Tours & Activities in Wilmington

The tour is operated by Wilmington Bike & Brew Tours here in Wilmington, NC. Be sure to check out our reviews here on Trip Advisor and also on Google. Search for us on Google Maps to find our reviews. Experience historic Wilmington, NC, and its historic sites by E-Bike while experiencing 3 Wilmington Craft Breweries. Sample some of the best craft beer on the coast! Each E-bike tour will include stops at multiple historic and significant sites throughout downtown. This tour is the perfect balance of sightseeing and craft beer sampling, making it popular with solo travelers, couples, families with teens, and groups alike. Spend the day cruising around town on an electric bike checking out some of Wilmington’s best breweries. Whether you’re just visiting or you’re a local looking for an adventure, our E-Bike Tour to the Craft Breweries of Wilmington is a fun and popular activity for craft beer lovers

Your brew bus tours is fully customizable and private for up to 7 people. The itinerary here is just a suggestion. We will pick you at your place in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, or Kure Beach. Wilmington is home to 20 craft breweries, and counting! What better way to visit them than cruising around in a classic VW Bus? Step 1: After booking, we will contact you to confirm pick up location & start time. Example - your home, hotel, airbnb, or agreed upon location in Wilmington. Step 2 - Pick your stops. Need help? Let us recommend the stops and itinerary based on what you like or where you are staying. Step 3 - We pick you up and take you on your tour! We safely drop you back off at your final destination. Travel back in time in our vintage VW with custom interior and seating for 7. Hop on, and drink local.

A beautiful setting in historic downtown Wilmington. Brittany Johnson is an expert in tarot reading, she has decades of experience, and has done 1000's of readings world-wide. This is an interactive, educational, inspiring, and most of all fun. The tarot will help give clarity in purpose, guidance, and direction. This experience will help you become more intuitive and to pay attention to signs in your life A wonderful way to unwind and reset your life vision. Extremely inspirational Perfect for small groups, ladies night out, bachelorette parties. You do not have to be a witch, to find your inner magic.

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 violence, with a horrific massacre terrorizing the city. This historian-guided tour seeks to educate and inform locals and visitors about this tragic and important part of American history.

Our eco-paddle tour highlights the beauty of Wrightsville Beach’s coastal ecosystem and history. An experienced guide from the Blockade Runner staff, will lead you on a relaxing trip through a wide variety of scenic marshland and tidal flats. Set off on your next tour from the sound side beach directly across from the Blockade Runner Beach Resort.

Tiki Pub Wilmington offers a unique and unforgettable boat tour experience, blending the charm of Wilmington's historic waterfront with a festive, tropical ambiance. This floating tiki bar cruise allows guests to relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the Cape Fear River and iconic landmarks such as the Battleship North Carolina, all while sipping on drinks and listening to our bluetooth stereo system. What makes the Tiki Pub tour special is its lively atmosphere, complete with island-inspired music, comfortable seating, and an onboard BYOB bar. The combination of scenic beauty, historical insights, and a fun, laid-back environment makes this tour a must-do for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable adventure on the water.

After a successful first season I am happy to be here for back to back seasons. Sail in style on the historic Wilmington river walk. Enjoy a personalized Charter experience with up to six guests. Very few sailboats are up for public charters and this can be your chance to feel the thrill of sailing on the largest and most roomy charter sailboat on the Wilmington Waterfront. Breathtaking views and exciting action awaits.

Through the eyes of a local, you will explore some of our most beautiful residential streets, discuss Wilmington's role in colonial times, through the Antebellum period, Civil war and through our present as a major hub for the film industry and a growing coastal town.

Start Time: 10am We know what it's like to visit a new place (or return to an already-visited place). You want to see and experience as much as you can! We understand that. Our main goal with the Tour de Wilmington is to show you as much of Wilmington as possible. The areas that we travel through or have a brief stop in, are areas that you may not have discovered otherwise! Some of these are off the beaten path, some up-and-coming, but all are sure to impress. Our tours are focused on mainly riding the e-bikes, showing you around the areas. Getting on and off e-bikes can be challenging for some, and for this reason, we specifically do not require attendees to dismount and re-mount their e-bikes several times throughout the tour (aka, a talking tour). We will have brief stops at a few places, but for the most part, you will get to really enjoy a beautiful e-bike ride!

