Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

4.9 (35 Viator reviews) 1 hr Raleigh area

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
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About this activity

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.

Itinerary

  1. Durham · 60 min

    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.

What's included

  • Each site includes an informative story from the historian guide
  • A fun and exciting tour through Durham's History

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

We meet under the Lucky Strike Water Tower in the American Tobacco Campus

End point: We meet under the Lucky Strike Water Tower in the American Tobacco Campus

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.9/5

35 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Raleigh (Viator lists this tour under Raleigh; it has no meeting-point coordinates).