Dog Friendly Tours in North Carolina

Taking the dog out for a walk takes on a new meaning when you’re on vacation in North Carolina. After all, there are tons of sights to see, and smell, around every corner. Browse our dog friendly tours in North Carolina below for the scoop on self-guided walks, driving tours, and group tours that both you and your dog are sure to enjoy.

Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round the Capitol

Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round the Capitol Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol is pet friendly! Walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history. Search plaques, statues, and art to solve riddles found only on location. They'll guide you to the following site if you can't find the answer. Leashed pups are welcome to participate in this app-led hunt that can be completed anytime in Raleigh, NC. See Details

Dive Into Large Marbling to Print Scarf

Asheville, NC

Dive Into Large Marbling to Print Scarf 'Dive Into Large Marbling to Print Scarf' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Pam. Your well-behaved pooch is welcome to join you at this intermediate workshop where you will learn to prepare paper for marbling and practice the art of manipulating the paint with combs and rakes. Once you find a color and pattern combination that you like, you will then be guided through creating a silk scarf to keep. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 5 guests ages 18 and up. Some marbling experience preferred. Rates start at $150 per person. See Details

Caswell No. 1 Fire Station Museum

Kinston, NC

Caswell No. 1 Fire Station Museum The Caswell No. 1 Fire Station Museum in Kinston, NC is dog friendly. Fido is welcome at this fire station turned museum that was built in 1895 after a fire destroyed much of downtown Kinston. The museum features a collection of firefighter equipment and memorabilia spanning over a century. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside. See Details

Create Your Own Special Glass Art

Maggie Valley, NC

Create Your Own Special Glass Art 'Create Your Own Special Glass Art' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Lisa. Your pooch is invited to hang out with the host's pup while you create some glass art. Contact host before booking for required approval. After reviewing safety procedures, your host will teach you how to cut class and design your own ornament. Your artwork will need to spend some time in the kiln but you can pick it up the day after it's finished being fired. All glass and tools are provided. Closed toe shoes are required. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 3 guests ages 18 and up. Guest should be comfortable standing and release and waiver must be signed since you will be working with glass. Rates start at $120 per person. See Details

Learn to Throw a Cast Net

Kitty Hawk, NC

Learn to Throw a Cast Net 'Learn To Throw a Cast Net' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Trevor. Meet on your host's property in Kitty hawk and learn the fundamentals of using a cast net. Leashed dogs are welcome with prior approval from your host. The experience lasts 1 hour and can accommodate up to 5 guests ages 18 and up. Rates start at $20 per person. See Details

Build a Table with the Willow Woman

Murphy, NC

Build a Table with the Willow Woman 'Build a Table with the Willow Woman' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Jo. Your pooch is invited to come along and play with the host's dog during this workshop where you will learn process of building and designing a rustic table. No prior experience is necessary as your host will guide you throughout the process. All wood, nails, and tools are provided and you will get to choose the tree slab for your table's top. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 4 guests ages 18 and up. Rates start at $115 per person. See Details

NC Wine Done Properly Improper Tour

Mint Hill, NC

NC Wine Done Properly Improper Tour 'NC Wine Done Properly Improper Tour' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Mandi. Visit three vineyards and taste more than 30 wines on this winery tour. The tour can be adjusted to accommodate canines, although dogs will incur a cleaning charge. The experience lasts 5 hours and can accommodate up to 6 guests ages 21 and up. Rates start at $125 per person. See Details

Create an Owl Out of Tree Bark

Murphy, NC

Create an Owl Out of Tree Bark 'Create an Owl Out of Tree Bark' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Jo. Your pooch is welcome to sit beside you at this workshop where you will create you own unique owl out of bark using natural materials. Please note that host also has a dog onsite. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 9 and up. Their is a friendly canine on the property who likes to be included. Rates start at $85 per person. See Details

Fish the Surf

Hatteras, NC

Fish the Surf 'Fish the Surf' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Ryan. Meet your host at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum parking lot, before heading out for some fishing. Leashed dogs are welcome on the tour with prior approval from your host. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 3 guests ages 10 and up. Rates start at $44 per person. See Details

Forest Farm - Tour, Meals, Glamping

Marshall, NC

Forest Farm - Tour, Meals, Glamping 'Forest Farm - Tour, Meals, Glamping' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Peter. Explore the farm with your pooch, including a shiitake mushroom yard, chicken and duck condo, honeybees, orchards and more. Dogs are welcome on this experience, as long as they are leashed. The two large dogs who already live on the farm will be curious. The experience lasts 2 days and can accommodate up to 6 guests ages 2 and up. The activity level for this Adventure is moderate. Rates start at $188 per person. See Details

