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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Andrewd878
Mar 30, 2025
Really great tour - Really interesting tour with knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Clearly lives Raleigh and NC. It would be good if he did a longer tour as well, he is that interesting.
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Jacqueline_w
Mar 10, 2025
Andrew was very... - Andrew was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made learning about Raleigh and its history fun! We enjoyed the tour!.
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Kathy_t
Mar 4, 2025
Andrew was a great guide.... - Andrew was a great guide. He was very informative, funny and friendly. Even though we live near Raleigh, we learned many new historic facts.
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Inspire07738412257
Feb 24, 2025
FANTASTIC!! Say his name: ANDREW NASON!!! - Andrew Nason was FANTASTIC!! Very knowledgeable and showed a genuine love for his city & for guiding us through the tour! Learned some stuff about N. Carolina's history that should be retained for passed on for prosperity - particularly about ANNA J. HAYWOOD COOPER!!
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Peter_d
Feb 24, 2025
Very interesting and... - Very interesting and informative tour on Raleigh, its architecture and history. The guide was very engaged and incredibly knowledgeable!
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Debsaccount
Feb 14, 2025
Downtown Raleigh Walking Tour - Great tour of downtown Raleigh. Andrew has such vast knowledge of the rich history of this energetic city. Highly recommend!
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Kaitlyn
Feb 14, 2025
Great tour guide - Andrew was so knowledgeable and told great stories of the people and places around Raleigh. He delighted in questions we asked as well.
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Y8800tnjonathanb
Feb 14, 2025
Great Tour of a Cool Place! - This is a great tour if you would like to know about the history of Raleigh and were wondering about some of its important historic buildings! Andrew is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable about the area, and is willing to answer questions, being a historian and all!
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M1648qncharlottel
Jan 27, 2025
Best tour and guide you could ask for - Thank you so much Tony for the best historic walk we could ask for. You gave us a real view of what Raleigh is now and then. We sincerely apologize as we came unprepared without cash and was unable to tip you. That’s us European, we will be better prepared next time😁.
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Grace_q
Jan 18, 2025
Awesome walking Tour - Andrew was so knowledgeable about the area and provided us with such interesting information! We really enjoyed our walking tour!
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).