Charleston: Outer Banks Film Locations Tour & Behind-the-Scenes

Thirteen Filming Spots, One Guide Who Was There

You visit 13 Outer Banks filming locations across Charleston and Mount Pleasant in three hours, stopping to photograph and explore each one. Your guide was a background actor on five seasons, so you get behind-the-scenes stories as you move between the Gaillard Center, Wharfside, Lowndes Grove, and Shem Creek. Snacks and water are included, and the small group size (2–4 people) means you're not competing for the guide's attention or space to take photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Outer Banks film locations in Charleston

• Drive 2 hours in luxury sedan
• Visit 13 film locations in Charleston
• Stop and take photos at each location
• Cross Ravenel Bridge to Shem Creek
• Explore Old Village in Mount Pleasant
• Stroll on deck at The Wreck
• Watch for dolphins at creek

The experience

The Gaillard Center appears first, its brick face familiar if you've watched Outer Banks at all. You're standing where scenes actually shot, not imagining them from a couch, and the guide who pulls up in the luxury SUV was a background actor across five seasons, so the stories aren't secondhand. The tour runs three hours total, covers 13 locations in Charleston proper, then crosses the Ravenel Bridge into Mount Pleasant to hit Shem Creek and the Old Village. You stop and get out at every spot. No driving past windows. You're on the ground taking photos, asking questions, hearing what happened between takes.

Wharfside and Lowndes Grove come up early, both recognizable if you know the show. The guide talks through the history of Charleston while you're moving between stops: parents especially seem to like that part, getting some actual city context instead of just Netflix trivia. Snacks and bottled water are in the vehicle, so you're not hunting for lunch or getting thirsty halfway through. The SUV itself is fully insured and city certified, which matters less until you're actually in it and realize the difference between a tour van and something that doesn't rattle.

The real draw is Shem Creek. You walk out onto the deck where dolphins actually show up, not guaranteed, but common enough that the guide mentions it as a real possibility. The Old Village spreads around you, and the Outer Banks film locations feel less like a checklist and more like a place where something was actually made. The guide's experience as a background actor means the stories have texture: what the crew was like, how long certain scenes took, which cast members were where. It's not a recitation of plot points.

The minimum is two guests, maximum four, so you're never in a crowd of twenty people trying to hear over each other. That constraint is also what keeps the tour feeling like a real conversation rather than a lecture. Book ahead: private events occasionally close a location, so the guide will confirm your date before you pay.

What’s included

Your three hours include pickup in the luxury SUV, stops at 13 Outer Banks filming locations across Charleston and Mount Pleasant, snacks, bottled water, and behind-the-scenes stories from a guide who appeared as a background actor on five seasons of the show. You get out and photograph at every stop, including Gaillard Center, Wharfside, Lowndes Grove, Shem Creek, and the Old Village.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (17 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Child (9 to 11 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Eclectic Tours of Charleston

Is this one for you?Right for Outer Banks fans who want to see actual filming locations with someone who was there, not a generic city tour. The three-hour pace and small group (2–4 people) mean you're not rushed between stops or competing for the guide's attention.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (9 to 11 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the tour?

Three hours total, including driving and stops at all 13 locations.

How many people can go on the tour?

Minimum 2 guests, maximum 4 guests. Solo travelers are not accommodated.

What's included?

Snacks, bottled water, and transportation in a luxury SUV. Entry fees to locations are not mentioned as separate charges.

Do you actually get out and walk around at each location?

Yes. You stop and get out at every spot to photograph and explore.

Will we see dolphins at Shem Creek?

Dolphins are often seen in front of The Wreck at Shem Creek, but it's not guaranteed.

Is the guide really from the show?

Yes. The guide was a background actor on Outer Banks Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

What if a location is closed on my tour date?

Private events can occasionally make a location unavailable. The guide confirms your specific date before booking is final.

Is the vehicle comfortable for a three-hour tour?

It's a luxury SUV, fully insured and city certified. Suitable for all fitness levels, though not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.