Best Walking Tours in Raleigh

Discover the beauty of Raleigh on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Raleigh by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Raleigh

Raleigh Ghosts and Ghouls Hauntings Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (100 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Set out on an unforgettable adventure through Raleigh’s eerie streets with our thrilling walking ghost tour! Led by a seasoned local guide who blends expert knowledge of haunted history with masterful storytelling, this tour will take you to the city's most haunted sites. As you wander through the district, uncover chilling tales of the lost colony of Sir Walter Raleigh and the ghostly echoes of Civil War battles. Each stop on this mile-long journey is steeped in intrigue and mystery. Stand on haunted ground at iconic sites like the State Capitol, White-Holman House, Haywood Hall, and the Executive Mansion. Though we can’t enter private buildings, the stories shared will transport you back in time, immersing you in the spectral presence that lingers. This tour offers more than just a walk—it’s an engaging experience that will leave you captivated and spooked. Join us for an evening of ghostly exploration and discover why Raleigh is known as one of the South’s most haunted cities!

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Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (53 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

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.

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Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (22 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

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.

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Raleigh True Crime Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (19 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This tour focuses on the history of some of the strangest and most disturbing stories of true crime in the history of Raleigh. It is hosted by a local historian and veteran of the museum industry, which allows us to weave these stories from Raleigh's dark history into what makes the tour so special.

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The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (15 reviews)

From $ 19.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Otherworldly slimy entities lurking in the sewers, the ghostly shaking sounds of a train crash, long-dead restauranteurs still guiding their business' direction long after their death, and much more. These creepy stories and others await you in the Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Walk, where we explore the facts and fiction behind some of Raleigh's creepiest folklore. This tour is hosted by a professional historian, who will guide you through the truth, lies, and strange space in between the two.

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Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (11 reviews)

From $ 18.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Durham is a special site in the African American experience. The city served as a thriving hub of business and commerce, an economic refuge, and a symbol of progress. Visitors like W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington marveled at the city as a model for the black middle class, and it's no wonder why when you learn what Durham's African American population achieved: from the foundation of the largest black-owned company of the 20th Century to the formation of a brick-making juggernaut that physically built much of the city, and much, much more. Durham also hosts "Parrish Street", the best preserved "black business district" in the country, an attraction that leaves quite the impression. This tour is hosted by a local historian who wants to share his love of Durham's history with you. Travel between these sites and gain a new perspectives on the triumphs and challenges of Durham's history.

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Chapel Hill Ghost Walk in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (7 reviews)

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Creepy spirits who inhabit an old auditorium, a haunted forest, an old mansion filled with the souls of those who once resided there, a haunted hotel room, and more. Join us on the Chapel Hill Ghost Walk, and maybe experience a taste of the supernatural for yourself.

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Durham True Crime Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

A vicious murder committed by a secretive cult, a gangster drama to rival the Godfather, and one of the most controversial murder trials in American history which still divides the people of North Carolina to this day. These chilling true stories and more await you on the Durham True Crime Tour.

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Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Raleigh's historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are famous for their array of fascinating historic houses, displaying a multitude of historic architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Travel through Oakwood with a professional historian guide and experience the evolution of American architecture, from the elegant Second Empire style to the playful Queen Anne style and much more.

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Chapel Hill Historic Churches History and Architecture Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 18.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

It's fitting that a town with a name like Chapel Hill would feature numerous examples of beautiful historic churches, from towering Gothic structures to graceful neoclassical buildings, this tour will instill in you not only a deep appreciation for the town's fantastic historic architecture, but also the fascinating stories behind their foundations.

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Downtown Cary Historian-Guided Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Explore the history of Cary, one of North Carolina's most interesting municipalities. From its earliest foundation, Cary has been a center of innovation, featuring one of the earliest public schools in North Carolina, as well as serving as the home of one of North Carolina's most impactful inventors of agricultural machinery, to the foundation of North Carolina's oldest racially integrated social club. Experience this guided jaunt written by a local historian and hosted by an enthusiastic, passionate, and knowledgeable guide. Some of the sites we will visit include the Page-Walker Hotel, Ashworth Drugs, the Ivey Ellington House, Pasmore House, Cary Arts Center, and more.

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Raleigh Full Day Historian-Guided Driving and Walking Tour in Raleigh

Raleigh , North Carolina

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 160.00

 

See what Raleigh has to offer! This SIX-HOUR long tour will provide guests a detailed window into the Oak City, exploring its history, culture, greatest restaurants, museums, parks, and things to do! Whether you're planning a move to Raleigh, or if you're just looking to learn more about the city, then this tour is perfect for you!

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Local Tips for Raleigh

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Raleigh at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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