GROUP TOURS
We offer a variety of specialty tours that can be specifically arranged for groups of 20 or more. Minimum party numbers do apply, but there is so much flexibility in what you can do! A discount is given for groups with fewer than 20 on our regularly scheduled tours.
We also offer “Custom Tours”, if there is something you would like to see or do that is not included in our current list. See the list below for a sampling of what we offer and call today to schedule your Specialty Group Tour. African American Tours Civil War Tours Christmas Tours Custom Tours Day Packages Student Tour Walking Tour
Specialty Tours
We offer a wide range of tour options that are designed to suit any style. From the traditional trolley tour to walking tours and Specialty Tours, New Bern Tours & Convention Services has it all! Contact us today to reserve a historic tour designed just for you!
Civil War Tours
New Bern's Civil War Heritage is rich, colorful and can be discovered throughout the town. Experience the story of the Civil War on a 90-minute professionally narrated tour by visiting an old graveyard and other important Civil War sites in Historic Downtown New Bern.
African American Tours
Many visitors to New Bern are surprised to learn that half of the town's population before the Civil War was African American. As a matter of fact, in 1860, New Bern has the largest population of African Americans in the state, and one fourth of the members of the black community were free.
These free blacks owned and operated a variety of businesses, accumulated real estate, and owned fine homes. In addition, many free African Americans owned slaves. After the Civil War, New Bern boasted an enterprising, educated African American elite. African American leaders included politicians, doctors, lawyers, businessmen, teachers, investors, and religious leaders.
New Bern Tours will host a Trolley Tour with a special emphasis on the African American community living in New Bern during the 19th century. Travel on the Trolley with our professional guides through historic downtown New Bern to learn about these people and see the places where they worked and lived.
Minimum of 20 people or more. Two trolley options:Trolley 1 at $544, holds 34 passengers.
Trolley 2 at $352, holds 22 passengers
Walking Tours
Walking tours are available by reservation only and can be customized to suit your group’s needs. New Bern, the second oldest city in North Carolina, with a rich history made up of famous places and firsts, events and inventors. Experience our professional tour guides as they escort you through 200 years of history, architecture, folklore, and landscapes.
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Tour length: 1 Hour Minimum of 10 people or more. Tickets are $14+tax per person By reservation only.
Custom Tours
New Bern Tours & Convention Services wants you to enjoy your stay in New Bern as much as possible. If there is something you would like to see or do that is not on our current tour list, don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange something special just for you! Popular requests include Walking Tours, Architectural Tours and Ghost Tours, just to name a few! Our city has a lot to offer and we appreciate your patronage. We are always looking for ways to expand our services and would love to hear from you. Contact us today for more information on how to make your trip to New Bern an exciting one! Minimum of 20 people in a group are required.
Packages are subject to availability.
Christmas Tours
To be announced.
Itinerary Planning
• Accommodations
• Attractions Reservations
• Dining Arrangements
• Step-on-Guide Service
• Historical Guided Tours
• Motorcoach Tour Planning
• Special New Bern Tour Packages
• Spouses and Children's Programs
• Event Planning