

Things to do in Wilmington
Wilmington runs riverfront history and ghost walks, Battleship North Carolina visits, film-location tours, and boat trips out to Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Wilmington?
Outty ranks 71 bookable experiences in Wilmington, United States. The highest scoring is History & Architecture Walking Tour at 89 out of 100, followed by THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr), Sailing Charters in Wilmington, Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach. Prices start at $10 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. April to June and September to October.
- Ranked experiences
- 71
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $10 per person
- Bookable today
- 71
Top tour operators in Wilmington
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Wilmington they cover.
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
Travel and Abroad Holiday Experiences
137 experiences across 122 cities
Wacky Walks Walk About Scavenger Hunts
124 experiences across 101 cities
Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt
108 experiences across 96 cities
Crazy Dash Digital Adventures
101 experiences across 87 cities
Most Popular in Wilmington
The experiences travelers book most right now.

Most Highly Reviewed in Wilmington
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

History & Architecture Walking Tour

THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)

Sailing Charters in Wilmington
Last Minute in Wilmington
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

History & Architecture Walking Tour

THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)

Sailing Charters in Wilmington

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour

Trolley Pub Public Tour
Family Friendly in Wilmington
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)

Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail

Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Wilmington with Holly Jolly Hunt

Cape Fear River Leisure Kayak Family-Friendly Adventure

Wrightsville Beach Private Pontoon Charter

Oriental Neuse River Fishing Trips & Scenic Tours
Food & Drink in Wilmington
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Historic Happy Hour

Private Brewery Tour in a '72 VW Bus - Roadies Local

Holiday Lights Cruise

Wrightsville Beach Private Boat Cruise: Island Hopping & Sandbars

Savor the Sea: Holistic Health Walking Tour in Surf City

Wilmington Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Culture & History in Wilmington
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

History & Architecture Walking Tour

THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)

Sailing Charters in Wilmington

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

2.5-Hour Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour/Sightseeing/History

Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise
Outdoors in Wilmington
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)

Sailing Charters in Wilmington

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour

2.5-Hour Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour/Sightseeing/History

Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise
Nightlife in Wilmington
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Sailing Charters in Wilmington

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Trolley Pub Public Tour

The Badass Women of Old Wilmington: A Historic Walking Tour

Sunset Sail Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Highest rated in Wilmington
The top of the Outty Ranking across 71 local experiences
- 1History & Architecture Walking Tour1.5h • from $2788.9
- 2THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)4h • from $8587.3
- 3Sailing Charters in Wilmington2h • from $8986.0
- 4Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach2h • from $5083.9
- 5Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour1.5h • from $5083.0
- 6Trolley Pub Public Tour2h • from $5982.6
- 72.5-Hour Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour/Sightseeing/History2.5h • from $7081.6
- 8Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise1h • from $2480.1
- 9The Badass Women of Old Wilmington: A Historic Walking Tour1.5h • from $2778.8
- 10Sunset Sail Tour2h • from $12575.4
- 11Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour1h • from $2675.3
- 12Historic Happy Hour3h • from $3075.2
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What are the top 15 things to do in Wilmington?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Wilmington with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Wilmington
- What are the best things to do in Wilmington?
- History & Architecture Walking Tour is the highest ranked experience in Wilmington, scoring 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 223 traveler reviews. THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr), Sailing Charters in Wilmington, Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach, Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 71 bookable experiences in Wilmington, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Wilmington cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Wilmington is $60 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $10 on Scavenger Hunt in Wilmington by Wacky Walks. 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 Wilmington for today?
- Yes. 71 of the top 71 experiences we rank in Wilmington currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Wilmington good for families?
- Yes. 6 of the experiences we rank in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
- 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 Wilmington?
- April to June and September to October. 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 Wilmington?
- 61 of the 71 experiences we rank in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.