Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Overview

This tour is hosted by a local historian who will provide you with a unique perspective on the history of Durham. Our guide has worked as an exhibit creator, educator, and researcher for local museums and historical organizations, and will provide a well-loved level of expertise. Guests will observe beautiful architecture and absorb fascinating stories from Durham's past, ranging from its origins as a tobacco processing center to its growth to become one of the most innovative and fastest-growing cities in the American South.

City: Raleigh

Thu 03 Sep

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Starting at $18.00

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Thu 03 Sep

Starting at $18.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Each site includes an informative story from the historian guide

A fun and exciting tour through Durham's History

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Durham

Tour attendees will travel throughout the historic downtown of Durham North Carolina and view multiple historic sites. Some of these sites include the Duke Tobacco Factory, American Tobacco Co. Factory, W.T. Blackwell Factory, Old Hill Banking Building, Durham Armory, Carolina Theater, Snow Building, and more.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (15)

karrols2025

Mar 2025

This was a Very fun tour! The guide (Andy) was very well informed about the city and its history. The sites were very interesting! Even though I lived in Durham my entire life I still found plenty of interesting things that I never knew about the city! My family from our of town enjoyed it too and had a lot of questions which Andy always had a good response for!

Paradise712540

Feb 2025

Amazing! Andrew is in incredible. He is a great story teller and knows Durham’s history! . . He made the tour fun and we learned the story of Durham. So fun and will come back for the 4 pm tour!

T6488OHbruceb

Feb 2025

What a very interesting tour! Although we have lived in the area a while, Andrew was able to make Durham history come alive. We knew bits and pieces about the history of Durham, but Andrew was able to bring it all together in a cohesive summary. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.