Things to do in Outer Banks, compared

We rank 48 experiences in Outer Banks, United States, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is 2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck at 89 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $14 per person, and 0 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Top 20 things to do in Outer Banks compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
ExperienceOutty RankingVerdictFromDurationTraveler ratingCancellation
2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck89Exceptional$652h4.8/5 (2,872)Free to 24h before
Manteo Historic Walking Tour84Exceptional$311h4.9/5 (268)Free to 24h before
Alligator River Kayak Adventure73Strongly Recommended$592h4.8/5 (91)Free to 24h before
Kitty Hawk Maritime Forrest and Marsh Tour73Strongly Recommended$601.5h5.0/5 (62)Free to 24h before
Kitty Hawk Woods Kayak Tour71Strongly Recommended$491.5h4.7/5 (87)Free to 24h before
OBX Ghost Tours- The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks70Strongly Recommended$251.3h4.6/5 (346)None
Surf Lessons on the Outer Banks70Solid Choice$891.5h4.9/5 (64)Free to 24h before
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks70Solid Choice$142h4.6/5 (48)Free to 24h before
Dune Hang Gliding Lesson69Solid Choice$1582h4.9/5 (92)Free to 24h before
Outer Banks Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle (2 Tours)68Solid Choice$256h4.6/5 (36)Free to 24h before
Wild Dolphin Tours and Sunset Cruises in Outer Banks, NC67Solid Choice$312h4.8/5 (62)None
Cape Hatteras Kayak Tour67Solid Choice$592h4.8/5 (24)Free to 24h before
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows of Manteo66Solid Choice$261h4.4/5 (90)Free to 24h before
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour62Solid Choice$152h4.5/5 (10)Free to 24h before
Roanoke Island Kayak Tour60Solid Choice$601.5h4.8/5 (11)Free to 24h before
4 hour - 16 Person Pontoon Rental in Nags Head60Worth a Look$5092h5.0/5 (20)Free to 24h before
Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour59Worth a Look$152h4.2/5 (20)Free to 24h before
Stand Up Paddleboard Adventure on the Outer Banks59Worth a Look$652h5.0/5 (5)Free to 24h before
1 Hour - Nags Head Jet Ski Rental59Worth a Look$891h4.7/5 (30)Free to 24h before
Nags Head Kayak Tour59Worth a Look$552h4.3/5 (22)Free to 24h before

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