Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
This tour is hosted by a local historian who will provide you with a unique perspective on the history of Durham. Our guide has worked as an exhibit creator, educator, and researcher for local museums and historical organizations, and will provide a well-loved level of expertise. Guests will observe beautiful architecture and absorb fascinating stories from Durham's past, ranging from its origins as a tobacco processing center to its growth to become one of the most innovative and fastest-growing cities in the American South.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Durham
Tour attendees will travel throughout the historic downtown of Durham North Carolina and view multiple historic sites. Some of these sites include the Duke Tobacco Factory, American Tobacco Co. Factory, W.T. Blackwell Factory, Old Hill Banking Building, Durham Armory, Carolina Theater, Snow Building, and more.
What‘s Included
Each site includes an informative story from the historian guide
A fun and exciting tour through Durham's History
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Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent overview of Raleigh's interesting and amazing history
505nancyi,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We participated in this tour today with Andrew who is both very knowledgeable and charismatic. He managed to cover a lot of history and fun facts on buildings and people. I was especially amazed by his story about Anna Julia Cooper, a woman born into slavery who earned a PhD and became an educator, commonly known as the "Mother of Black Feminism". Thank you, Andrew for an excellent tour!
Walking Tour of Durham
V4445JLroberto,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent way to learn about the history of Durham. The guide is very knowledgeable and informative. Well worth the time and money.
Great historical Durham tour
evabO2591SR,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great one hour tour! We really enjoyed the history of Durham as told by Andrew who is just brimming with knowledge and fun facts about the area. Highly recommend! Well worth the price. Just know you have to meet him by the water tower within the square of the complex. We had a bit of an issue finding him but he called us and we connected.
It was ok and should be a longer tour ...?
Yukiko M,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour guide Jackson was nice, but he wasn't as personable as other tour guides we've taken previously in domestic and internationally. Obviously Jackson knew about the history. If he could speak a bit slower we might have enjoyed more....
A fun way learn about some of Durhams history!
Asia S,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Even if your not a history junkie like me, anyone would enjoy this short, but fact filled tour of the American Tobacco campus and downtown Durham highlights. The guide is a local and legit historian with love and respect for the city's rich culture and history.
Take the tour
christinasW953MM,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Andrew was a wealth of knowledge about the area. The tour was much more fun and interesting than I had expected.
Andrew is excellent
62jayashreek,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was so engaging and informative. He made us feel the experience so well. He told us about the American tobacco history which was riveting.
Durham tour
VanHolmes,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly and knowledgeable. You could tell he enjoys sharing his knowledge. Would like to do others with Andrew.
Great walking tour of Durham
biancamarie31,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Andrew and learned so much about Durham! It was a great activity to do with parents visiting from out of town
Knocks It Out of the Park
rcbgpo,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackson is superb. He is a local resident who clearly knows Durham's history, specifically the origins, successes, and declines of the American Tobacco Company. The tour is VERY good. He knows his subject well and makes it enjoyable.
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