Raleigh History Tour: Explore Local Heritage

Discover Raleigh’s history with a local expert. Explore stunning architecture and hear captivating stories on this historian-guided downtown walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Downtown - 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
  • Fun and exciting tour through Raleigh’s History
Additional Information

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.

Location
Jimmy V's Osteria & Bar
Fayetteville Street
We meet at the Fayetteville Street entrance of the Raleigh Sheraton.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Eleanor_b
Oct 28, 2024
Excellent - Great expert guide. Very knowledgeable and a specialist in Raleigh history and architecture. Highly recommend this tour.
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A4066wspatricias
Oct 14, 2024
Glimpse into Downtown Raleigh - Andrew was friendly and knowledgeable! He gave us a good overview of downtown Raleigh’s early history, which is his passion.
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Brian
Sep 30, 2024
Very Informative Walking Tour - Very informative and well designed walking tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of downtown.
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Rebecca_g
Sep 16, 2024
An Excellent Excursion - We had an amazing guide. He was so knowledgeable and well—spoken. If we were in town longer, we would have definitely taken another tour with. We learned so much about Raleigh.
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Zoiag411
Sep 9, 2024
Absolute must-do in Raleigh - One of the best tours I’ve ever taken! Tour guide was very passionate about history, I could tell he enjoys what he’s doing. I recently moved to Raleigh and couldn’t figure out if there’s anything to see at all, I’m so glad I found these walking tours, turns out there’s quite some things to see here. Also tour isn’t very difficult, even on those who aren’t big on walking. Totally recommend!
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Deannash3914wr
Sep 2, 2024
It was a great experience and would recommend it to anyone thinking about it. - The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of North Carolina and the buildings we visited. I would definitely take more tours through this when I come back to this area.
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Hannah_m
Jul 28, 2024
Great Quick Tour - Quick and fun hour-long tour at gave us insight into some of the history of early Raleigh. Stops included some of the best buildings of the time, pleasantly surprised to see how many are still in use today. Easy walking and lots of shaded spots!
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Zev_b
Jul 8, 2024
Great, Informative, Fun - Great walking tour of Raleigh, NC. The tour guide was knowledgeable, well spoken, entertaining, answered questions, and helpful. It was as a great way to learn about the city.
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Larry_k
Jul 1, 2024
Great tour guide. And tour - Andrew was so knowledgeable about history, architecture and how North Carolina and Raleigh fits within the country. Great at explaining details and answering questions. Good sense of humor too
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Charles_c
Jun 26, 2024
Solid Guide - Andrew was very informative and he enjoyed touring our group around. He has a great background and solid general preparedness for leading these walks.
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