The Carolina Runner is a custom-built 40-foot craft that includes a bar, blue tooth sound system, LED party lights, a loading ramp for easy shore access to Masonboro Island, complete modern toilet facilities, and many other amenities for groups up to 40.

Our friendly staff and brand new custom built vessel create a memorable experience that encourages new friends to be made while enjoying the wildlife and scenic beauty of the Wrightsville Beach area.

Take a 2.0 hour sailing cruise on a Sparkman and Stephens Sailing Yacht. With your small-group, engage on this classic 42 ft yacht, that accommodates a 6 passenger maximum for an intimate cruise through the waters of Wrightsville Beach.  This tour is a spectacular way to see the waterways, barrier islands, and marine life surrounding Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina.  Please note, beginning November 8, 2018 our Sunset Cruise will depart at 3:00 pm.  Sunset Cruise guests should arrive at least 10 minutes early.

The captain works with the guest to design a custom outing based on his 30 years of cruising experience in the local area. With knowledge of the local sea conditions and coastal ecology. you build a custom experience. Typically, Guests experience: * Offshore sailing * Relaxing in secluded Anchorages * Intracoastal Excursions *Transits to Wilmington or Southport (return fee not included)

Enjoy a relaxing ride on the river on our comfortable 46' catamaran as you learn more about Wilmington, NC from our friendly captain and crew. Gain a new perspective on our history and ecology as we share fun facts and historical anecdotes as we cruise along the Cape Fear River. We promise that no two cruises are alike! If you would like a private charter or one of our other cruises, please give us a call.

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 and eerie tales of bloodshed and bizarre happenings. From deadly insurrections to supernatural legends, Wilmington Ghosts will lead you on a mile-long journey through haunted landmarks like the enigmatic Thalian Hall and the iconic Cotton Exchange. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we explore the most haunted spots in Wilmington, including the mysterious Water Street Retreats and the enchanting Wilmington Riverwalk. This in-person guided walking tour promises thrills and chills, immersing you in the ghostly tales that linger in the air. Please note that while we delve into the supernatural, we respect the privacy of residents and businesses, ensuring our journey remains on public paths. Experience the spine-tingling allure of Wilmington and discover why it’s a must-visit for ghost enthusiasts!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Survive an apocalypse in Wilmington today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun zombie themed challenges for points. Come up with a system to get the most points in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. Your friendly remote host will help you throughout the game via chat. Get enough points to survive the zombie apocalypse in Wilmington today!

Operation City Quest of Wilmington lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for points! See your points stack up to others during the game on the app's ranking feature. All scavenger hunts come with a remote guide to help you via chat. Come compete with us in Wilmington.

Experience the fascinating history of Wilmington like never before with our historian-guided tour of the city. Take yourself back in time, from colonial era manors, to stately antebellum mansions, to the city's oldest places of worship, and the rise of gilded age commercial buildings.

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Wilmington , players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points. They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our easiest and most casual scavenger hunt. Come explore with us in Wilmington.

Leading the Cinematic Journey: Wilmington Unveiled As your tour guide, I’ll lead you through the enchanting streets of Wilmington—a place known as “Hollywood East.” For decades, this coastal gem has been the backdrop for blockbuster movies, beloved TV shows, and indie productions. With over 400 credits to its name, Wilmington isn’t just a film location; it’s a living, breathing set where creativity thrives. Explore with Me: A Hollywood East Adventure Picture yourself walking in the footsteps of iconic characters while visiting real locations that once graced the silver screen. From historic buildings to scenic waterfronts, every corner holds a piece of Hollywood magic. Book Your Spot: Wilmywood awaits Whether you’re a film buff, an adventure seeker, or simply curious, this experience promises memories that will last a lifetime. Ready to step into the spotlight? Book your tour, and together, we’ll uncover Wilmington’s cinematic charm.

