Top North Carolina Plantation Tours

Explore the fascinating history of Uptown Charlotte like never before. Tread in the footsteps of the amazing figures who built the city, explore the fascinating historic architecture hidden between skyscrapers, and get to know the historic side of the city.

Explore downtown Durham with a historian guide offering in-depth context on the city’s development. Learn how Durham evolved from a tobacco hub into a center for innovation, while viewing key architecture and cultural sights. Led by a museum professional, this walking tour provides clear, well-researched insights and a structured way to understand Durham beyond surface-level visits.

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.

Enjoy a leisurely ride through Blowing Rock’s Moses H. Cone Park on a horse and carriage. Pre-book your ride and meet your coachman at the park, then sit back and relax as you ride in the comfortable carriage. Ride past the historical manor and along carriage trails and take in the views of the Blue Ridge parkway.

Raleigh's historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are famous for their array of fascinating historic houses, displaying a multitude of historic architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Travel through Oakwood with a professional historian guide and experience the evolution of American architecture, from the elegant Second Empire style to the playful Queen Anne style and much more.

Winston-Salem: the industrial heart of North Carolina. Join us on this walking tour of downtown Winston to explore the rise of the city as a center of productivity and progress in the American South. Tobacco factories, wagon manufactories, towering bank headquarters, and more await you on this jaunt through one of North Carolina's most treasured historic cities.

Step back in time and unlock the secret's of Belhaven's grandest estate. The River Forest Manor invites you to an exclusive, guided insider's tour, a journey through the property's rich history, architecture and folklore. Your experience begins at the carriage entrance, where your expert guide will greet you. As you cross the threshold, the very air seems to hum with stories of bygone eras. You will have the opportunity to photograph and experience hte history of the property's soaring ceilings, intricate woodwork, and stunning details that have been the backdrop for countless gatherings and celebrations over its 125 year history. Your guide will illuminate the history of the families who have called it home, starting with the opulence and grandeur that defined the Gilded Age. You'll learn social customs of the era and the manor's role as a hub for the elite. Unlike standard tours, you will be granted access to areas normally closed to the public.

Explore the history of Winston-Salem's African American community in the historic factory district and Depot Street neighborhood. This tour covers the rise of Winston-Salem's African American community, its accomplishments, some of its most interesting individuals, and how it coped with and challenged the perils of segregation.

Horseback riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains is a beautiful way to explore the area’s natural attractions. Trot through fern groves, past rows of wild flame azaleas, and into a white pine forest on well-trained, gentle horses. This tour includes a safety training, too, making it a good choice for beginner horseback riders and children.

Travel along the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, with plenty of stops along the way to check out natural and cultural features, with this private guided tour. You'll check out the Folk Art Center, hike to the summit at Craggy Gardens, and see the cascades at Linville Falls and Roaring Fork Falls with your professional, local guide.

Head out for an evening of drinking and dining with this immersive beer tour. You'll visit four different local breweries, where you'll get to sample craft beer and learn about the brewing process. This tour also includes a stop for a meal at Midwood Smokehouse.