What to do and see in North Carolina, United States: The Best Walking Tours

October 16, 2021 Karren Gelb

North Carolina has something for everyone, with the highest mountains in the eastern U.S., 300 miles of pristine coastline, quaint towns and vibrant cities. From the mountains to the sea, explore the natural, scenic beauty, discover outdoor adventure or try one of 500 golf courses, including the legendary Pinehurst No. 2. Discover a favorite among 100 wineries and 60 craft breweries, tour historic and cultural treasures, sample farm to table delicacies and get the thrill of motorsports in the "home" of NASCAR.
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1. Winston-Salem Historical Ghost Tour

848 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA Carolina History & Haunts Historical Ghost Tour of Winston-Salem
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

A 90 minute historical ghost walking tour of Winston-Salem's West End Historic District guided by the eerie glow of candlelight. This tour will teach you the spooky history that has roamed this area since it's beginning in the mid 1700s. Tragedies, superstitions, legends, history, and ghost stories. Much has happened in this old city and there are many that believe some of it's history is still lingering behind. Entertaining, educational, fun, and spooky!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Ghost Tour

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Reviewed By W2233ELshannond

We had a great night learning about the spooky history of Charlotte. I would recommend, we had alot of fun.

2. Carolina History & Haunts Greensboro Historical Ghost Tour

Old Guilford County Courthouse, 300 W Washington St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA Carolina History & Haunts Historical Ghost Tour of Winston-Salem
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

90 minute historical ghost walking tour of Downtown Greensboro guided by the eerie glow of candlelight.  There have been many events that have taken place in this historical city.  Revolutionary War, Civil War, Civil Rights, Epedemics, and Fires, just to name a few.  There are many that believe some of this history still lingers behind.  Many paranormal groups and national TV shows have visited Greensboro to explore some of these hauntings.  Join us as we teach you the rich and sometimes troubling history of Greensboro.

Inclusions: Professional guide

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Reviewed By Traveler9796

Our guide was Tofer and he was great! He gave a historical perspective along with paranormal sightings. It was a small group and interactive.

3. Private Walking Tour of a Real Working Cattle Ranch

Walnut Hollow Ranch - Premium Black Angus Beef, 1100 Carter Cove Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904, USA Walnut Hollow Ranch
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Excite Your Senses' as we stroll down the concrete drive and I explain the importance and management of productive pastures. The ranch manages the pastures with a rotational grazing system, so keep your eye out for the herd. We want visitors to experience the sights and smells of the farm while discussing the cattles health, and nutrient requirements There are many photo opportunities. In addition, you will see many conservation practices used to protect the farms resources, water quality and environment. ​ Buses, RV's and pets are welcome. Farm Lodge, RV Ranch and a picnic area are available with plenty of parking. Shop at our Farm Store and consider grilling out while you relax in our picnic area enjoying the beautiful views of the mountains. (fees apply)

Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Gratutity

Reviewed By Jeanne722

We camped in our trailer 3 nights on this beautiful property, and took a guided tour of the farming operations. The land is beautiful and we enjoyed walking around and watching the animals. The livestock is very well cared for, and the property had wildflowers blooming everywhere.

4. Killer Bees Farm & Honey Culinary Experience

Bear Tracks Travel Center, 10932 Rosman Hwy, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747, USA Killer Bees Honey
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TRIP ADVISOR TRAVELER’S CHOICE 2020. Learn about the life of a hive. Hear about the Queen and the fierce loyalty of her female subjects. Inspect a hive up close with the beekeeper, in a protective bee suit. Hold a frame full of bees and experience the thrill of a "Queen siting"! Savor honey from the Killer Bees apiary paired expertly with different foods for a light lunch with champagne! Then pour your own souvenir bottle of honey, straight from the Killer Bees hives. All in a beautiful mountain top setting. Killer Bees Honey uses only organic methods to produce the purest honey possible. Killer Bees Honey is never blended, flavored, heated, or pasteurized. All honey is harvested, hand-bottled, and packaged on premises. Derived from the abundant natural goodness of the forest, our honey is analyzed by independent labs for purity and to ensure the true nectar value. Like a fine wine, our honey is as unique as the micro region of our mountain retreat. Come taste for yourself!

Inclusions: The tour includes a honey tasting and pairing with different foods to highlight the different honey varietals and how they bring out different flavors, Use of full protective bee suit and veil

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Reviewed By Crazy_Craver

I don't know exactly when we went to this bee farm, it was July or June, but it was a amazing experience I will never forget. Its definitely recommended. Now I'm just a teenager, my name is Brady. Sean and Denise if your reading this you might or might not remember me, but Sean and Denise were hilarious, especially for a teenager. They even accommodated my peanut allergy that I have. This tour was very funny, but also very educational. I learned so much that I still remember now like 3 or 4 months after the tour. Even younger kids could have a great experience at killer bees honey. We even bought some of killer bees honey...... Nothing to say, but unreal taste. The BEST HONEY you will EVER HAVE! One thing I learned from the tour is one little smart hack, and you can tell whether the honey your buying is processed or not. Take the jar or jug of honey white its full and flip it, a bubble with move from top to bottom of the jar. If that bubble takes any longer then 3 seconds to reach the otherside the honey is processed. Sean even showed us with his honey and another publix brand of honey. His honey was about 2.25 seconds from top to bottom and the other honey was about 4 or 5 seconds. Anyways if your thinking about taking a trip to Killer Bees Honey, then do it dont even think about it go to Killer Bees Honey. Awesome experience all those bees being around and handling them. Btw this is coming from a teen. SO GO TO KILLER BEES HONEY AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH Sean and Denise!!

