Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Name: Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Price: 19 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (28 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.86

28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A fun way learn about some of Durhams history!
Asia S,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great 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
5.00
Excellent 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
5.00
Andrew 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
5.00
Very 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
Jackson 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.
Fantastic History filled walk!
loripS3704FP,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jackson was fantastic! High energy, full of interesting and fun facts! He knew his city up & down. Very informative and fun to listen too. He kept us engaged and we all interacted well. He was very personable, and polite and fun! We highly recommend this walk. Thank you. Ken and Lori FLORIDA!
Dennis was very knowledgeable of the history. He was well spoken & friendly.
cstuder,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
He deserves a 5. My phone didn’t show a 5. He was on time, didnt walk too fast & made rhe afternoon fun. Very knowledgeable too
High performance guide...
Alexis T,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
High-performance guide with a geographical and historical tour of Durham. Experience very satisfying.
The host was...
Michael P,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The host was knowledgeable and very accommodating. I learned more than I'll ever remember... Could be a little longer.