

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$25

Explore the dark side of Greensboro's history. From mental institution escapees murdering a taxi driver, to one of Greensboro's most chilling serial murderers, to the …More

4.3 (17)

Greensboro True Crime Tour

Explore the dark side of Greensboro's history. From mental institution escapees murdering a taxi driver, to one of Greensboro's most chilling serial murderers, to the...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.3 (17)

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$19

Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour

Discover Asheville's dark side and haunted stories on this smartphone guided tour. Go at your own pace, and go anytime. The tour never expires. Our …More

Asheville, USA

4.5 (4)

Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour

Discover Asheville's dark side and haunted stories on this smartphone guided tour. Go at your own pace, and go anytime. The tour never expires. Our...

55 to 65 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (4)

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$10

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

4.7 (3)

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

4.7 (3)

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$108

Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City

Uncover Uptown Charlotte's rebellious past on this self-guided walking tour, narrated by actor Phil Biedron. Starting at Independence Square, the rumored cradle of American liberty, …More

Charlotte, USA

4.0 (34)

Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City

Uncover Uptown Charlotte's rebellious past on this self-guided walking tour, narrated by actor Phil Biedron. Starting at Independence Square, the rumored cradle of American liberty,...

120 to 150 minutes

4.0 (34)

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$12

Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace

Explore Charlotte's Forth Ward's most haunted sites and hear their story at your own pace and schedule. This tour, on our smart phone app, is …More

Charlotte, USA

3.9 (16)

Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace

Explore Charlotte's Forth Ward's most haunted sites and hear their story at your own pace and schedule. This tour, on our smart phone app, is...

35 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (16)

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$7

Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

Explore Asheville's historic city center at your own pace and schedule on our smart phone guided tour on our walking tour app. Why take this …More

Asheville, USA

4.2 (15)

Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

Explore Asheville's historic city center at your own pace and schedule on our smart phone guided tour on our walking tour app. Why take this...

60 to 80 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (15)

from
$10

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for North Carolina Walking Tours?

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

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

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Which North Carolina Walking Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which North Carolina Walking Tours have Free Cancellation?

North Carolina Walking Tours 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 Walking Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more North Carolina trip ideas?

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