Culture & History things to do in Wilmington

We rank 42 culture and history things to do in Wilmington, United States. The highest scoring is History & Architecture Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $19 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
42
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0
Available today
42
From
$19

Culture & History in Wilmington compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Wilmington by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
History & Architecture Walking Tour89$271.5h4.9/5 (223)
THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)87$854h5/5 (122)
Sailing Charters in Wilmington86$892h5/5 (213)
Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach84$502h4.9/5 (151)
2.5-Hour Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour/Sightseeing/History82$702.5h4.9/5 (89)
Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise80$241h4.6/5 (354)
The Badass Women of Old Wilmington: A Historic Walking Tour79$271.5h5/5 (30)
Sunset Sail Tour75$1252h4.9/5 (94)
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour75$261h4.5/5 (165)
Historic Happy Hour75$303h4.8/5 (25)

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Culture & History in Wilmington: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Wilmington?
History & Architecture Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100 from 223 traveler reviews. THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr), Sailing Charters in Wilmington, Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach follow close behind. We rank 42 culture & history experiences in Wilmington in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Wilmington cost?
Expect around $139 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Wilmington World War II History Tour from $19, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Wilmington for today?
Yes. 42 of the 42 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Wilmington currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Wilmington?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Wilmington, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
April to June and September to October.

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