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11 Available Tour Excursions in Winston Salem
Our paddleboard and other non-motorized water equipment rentals launch from Farrington Point hand carried boat launch - one of the moat popular locations on all of Jordan Lake for water sports! We offer child paddleboards too!
Price: $60.00
Duration: 1 hours
A 90 minute historical ghost walking tour of Winston-Salem's West End Historic District guided by the eerie glow of candlelight. This tour will teach you the spooky history that has roamed this area since it's beginning in the mid 1700s. Tragedies, superstitions, legends, history, and ghost stories. Much has happened in this old city and there are many that believe some of it's history is still lingering behind. Entertaining, educational, fun, and spooky!
Price: $26.00
Duration: 1 hours
Explore the dark side of Winston-Salem's history, from a mysterious murder committed by a serial prison escape artist to the rise of one of America's most infamous cult leaders to the inexplicable murder of an entire family, join us on the Winston-Salem True Crime Tour to hear the darkest stories from Winston-Salem's past.
Price: $19.00
Duration: 1 hours
Winston-Salem: the industrial heart of North Carolina. Join us on this walking tour of downtown Winston to explore the rise of the city as a center of productivity and progress in the American South. Tobacco factories, wagon manufactories, towering bank headquarters, and more await you on this jaunt through one of North Carolina's most treasured historic cities.
Price: $19.00
Duration: 1 hours
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
Price: $16.00
Duration: 2 hours
See the historic and haunted sites of Old Salem. Go at your own pace. This tour is all outside and is self guided using our walking tour app. Go Anytime. For a fraction of the price. Explore the eerie side of this historic Moravian settlement, uncovering tales of restless spirits and unexplained phenomena. The app includes a built in EMF reader you can use anytime, included. The tour is all outside. You can go anytime, 24/7/365. It does not enter any buildings :)
Price: $7.75
Duration: 0-1 hours
Explore the history of Winston-Salem's African American community in the historic factory district and Depot Street neighborhood. This tour covers the rise of Winston-Salem's African American community, its accomplishments, some of its most interesting individuals, and how it coped with and challenged the perils of segregation.
Price: $19.00
Duration: 1 hours
Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1 hours
This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups to start, strategize, and explore at their own pace. The core difference is the immersive, lighthearted zombie theme that dictates the tasks—you're scavenging for supplies and completing silly challenges to prove your survival mettle. It’s perfect for team-building or family fun because it's priced per team (up to 10 people), includes the guidance of a remote, chat-based host, and culminates in the unique bragging rights of checking your national rank on the app's leaderboard.
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1 hours
Walk around Winston Salem while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others across the country. All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Winston Salem.
Price: $10.00
Duration: 2 hours
In Zombie Scavengers of High Point, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in High Point today!
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Climate: Humid Subtropical
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Population: Approximately 249,545.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during spring and fall.
- Visa Requirements Generally, U.S. visa requirements apply. Citizens of visa-free countries like those in the EU, UK, and some others do not need a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program. U.S. citizens do not need a visa. For other countries, typical visa requirements include a non-immigrant visa application.
About Winston Salem
Winston Salem is a vibrant city in North Carolina, steeped in history and culture. It is renowned for its Moravian heritage, evident in the historic district of Old Salem, where visitors can explore colonial-era architecture and experience traditional crafts. The city also boasts a thriving arts scene, with institutions like the North Carolina School of the Arts and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Winston Salem's unique blend of history, art, and Southern charm makes it a compelling destination for tourists. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, from exploring historic sites to enjoying the local cuisine, which includes traditional Southern dishes and Moravian pastries.
Winston Salem Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of North Carolina
- Duration Range: Half-day or Full-day
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during spring and fall. Pack layers for variable weather. Cultural etiquette includes respecting historical sites and local traditions. Safety is generally good, but visitors should take normal precautions. Credit cards are widely accepted, and cash is useful for smaller purchases.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $250
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
- Check tour cancellation and refund policies
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Top Attractions
1. **Old Salem Museums & Gardens**: This historic district offers a glimpse into colonial life with its preserved buildings and traditional crafts. 2. **Reynolda House Museum of American Art**: Known for its collection of American art from the colonial period to the present. 3. **North Carolina School of the Arts**: A prestigious institution for arts education. 4. **Krispy Kreme Doughnuts**: The original location of this iconic doughnut chain. 5. **Tanglewood Park**: A large park offering recreational activities and scenic views.
Popular Activities
Winston Salem offers a range of activities, including historical tours, art exhibitions, and outdoor recreation. Visitors can explore the city's historic sites, attend performances at the North Carolina School of the Arts, or enjoy the natural beauty of Tanglewood Park. The city also hosts various festivals throughout the year, celebrating its Moravian heritage and arts scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Winston Salem's cuisine is a blend of traditional Southern dishes and Moravian specialties. Signature items include Moravian cookies and sugar cake. Local restaurants often serve classic Southern comfort food, such as barbecue and fried chicken. Noteworthy dining spots include the Old Mill of Guilford and the Tavern in Old Salem.
Getting Around
Winston Salem is accessible by car via major highways or by flying into nearby airports like Piedmont Triad International Airport. Local transportation options include buses and taxis. Renting a car is convenient for exploring the surrounding area, but not necessary for city activities.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during spring and fall. Pack layers for variable weather. Cultural etiquette includes respecting historical sites and local traditions. Safety is generally good, but visitors should take normal precautions. Credit cards are widely accepted, and cash is useful for smaller purchases.
Culture & Customs
Winston Salem has a strong cultural identity rooted in its Moravian heritage. Visitors can experience this through historic sites and traditional festivals. Social customs include a strong sense of community, with many local events celebrating history and arts. Significant festivals include the Moravian Christmas and Easter celebrations.
About The Author
Calvin has loved travel and adventure since first visiting Los Angeles with a suitcase in 1992 at the age of 20. He ditched the suitcase and got a backpack pretty fast.
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