No other tour in town goes through the Northside/ Brooklyn and stops at several craft breweries. Learn some history, have a few beers in Wilmington's Craft Beer Scene.

Start Time: 10am The Airlie Gardens is among Wilmington’s must-see sights to see. This 67-acre wonderful contains formal gardens, wildlife, historic structures, ten acres of lakes, more than 100,000 azaleas, a seasonal butterfly house, and the grandeur of the 468-year-old Airlie Oak, which dates back to 1545. During this guided tour, you’ll see much of Wilmington on the way to the gardens and get to spend up to an hour walking the trails or riding the tram to discover landscapes, where something is always in bloom. On your route, you’ll cruise through the heart of downtown and down the famous River to Sea Bikeway path. The route to the gardens consists of a dedicated bike path, full of windy stretches and through lots of beautiful nature. With lots of picturesque opportunities available, you’ll be leaving this tour with tons of new photos. All tour attendees must arrive 20 minutes prior to start time. **If you see that the tour is sold out, please contact us directly.

Enclosed heated catamaran decorated for the holidays. Friendly staff. Our full-service bar includes non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages and holiday treats. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards. comfortable seating, fun local musicians playing familiar holiday tunes. Wheelchair accessible for single-size non-motorized wheelchair. Clean restroom.

Let Capt. Jennings Rose of North State Guide Service take you to fish and explore the water around wrightsville beach! We are dedicated to ensuring you have a excellent experience on the water. Fishing trips, family outings, scenic cruises and dolphin tours; we've got you covered! Over 10 years of professional guiding experience

A couples Tarot Reading that will amaze both of you. The It is a wonderful way to reconnect and make new bonds. This supports communication and love, and will enhance what is already good. Insight into the relationship and you both in a positive mind set. Brittany has taught Tarot workshops and done readings for several decades. She has 5 star reviews and repeat clients from around the world. Enjoy beautiful Wilmington and experience a unique date night tarot reading. Tarot for Two is like a table for two, of positivity and joy.

With years of experience in family photography, we specialize in creating a relaxed and fun environment, ensuring that even the most camera-shy members feel comfortable and engaged. We offer a range of high-quality print and digital options, ensuring that your family portraits can be enjoyed in your home and shared with loved ones. Our sessions are designed to be enjoyable for all family members, from toddlers to grandparents. We ensure a safe and welcoming environment for children and provide all the necessary accommodations for the elderly. Whether it's the golden sunset at the beach, the serene beauty of a local park, or an iconic cityscape, our sessions take place at some of the most picturesque locations, offering the perfect backdrop for your family's story.

On this 4hr private charter, you will work with your captain to plan your perfect itinerary of islands and local spots. Upon anchoring, the crew will dinghy you around wherever you'd like to go! The boat is fully equipped with air conditioning and generator, sound system, grill, and many comfortable spots to relax! Enjoy all the comforts of home while out on the water. Explore the "WBVIs!" We've coined this name after spending time in the Virgin Islands, and are bringing the best parts of the islands to WB. Just as the Caribbean has an abundance of anchorages to reach by sailboat, so does Wrightsville Beach! Each destination you choose to visit has its own unique vibe, just like you and your crew.

Available Start Times: 1pm Experience the best of Wilmington alongside a fun and professional guide! Just like the original Tour de Wilmington, but compacted into a quick and fun 1 hour and 15-minute thrill ride. If you want to watch the beautiful sunset, choose our 6pm tour... you will ride while the sun sets! Located in southeastern North Carolina, Wilmington is a vibrant riverfront city. During this guided tour, you’ll experience the best of Wilmington from the seat of an electric bicycle! Your fun evening kicks off when you check in with your fun and professional guide. They will provide you with a state-of-the-art e-bike, helmet, and a small cell phone holder. After a brief safety and training session, you’ll be cycling the streets like a pro! To ensure optimal comfort and safety, our tours will only facilitate a maximum of 6-8 riders at a time so that we safely travel through Wilmington with ease. All tour attendees must arrive 20 minutes prior to start time.