Top Things to Do in North Carolina

We compared all 137 experiences in North Carolina so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 137 experiences from US$ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck: Corolla Beach Access
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Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck: Corolla Beach AccessOpen-air 4WD truck tour north of Corolla along the Outer Banks beach and dunes with a professional horse guide.
2,883 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Asheville Ghost Tour: Downtown Walking & Dark History
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Ghost Tour: Downtown Walking & Dark HistoryAsheville's original ghost tour covers Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Arcade, and Civil War sites with a local guide. Evening walking tour, moderate pace, 2+ hours.
2,171 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
Every day
20:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Charlotte Historical City Tour by Golf Cart: Southern Charm Rides
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Travelers' pick
Charlotte Historical City Tour by Golf Cart: Southern Charm RidesGolf cart tour of Charlotte's history with a live guide, validated parking, and food discounts at local spots: small groups see the Fourth Ward.
1,650 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h 25m–1h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Asheville Electric Bike Tour: Downtown & Blue Ridge Views
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Asheville Electric Bike Tour: Downtown & Blue Ridge ViewsGuided 3-hour e-bike tour of Asheville's downtown, Grove Arcade and Arts District with local guide, helmet and electric bike included.
1,342 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Season until 30 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Charlotte Historical City Tour on Eco-Friendly Cart
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Travelers' pick
Charlotte Historical City Tour on Eco-Friendly CartRide an electric cart through all four wards of uptown Charlotte on a 90-minute historical tour with a local guide: kids under 5 ride free.
1,145 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h 25m–1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Segway Tour of Uptown Charlotte: Four museums and parks
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Segway Tour of Uptown Charlotte: Four museums and parksGlide through Charlotte's Uptown on a Segway with a local guide, viewing the Bechtler and Mint museums, Fourth Ward's 18th-century architecture.
945 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Charlotte Comedy Bus Tour: Live Stand-Up & City Landmarks
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Travelers' pick
Charlotte Comedy Bus Tour: Live Stand-Up & City LandmarksRide the Funny Bus through Charlotte's four wards with a local comedian guide delivering live stand-up, games and music for 90 minutes.
776 reviews
4.70★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
5
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 45per person
Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterfall Hike from Asheville
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Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterfall Hike from AshevilleBlue Ridge Parkway waterfall hike from Asheville with hotel pickup, 3 waterfalls, forest trails & scenic drive. 6 hours, small groups, snacks included.
698 reviews
4.97★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour: 10 stops, live narration
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour: 10 stops, live narrationRide Gray Line's narrated trolley through Asheville's downtown, Biltmore Village, River Arts District and more: hop off at any of 10 stops to explore.
617 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h 40m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway hiking tour near Asheville
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Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway hiking tour near AshevilleHike to waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest and along the Blue Ridge Parkway with a naturalist guide who identifies wildlife and edible plants on this half-day adventure.
574 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat
09:15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Charlotte: Ghost Walking Tour & Historic Cemetery with Lantern Light
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Charlotte: Ghost Walking Tour & Historic Cemetery with Lantern LightTour uptown Charlotte's haunted past through Fourth Ward's hospital and gold mine tunnels to the Old Settlers' Cemetery. Professional guide, lantern-lit. 90 minutes.
551 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h 30m
Mon, Thu, Fri and Sat
19:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Comedy Sightseeing Tour Asheville: Live Entertainment on Wheels
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Travelers' pick
Comedy Sightseeing Tour Asheville: Live Entertainment on WheelsLaZoom's Asheville comedy tour runs 90 minutes with a live guide, entertainment and stops at downtown, Montford, River Arts District and Grove Arcade.
526 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Asheville Walking Tour: Historic Architecture & Hidden Gems
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Walking Tour: Historic Architecture & Hidden GemsGuided walking tour through Asheville's downtown with stops at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Arcade and cultural landmarks.
473 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1h 45m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Hendersonville: Gem Mining & Goat Farm with Crystal Store
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Hendersonville: Gem Mining & Goat Farm with Crystal StoreMine for gems and fossils at a working farm near Asheville, then pet goats and explore NC's largest crystal store. All equipment included, wheelchair accessible.
470 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Asheville Waterfall Jeep Tour Pisgah & Blue Ridge Parkway
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Waterfall Jeep Tour Pisgah & Blue Ridge ParkwayJeep tour through Asheville's Pisgah National Forest with stops at waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway viewpoints at 5,000 feet. Your guide brings water.
455 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Asheville Downtown Walking Tour: Beer Tasting & Local Arts
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Best value
Asheville Downtown Walking Tour: Beer Tasting & Local Arts2-hour guided walking tour of Asheville's downtown with beer tastings, Grove Arcade, Basilica of St Lawrence, and local art. Tip-based, includes map with discounts.
409 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person
Eagles Island Narrated Boat Cruise: Wilmington River History
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Travelers' pick
Eagles Island Narrated Boat Cruise: Wilmington River HistoryCruise the Cape Fear River on a 46-foot catamaran past the Battleship North Carolina and historic shipwrecks.
355 reviews
4.65★
Duration
1h
start times · Tue–Sun
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Asheville Brewery Walking Tour: 3 Breweries & 10 Beer Samples
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Travelers' pick
Asheville Brewery Walking Tour: 3 Breweries & 10 Beer SamplesVisit Hi-Wire, Twin Leaf, and Burial Beer with a Cicerone certified guide. Sample 10 beers, tour production floors, and learn Asheville's brewing history. Small groups.
350 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h 15m
Wed–Sun
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Outer Banks: Manteo Ghost Walk & EMF Detector Tour
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Travelers' pick
Outer Banks: Manteo Ghost Walk & EMF Detector TourWalk historic Manteo at night, hear Outer Banks ghost stories, try an EMF detector, and meet local guides. Includes wheelchair access and family-friendly fun.
346 reviews
4.57★
Duration
1h 15m
Mon and Wed
19:30
Season until 25 NovLive guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 25per person
Blue Ridge Parkway Guided Jeep Tour: Small Group, Custom Vehicle
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Travelers' pick
Blue Ridge Parkway Guided Jeep Tour: Small Group, Custom VehicleSmall group jeep tour on the Blue Ridge Parkway's most scenic stretch with a local guide sharing stories about Pisgah National Forest and stops at overlooks up to 5,500 feet.
329 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
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