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
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth the time!
Carrie T,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well paced, great stories and a fun delivery. We very much enjoyed visiting and learning about downtown Raleigh.
Great tour
L162DLpatriciag,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great!! Andrew was very knowledgeable. He was funny and patient and knew all sorts of tidbits of information. The length of the tour was perfect
Very interesting tour
767KellyB,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour, knowledgeable guide. Real focus on architecture but also the colorful figures in NC political history. Would highly recommend!
Fun to learn more about Raleigh
Tyna G,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrew was knowledgeable and interesting! He clearly had taken a lot of time to research and refine his talking points. He was friendly and encouraged questions. It’s a bit more than on hour but that depends on walking speed and questions.
incredibly informative
Curious11520930220,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was incredibly informative and our tour guide was great and super knowledgeable. The tour was a lot of fun for me, my wife and our house guests from up north.
One MUST hour in Raleigh
Cosmos1234,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew the tour guide was one of the best you met. He could answer any question be it on Raleigh/North Carolina past or the world's present. There was mot much walking involved, the pace was good and information given to us was very interesting and articulated very well. I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to understand this beautiful city's heart better.
Great tour
V66YRbrookeb,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting with great presentation. The tour was very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend
Don’t miss this!
Apexdolphinsamm,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A MUST DO! I have lived in NC for decades and was looking for something local to do and this was suggested. BEST TOUR EVER! Our guide was in time, energetic and knew so much! Details, history and insite as well as some stories that you don’t get from a website. Whether you are visiting or a local, take this tour!
A great way to spend an hour and learn interesting factoids!
jocarolr2022,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Never having spent time in Raleigh, I thought this would be a great way to get a first hand look at this city. I learned about how and why the city became the capital of NC, where much of the architecture originated, what many of the older buildings "had been" in their heyday and the history and genesis of the Capital Building. We heard interesting stories of some of the more "colorful" politicians of yesteryear as well as about a very famous politician embezzler and the legacy and buildings his family left within the downtown area. The story of the construction of the Governors Mansion was especially interesting. Andrew, our leader, is very knowledgeable and clearly loves his city.
Great history tour
stevelX8031QR,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This way exceeded our expectations. History through stories is one of the best ways to learn and Andrew excels at this. The end of the tour left us wanting to learn more about the history of this very interesting southern city.
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