Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
This guide is hosted by a local historian who will provide you a unique perspective in the history of Raleigh. Our guide has worked as an exhibit creator, educator, and researcher for multiple local museums and historical organizations, and will provide an unmatched level of expertise. Guests will observe beautiful architecture and absorb fascinating stories from Raleigh's past.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are 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
Join our tour to view some of the most exciting and interesting historic locations in Raleigh, North Carolina, from modern skyscrapers to early 20th century Italianate mansions to colonial era plantation homes.
What‘s Included
A fun and exciting tour through Raleigh's History
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Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Learn more about your home town.
James H,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrew is passionate about history and knows a ton. He is interesting to listen to and we could not stump him with any questions. I was accompanied by my 13 yo granddaughter who was engaged in the whole tour. We’ve lived in the Raleigh area for over 20 years. Just wish I’d done this sooner. He offers several other tours and I am anxious to check them out. We were with another couple who had done the black history tour before and they came back for more.
Raleigh Historic Walking Tour - Top Marks, Highly Recommend!
Voyager62343083994,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the Downtown Raleigh Historic Walking Tour this past weekend (Sunday). It was my first interaction with this company and I didn't know what to expect. It turned out to be an absolutely amazing experience. The historian was so knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the subject matter. I loved this tour, I learned so much about Raleigh and I'm recommending this event to everyone. I will definitely use this company again.
Great Tour w/ Bonus Conversations!!
193whitneyv,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shout out to Andrew, who was exceptional at guiding us through downtown Raleigh with an encyclopedic mastery of the information! He even handled my (slightly off-topic) questions about local criminal trials with an incredible degree of knowledge. To Andrew, I remembered the author’s name of the paperback murder mysteries I got at the Peterson estate sale: Mickey Spillane! What a coup! Thanks for a great conversation and afternoon!
Short and sweet
Betty H,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun way to spend an hour in downtown Raleigh. Very easy walk. Tour guide is very knowledgeable and imparted historical information in a very entertaining way.
One Very Full Hour Tour!
Voyage59590187623,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and has a real love for what he does… A lot of great information and stops for a one hour experience. I loved the constant movement and enough detail and depth to feel satisfied at each stop.
Friendly, knowledgeable...
Jonathan P,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly, knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the history tour during a stopover at Raleigh Durham Airport.
Historic tour of downtown Raleigh
Passport307016,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew provided an excellent, informative and fun 1 hour tour of historic downtown Raleigh. He certainly knows his history! It was a fun way to learn some “inside scoops” about this city!
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Bruce L,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent, knowledgeable guide, interesting history of an underrated destination, highly recommended
Awesome tour!!!!!
1Wellstravelled,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun and historical tour. It was a miserably cold and rainy day but our guide made the experience fabulous. Andrew was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and answered every question we had. You can clearly see he is passionate about Raleigh and it’s history. This was a fabulous tour!!!
Very good
Y6175CCjacksonr,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable and passionate
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