Top 10 Historical Tours in Raleigh

Destination: Raleigh.
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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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Raleigh.
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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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Raleigh.
Explore the spooky side of Durham's history on this tour of the city's most haunted locations. From the disgraced sons of tobacco giants who continue to roam their old factories, to tales of tragic accidents whose victims still haunt the site of their end, and murder victims who stubbornly cling to their possessions, Durham, NC, has a shadowy side to its history. Travel through the city with the assistance of a professional historian guide, while hearing about the city's creepiest folklore.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Raleigh.
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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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Raleigh.
Experience the dark side of the town of Chapel Hill, from the unsolved murders of unsuspecting university students, to a potential conspiracy to cover up the political assassination of a local bookstore owner, join us on this tour of the most unnerving true and verifiable tales of murder in Chapel Hill's history.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Raleigh.
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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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Raleigh.
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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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Raleigh.
Triangle Adventures is excited to announce in 2026 we have launched something new on our tours: AI-powered digital video! This will allow stories to be told from the perspective of the actual historical figure, creating a wildly immersive experience like nothing else out there. See, hear and feel their personal story in their own voice... It's like stepping into the past. Experience haunted spirits at Dorothea Dix Insane Asylum. See hands-on what makes Meredith College a ghostly hotspot. Talk to spirits with real witching rods... and lots more! Plus, enjoy the gorgeous e-bike ride on the smooth NC Greenway Trail and through NC State campus while learning fun, interesting history and legends about Raleigh. Are you brave enough to join us on this creepy, unique and memorable tour? Want to save money? Book directly on our website to save on fees.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Raleigh.
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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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Raleigh.
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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Duration: Around 1 hour.