Outer Banks Step On Guides and Receptive Services

Discover the Outer Banks alongside passionate keepers of its history and culture—storytellers and interpreters who bring the region’s past, traditions, and local character to life for groups and tours.

Outer Banks History Tours

Phone: 252-489-0847
Contact: Frank Hester, Native Son
Email: obxnchester5@gmail.com

Outer Banks History Tours offers step on guide services across the entire Outer Banks. Service is available year-round. Call or email to check availability.

Keeper James

Phone: 252-996-0493
Contact: James Charlet
Email: KeeperJamesLSS@gmail.com
Website: www.KeeperJames.com

Long-time Hatteras Island residents James Charlet, a nationally published author, and his partner Linda Molloy are available to lead tours separately or together. Both have worked on the front line in the area and bring extensive knowledge of Outer Banks history, geography, and local culture. Step on guide and receptive services are available year around. Call for itineraries and tour packages.

Kitty Hawk Kites

Phone: 252-441-4124
Contact: Stephanie Harkness, Group Sales Coordinator
Email: group_sales@kittyhawk.com

Kitty Hawk Kites provides step-on guide services throughout the Outer Banks. Its guides have lived and worked in the region long enough to earn the designation “As Local As It Gets.” Their deep community roots help bring the Outer Banks’ history, legends, and local lore to life. Curated tours include routes such as Jockey's Ridge to Cape Hatteras, and customized experiences are also available.

Country Coach Adventures

Phone: 330-418-9848
Contact: Carol Glessner
Email: johnandcarol44608@yahoo.com
Website: ccatours.com/north-carolinas-outerbanks

Country Coach Adventures provides receptive and step on guide services throughout the Outer Banks. The company operates year-round. Call for itineraries and accommodation packages.

Brilliant Edventures

Phone: 912-434-3088
Contact: Elaine Moulder
Email: elaine@brilliantedventures.com
Website: www.brilliantedventures.com/

Brilliant Edventures offers fully customized receptive services throughout the Outer Banks and the Carolinas all year around. Call to discuss custom itineraries and complete tour packages.

Mid-Atlantic Receptive Services

Phone: 540-869-1864
Contact: Kate Scopetti
Email: kate@takeafuntrip.com
Website: www.takeafuntrip.com

Mid-Atlantic Receptive Services provides complete receptive services for the Outer Banks of North Carolina area. Services are available year around. Call for itineraries and tour packages.

AFR Tours

Phone: 757-625-6401
Contact: Charley Dey
Email: charley@afri.com
Website: www.afrtours.com

AFR Tours is a local receptive tour operator based in Coastal Virginia that also serves the Outer Banks NC. This small, family-owned business has over 35 years of experience operating tours in the area. Full receptive and guide services are available. Call today to request sample itineraries and discuss individual needs.

Young Transportation and Tours

Phone: 800-622-5444
Contact: Susan Anderson
Email: susan@youngtransportation.com
Website: www.youngtransportation.com

Young Transportation and Tours provides receptive services for student and senior groups across the entire Outer Banks. Services are available year-round. Call for itineraries and accommodation packages.