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Wilmington Walking Tour: History and Architecture
4.9
118 Ratings
Wilmington
Experiencing from a native’s perspective, you’ll stroll through our prettiest residential lanes, converse about Wilmington’s participation in the Colonial era, the Antebellum span, Civil War and up to our current day as an important center for the movie business and a blossoming seaside settlement.
Experiencing from a native’s perspective, you’ll stroll through our prettiest residential lanes, converse about Wilmington’s participation in the Colonial era, the Antebellum span, Civil War and up to our current day as an important center for the movie business and a blossoming seaside settlement.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bellamy Mansion - .
- Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens - .
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - .
- The Basilica of St. Mary - .
- Bellamy Mansion - .
- Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens - .
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - .
- The Basilica of St. Mary - .
What's Included
- Walking history and architecture tour
- Walking history and architecture tour
What's Not Included
- tour does not include home interiors. Tour is through residential, church and commercial districts
- tour does not include home interiors. Tour is through residential, church and commercial districts
Additional Information
- Must be able to walk 1 1/2 miles. please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring a bottle of water
- Must be able to walk 1 1/2 miles. please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring a bottle of water
Location
Front Street Inn
South Front Street
Please meet your guide in front of The Front Street Inn. They have a coffee shop (The Concorde) on site and restrooms if you are their patron.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(118 Ratings)
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Marie_m
Feb 13, 2025
Fun and educational walk.... - Fun and educational walk. We brought our dog and she enjoyed it thoroughly. The walk itself was very manageable for us older folks and older dogs as well.
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Alan_m
Feb 10, 2025
Great 90 minutes. Do it shortly after arriving - Amanda is very knowledgeable on both history and the way it manifested through architecture and the shifts in commerce over time
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Carrieg854
Feb 4, 2025
Local acting like a tourist! - Very informative and interesting tour of the historic district! I have lived in Wilmington for 8 years and brought my dad who was visiting, we both enjoyed learning about the history of Wilmington and various architecture. Art was our guide and did a fantastic job!
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403deborahz
Nov 24, 2024
Wonderful walking tour - This was excellent! Amanda is so knowledgeable and added so much history and local flavor to the tour! Highly recommend!
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Doran_r
Nov 18, 2024
Love where you live - We love getting to know the new place we call home. Brought my mother along too. Amanda was great - very informative and interesting tour. We recently enjoyed her wine tasting class as well. Highly recommend.
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Genevieve_z
Nov 17, 2024
Worth Every Penny! - Amanda, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, entertaining, and considerate of all participants. If you enjoy history, this is a great tour.
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Peter_c
Nov 16, 2024
Two centuries of architectural styles brought to life - Amanda Leese is a long-time Wilmington NC resident with a history degree from the university there. Her tour emphasizes the different architectural styles of downtown buildings (primarily residences), placed in the context of the city's history. We found her commentary, delivered in locations of low background noise, interesting and informative.
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Julianne_s
Nov 15, 2024
Excellent tour ! Very worth it! - The leader was very knowledgeable and provided great information. Super easy to follow . Walk was perfect length.
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Margo_m
Jan 29, 2025
Very interesting facts... - Very interesting facts and historical background about the area! Very friendly guide. Beautiful homes and iabout wilmington Wilmington.
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Theresawy7669td
Dec 19, 2024
Scam - She canceled my tour after the 24 hour deadline. I lost my money. Unprofessional. Then, stopped responding to my texts. It's only 25$. So, not a big deal but the way she handled it was terrible.
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