5. Mountaintop Yoga & Meditation Hike in Asheville

Asheville, NC, USA Asheville Wellness Tours
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Take time for yourself, breathe deep, relax, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our lovely Blue Ridge Mountains! Enjoy a 2 mile round trip hike to a mountaintop with stunning views plus an hour of yoga for all levels at the summit. We’ll bring the mats. You bring your spirit of adventure! PRIVATE OPTION: Want a private yoga hike? Contact us to schedule your hike any day of the week. NEW! Sunset yoga hikes now available daily for private groups of 4+. Contact us for details. WANT MORE? Add a massage at your vacation rental, farm-to-table cooking class, group tarot reading, or one of dozens of other uniquely Asheville experiences to your day for a full, balanced adventure. Visit our website for details and options.

Inclusions: Yoga Mat, 1hr All-Levels Yoga (weather permitting), Guide

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Reviewed By V9865IOmh

We loved the entire experience. It made me realize that we do not make enough time to smell the roses, or in this case the forest. Kelly is an excellent guide. I don't remember the last time when I was this relaxed. All the build up tension from this past covid year was left somewhere in the woods.

6. Privately Guided Sunset Hike

70 College St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Blue Ridge Hiking Company
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Join us for an evening hike featuring one of the most beautiful aspects of our area - our sunset! We will start hiking while it is still daylight, and hopefully catch a sunset at a western-facing peak close to town. Snacks are provided while we watch sunset. After sunset, we'll hike back down to the trailhead. The hike will likely finish in the dark, so each participant will be given a headlamp to use during the trip. We have a couple of hike options to choose from - ranging from 1.5 to 5 miles and from easy to moderate in difficulty. You'll work with your guide to select the best hike location for you! Curious about the other hikes we offer? Check out our website.

Inclusions: Light snacks while we watch sunset, Headlamp

Exclusions: Gratuity for your guide, Private transportation

Reviewed By 151dtc

Tamera was a joy from beginning to end! She accommodated my eating restrictions, planned the perfect hike, and was just so easy-going. The hike was beautiful and fun. She had all necessary supplies and very knowledgeable about area and plants we saw. I recommend this company (and Tamera) 100%!

7. Guided Waterfall Hike with Expert Naturalist.

McDonald's, 548 Bat Cave Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA Asheville Hiking Tours
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5.0 based on 53 reviews

As featured in Southern Living Magazine and MSN News, discover the authentic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a naturalist guide to show you the best vistas, trails and waterfalls that make Asheville famous. On a Covid-safe, family-friendly and even dog-friendly excursion, we will visit the highlights of our National Forests in just a few hours. Food foraging and fascinating stories shared on all our tours!

Inclusions: Local guide, Ponchos, Hiking Poles

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Reviewed By staceyberebit

Paul was an excellent tour guide. His passion and excitement for the area was felt by all of us. Would highly recommend using Paul to explore the areas.

8. 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Asheville (Small-Group)

2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Brass Monkey Photography
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Explore historic Asheville on this 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing & History Walking Tour of the city. Groups are reduced to a maximum of 10 people for a more personalized experience, as well to allow for social distancing throughout the tour. Meet your Local Guide downtown, and start with a brief look at some of the art-deco architecture while listening to your guide offer an in-depth history of Asheville. Stop at several historic sites during your walk downtown and delve into the intriguing history of many of Asheville's past literary and notable residents including William Sydney Porter (aka O'Henry), Thomas Wolfe & his family, the "Founding Fathers" of Asheville and Asheville's connection to the cursed Hope Diamond. We will walk for approximately 2 miles at a comfortable pace over 2 hours. This tour is a great introduction to the city, and for history and architecture buffs.

Inclusions: 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Asheville, Small-Group for a more personalized experience (max 10 people per group), Stop at several locations throughout downtown Asheville and observe the art-deco architecture, Learn the history of famous past residents Thomas Wolfe, O'Henry & "Founding Fathers" of Asheville

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Reviewed By Andresyepes

What a wonderful experience! Natasha is a great guide and amazing person. She took us on a beautiful hike and brought us a delicious breakfast. We highly recommend going with Natasha. She is very knowledgeable and worldly. We’ll definitely be back.

9. Charlotte City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Wacky Walks

100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Wacky Walks of Charlotte
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The Charlotte scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Charlotte.

Inclusions: 2 hours with a remote interactive guide, All Activities, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation

10. Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour

300 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Queen City Ghosts
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Hear stories of the bizarre and unexplained in Uptown Charlotte. From the Civil War and prohibition to tragic lift shaft accidents. We offer the finest haunts and the most riveting ghost tours in the South. Our ghost tour is created to be scary and creepy but is still family-friendly and available to all ages. We bring history to life through death. You will all be talking about this exciting tour for years to come!

Inclusions: Professional and Courteous Guides, Intensely researched true stories of history, Documented accounts of historic hauntings

Exclusions: Food and Drink, Motorized Transport

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