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Named for Capt. John Newland Maffitt, one of the Confederacy's most successful blockade runners, the Capt. Maffitt is a converted World War II Navy launch boat, affording one-hour sightseeing cruises with live historical narration, along the Cape Fear River. Harbor tours leave from 106 South Water St. at "The Barge," for one-hour cruises that first...more about Cape Fear Riverboats- Capt. Maffitt
Tours
106 S Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28402
(910) 343-1611
1223 N. 23rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-3500
Movie fans can take a one-hour walking tour of EUE/Screen Gems Studios, the largest full-service production facility east of California. Among more than 300 film and television projects have been produced here are Muppets from Space, Idlewild, Domestic Disturbance, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, One Tree Hill, Dawson's Creek and Matlock. On the tour you'll see...more about EUE/Screen Gems Studios Tour
212 S. Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 338-3134
Whether you're looking to take a romantic moonlit cruise down the Cape Fear or want to learn about the fascinating history and ecology of the region, Wilmington Water Tours has a tour for you. The "Wilmington" is the first and finest state-of-the-art catamaran in downtown Wilmington. Their tours often feature local...more about Wilmington Water Tours
If you're looking for an innovative and eco-friendly way to tour Wilmington, hop on a Segway. Cape Fear Segway offers one-hour or two-hour guided tours of the historic district and the riverfront. Along the way, you'll learn about Wilmington's storied history, its stately mansions, and its film and television locations. Cape...more about Cape Fear Segway
Visitors and locals alike enjoy this nightly walking tour of downtown Wilmington. The tour meets year round by the riverfront at the foot of Market Street. From mid-March through October 31, tours are held nightly at 6:30 and 8:30 PM. From November to mid-March, tours are held nightly at 6:30 PM....more about Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
Prepare yourself for a party like no other! Hoist a pint - or three - in old Wilmington's most actively haunted pubs. Hear tales that will both shiver-ye-timbers and make ye laugh so hard ye'll swab the deck. From the disreputable obsession of the merry wench "Gallus" Meg to the barbarous...more about Haunted Pub Crawl
This 90-minute walking tour of one of America's largest living film sets is a must for all film buffs. The Hollywood Location Walk takes you on a name-dropping tour of downtown Wilmington that will give you a first-hand glimpse of the film industry in the Port City. See...more about Hollywood Location Walk of Old Wilmington
See historic downtown Wilmington the old-fashioned way: by horse-drawn carriage or trolley. This half-hour tour in a fringed-top surrey (or trolley) is narrated by a driver wearing nineteenth-century garb. Don't miss the memorable seasonal events, including the romantic horse-drawn Valentine ride in a French evening coach, an Easter Bunny-drawn ride, the...more about Horse-Drawn Trolley & Carriage Tours
Located on Water Street near the Visitor Center Information Booth, the Wilmington Trolley offers a 45-minute, narrated tour of historic downtown Wilmington over an 8-mile distance. Available daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, the tours are $11 for adults and children under 12 ride FREE with any paid adult. Special...more about Wilmington Trolley Company
