Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Raleigh's historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are famous for their array of fascinating historic houses, displaying a multitude of historic architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
Travel through Oakwood with a professional historian guide and experience the evolution of American architecture, from the elegant Second Empire style to the playful Queen Anne style and much more.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Historic Oakwood
Guests will explore the historic neighborhoods of North Blount and Oakwood, known for their diverse array of beautiful Victorian architecture. A few of the locations visited include the Heck-Andrews House, Leonidas Polk House, Capehart House, Tucker House, Lamar-Brown House, and more.
What‘s Included
Tour of Historic Oakwood and North Blount.
Bottled water
Most of the homes that we visit are currently occupied, so we will not enter any of them.
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Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of Oakwood architecture and history!
Karen8755,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was excellent. So knowledgeable and interesting. Perfect length. Highly recommend this tour.
Raleigh walking tour
lawrencek665,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide had two great qualities: very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. It was a great tour. I highly recommend it.
Best spent hour in Raleigh
R6143KQbobk,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been on many tours and it's easy to decide which guides are interested and those who do it for a job. Andrew was our guide and he truly loves his city and its historical places. Our tour went for over an hour, and everyone was glad it did.
Oakwood history
Pat H,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very thorough and knowledgeable. A nice walk at an easy pace. The homes were beautiful and each one unique.
Beautiful architecture tour
U5460WEtracyh,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour for those who enjoy history and architecture. Guide was informative and provided details that exceeded expectations. Highly recommended for those who love the history of the past. Tour was a nice experience.
Essential tour for understanding Raleigh history
TheDC2Man,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My girlfriend and I were very impressed with the history of the architecture, the owners and families who lived in these homes, and how the styles of the homes reflected the changing societal norms. Andrew, our tour leader, was immensely knowledgeable in all of these dimensions and conveyed them throughout the tour--and helped us to admire these homes, but want to learn more about North Carolina history. He gave us opportunities to reflect on these homes and ask questions about the homes and the people--long ago--who lived in them. Tours that inspire like this are hard to come by. Andrew delivered. Highly recommended.
Lively tour!
N5725AXsusanl,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew is knowledgeable and expressive. He’s flexible and can accommodate people who like to walk fast (like we do) or people who need a slower pace.
Nov Oakwood tour
mwkempel,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Moderator was very knowledgeable and was able to provide extensive historical background when responding to basically any question. Would highly recommend!
Getting to know Raleigh
markdcarney,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I were visited Raleigh again. We were here 10 years ago for our daughter’s wedding. Andrew did a fantastic job of explaining the history of area, as well as, describing the architectural elements of Raleigh. Very informative! The group was small which allowed us to ask questions, which Andrew did a great job of answering. Definitely worth booking!
Very interesting. Andrew...
Bruce K,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting. Andrew made the history come alive. The houses are beautiful with amazing architectural detail.
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