

Things to do in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Norfolk by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Norfolk?
Outty ranks 29 bookable experiences in Norfolk, United States. The highest scoring is A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum at 72 out of 100, followed by Half-Day Self-Guided Tour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk, Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin, City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise. Prices start at $10 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Norfolk, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
- 29
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $10 per person
- Bookable today
- 29
Top tour operators in Norfolk
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Norfolk they cover.
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts
162 experiences across 118 cities
Puzzling Adventures
151 experiences across 120 cities
Wacky Walks Walk About Scavenger Hunts
124 experiences across 101 cities
Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt
108 experiences across 96 cities
3Quest Challenge
100 experiences across 85 cities
Most Popular in Norfolk
The experiences travelers book most right now.

Last Minute in Norfolk
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum

Half-Day Self-Guided Tour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Lunch Cruise
Family Friendly in Norfolk
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Lunch Cruise

Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Newport News by Holly Jolly Hunt

Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Norfolk with Holly Jolly Hunt
Food & Drink in Norfolk
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Half-Day Self-Guided Tour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise
Culture & History in Norfolk
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum

Half-Day Self-Guided Tour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise

Nutty Norfolk Scavenger Hunt

Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Newport News by 3Quest Challenge
Outdoors in Norfolk
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Half-Day Self-Guided Tour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Lunch Cruise

Full-Day 8-Hour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk
Nightlife in Norfolk
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Half-Day Self-Guided Tour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Lunch Cruise

Awesome Norfolk Scavenger Hunt: Mystery of Norfolk

Awesome Bar Crawl in Norfolk
Highest rated in Norfolk
The top of the Outty Ranking across 29 local experiences
- 1A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum2h • from $2371.8
- 2Half-Day Self-Guided Tour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk1h • from $7571.3
- 3Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin48h • from $4366.5
- 4City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise2.5h • from $9459.9
- 5City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Brunch Cruise2h • from $8359.1
- 6City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Lunch Cruise2h • from $6653.1
- 7Scavenger Hunt in Newport News by Operation City Quest2h • from $1052.4
- 8Full-Day 8-Hour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk8h • from $10052.1
- 9Nutty Norfolk Scavenger Hunt2h • from $2050.9
- 10Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Newport News by 3Quest Challenge2h • from $1047.6
- 11Scavenger Hunt in Norfolk by 3Quest Challenge2h • from $1047.5
- 12Awesome Norfolk Scavenger Hunt: Mystery of Norfolk1.5h • from $1547.5
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Norfolk?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Norfolk with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Norfolk
- What are the best things to do in Norfolk?
- A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum is the highest ranked experience in Norfolk, scoring 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 38 traveler reviews. Half-Day Self-Guided Tour E-Bike Rental in Norfolk, Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin, City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise, City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Brunch Cruise round out the top five. Outty ranks 29 bookable experiences in Norfolk, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Norfolk cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Norfolk is $20 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $10 on Scavenger Hunt in Newport News by Operation City Quest. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Norfolk for today?
- Yes. 29 of the top 29 experiences we rank in Norfolk currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Norfolk good for families?
- Yes. 5 of the experiences we rank in Norfolk are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Norfolk?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Norfolk?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Norfolk, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Norfolk?
- 26 of the 29 experiences we rank in Norfolk offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Norfolk gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Norfolk so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.