CT's Pawty Waggin'

Arden, NC

CT's Pawty Waggin' CT's Pawty Waggin' is a dog-friendly tour operator in Arden, NC. They can add extra fun to a trip to the Asheville area by taking you and your pup on tours to breweries, hikes, paddleboarding, restaurants, urban adventures and much more. If you already have a busy day planned without Fido, CT's Pawty Waggin' can take them adventuring and drop them back off with much less energy! See Details

Experience the Pottery Wheel

Weaverville, NC

Experience the Pottery Wheel 'Experience the Pottery Wheel' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Kim. Bring your pooch to meet Sammie the studio dog on this fun clay sculpting day. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 5 guests ages 12 and up. Rates start at $65 per person. See Details

Build a Mini Chair with a Woods Woman

Murphy, NC

Build a Mini Chair with a Woods Woman 'Build a Mini Chair with a Woods Woman' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Jo. Your friendly pooch is welcome to join you at this workshop where you will learn to build a miniature chair. Your pup may even get to meet and play with the host's dog, Willow, who likes to join the workshops. You will choose a precut seat and then some tree branches that you will cut to size for your chair. You will be able to build any size chair in the future with the techniques you learn in this class. The experience lasts 2.5 hours and can accommodate up to 6 guests ages 12 and up. Please wear closed toed shoes. Rates start at $85 per person. See Details

Southern Charm Rides

Charlotte, NC

Southern Charm Rides Southern Charm Rides is a pet-friendly company in Charlotte, NC. Departing from just outside First Ward Park, save your dog’s legs and see the city’s best sights on an open-air cart tour. From the Bank of America Stadium to Romare Bearden Park, their expedition features new views every time, so you and your pooch will be surprised. All friendly dogs are welcome to join you. Small dogs can hop on your lap, while larger dogs must reserve their own seat on the cart. See Details

2 River Cruises

New Bern, NC

2 River Cruises Bring Fido along for a pet-friendly tour on the river with 2 River Cruises in New Bern, NC. Relax on a 90-minute pontoon boat ride, where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy scenic views out on the water with you. Sunset cruises are also available. Advanced ticket purchase is required, and a life jacket is recommended for Fido. See Details

Asheville Wellness Tours

Asheville, NC

Asheville Wellness Tours Pet-friendly Asheville Wellness Tours welcomes Fido to join you while you reconnect with nature in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC. Leashed pets are welcome to join you on a relaxing 2.5 hour stroll through the woods for a private forest bathing excursion, or enjoy a 2-mile round trip yoga hike with a one hour yoga session on a mountaintop. They also offer private yoga sessions for a relaxing weekend retreat in town with your best friend. Be sure to check out their website for more details and pricing. See Details

Queen City Rides

Charlotte, NC

Queen City Rides Queen City Rides is a pet-friendly tour company based in Charlotte, NC. Learn about the history of North Carolina's biggest city on an open air cart tour. Small dogs are welcome to join the tour if they can fit comfortably on their owner's lap. See Details

No Taste Like Home

Asheville, NC

No Taste Like Home No Taste Like Home welcomes you and your well-behaved dogs to book a private, dog-friendly, 1.5-hour wild food stroll or a 3-hour foraging tour around the greater Asheville area. Tours must be pre-arranged, as dogs are not permitted on the company's public tours. On the wild food stroll, you'll meet to learn about 10-12 of the most common wild foods that grow in the region. On the foraging tour, you'll also enjoy a cooking demo, tasting, and the option to have your finds prepared at one of Asheville’s top restaurants. See Details

Foodie Tours

Southern Pines, NC

Foodie Tours Fido is welcome to join you on certain tours at the pet-friendly company, Foodie Tours, in Southern Pines, NC. Enjoy one of their evening walking tours, where you will be dining outside at local restaurants. Be sure to contact them in advance to book a tour. See Details

LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours

Asheville, NC

LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours Bring Fido to get some laughs at the pet-friendly LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours in Asheville, NC. Small dogs under 20 pounds are always welcome on the bus with no additional fee, and dogs over 20 pounds are welcome with prior approval and an additional ticket purchased. All of their tours are dog friendly, so make sure to check out their City Comedy Tour, Haunted Comedy Tour, Kids' Comedy Tour, and the Band and Beer Bus. See Details