Hungry Town Tours

Open year-round. Let our local guide entertain you with fascinating details, historical narratives and true stories that make up Beaufort’s rich history. You'll get an insider’s perspective on where the locals go to eat and play.

A Ride to Remember takes visitors to several of the locations in Beaufort as described in Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novels The Choice and A Walk to Remember.

Explore Beaufort’s local restaurants on our guided culinary and food tours. We’ll stop at several of the best local culinary treasures in our seaport town. You’ll nosh and sip on some of the most delicious flavors on the Crystal Coast. Pedal through 300 years of Beaufort’s history on easy-going cruiser bikes to tour America’s Favorite Town.

Reservations can be made by telephone reservations available from 7 a.m. 9 p.m. at 252.648.1011.

Pedal through 300 years of Beaufort's history...

Hidden Beaufort Tour
It’s the perfect tour to see a unique side of historic Beaufort. Participants will ride off from the beautiful waterfront and make their way through historic streets – all while their local guide reveals a side of history they won’t get anywhere else. They’ll get an insider’s perspective on where the locals go to eat and play.

Historic Beaufort Walking Tour
Take a leisurely walk through 300 years of Beaufort's history. The Historic Beaufort Walking Tour is a guided tour in the historic district to view 18th and 19th century homes

A Ride to Remember
This bicycle tour features places in Beaufort that were inspired by Nicholas Sparks and referenced in his books, The Choice and A Walk to Remember. The tour serves as a memorable way for people to get to know Beaufort, as visitors take in the unique setting for the story of each novel,

Legends & Lore of the Sea
Enjoy the lore of the sea and the wonderful stories of confederate spies, pirates, privateers, seafarers and star-crossed lovers that make up the rich history of this seaport town. From tales about the pirate Blackbeard to the girl buried in the rum barrel, participants will learn about the military war heroes and early sea captains that became historic legends. Available as a walking or bike tour.

Early Morning Risers Tour
Get an early start on your day with our early morning tour. Participants will head out on bicycles along the waterfront for a breath of salty fresh air. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of our seaport town as we pedal down the tree-lined streets and past the historic homes and buildings.

Choose from several guided walking or bicycle food & culinary tours...

Beaufort Bike Culinary Tour
Participants will ride along the waterfront and through beautiful historic streets, stopping at several of Beaufort’s best culinary treasures. Inside, they’ll nosh and sip on some of the most delicious flavors on the Crystal Coast. Enjoy delicious seafood appetizers, wine tastings, and more. It’s an opportunity to taste some of the best restaurants in Beaufort in one trip.

Food by Foot Culinary Walking Tour
A walking version of our popular Beaufort Culinary Bike Tour.

North Carolina Shrimp Tour
Sample North Carolina’s Treasure of the Sea! Enjoy delicious samplings at three different restaurants where the main dish is fresh local shrimp! Participants will receive recipes paired with oils and vinegars to create their own shrimp dishes at home. Each couple takes home one pound of local fresh shrimp.

North Carolina Oyster Tour
Learn about North Carolina Oysters with delicious samplings at three different restaurants where the main dish is fresh local oysters! So many oysters. So little time. Aww shucks! Don’t worry, each couple takes home one dozen Cedar Island Select Oysters from a local oyster farm with recipes.

Beaufort Lunchbox Tour
In addition to the Hidden Beaufort Bike Tour, participants will enjoy a picnic lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine down on the waterfront. From the cloth napkins to hand-painted artisan wine glasses, it all makes for the perfect afternoon in Beaufort.

Bike, Brunch & Bubbles
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at Beaufort Grocery Company, one of the area's most renowned dining establishments. Select an entrée from a number of culinary features. Enjoy a mimosa, Bloody Mary, or non-alcoholic beverage. We'll take a bicycle tour through Beaufort's historic district.

Sunday Brunch Walkabout
A walking version of our popular Bike, Brunch & Bubbles tour.

All tours depart from our Welcome Center located on the Beaufort waterfront at 400 Front Street, Beaufort, North Carolina 28516.

Group Reservations
We can provide you with a group tour for up to 8 people for bike tours and up to 15 people for walking tours. Let us know what you'd like to do with your group.

Give us an idea of the date and time you'd like to go on a tour. It's great for small, intimate groups.

Getting married on The Crystal Coast?
Hungry Town Tours is perfect for wedding parties or bachelorette parties.