Update: Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill have started back up! In the interest of health and safety, the groups will be limited to a maximum of 8 participants, and the entire tour is outdoors. Please wear a face mask and maintain social distancing. Whether you're new to the Triangle or a long-timer, check out these free walking tours of Chapel Hill. They take place once a day, most … [Read more...] about Free walking tours of Chapel Hill resume
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Last Weekend for Historic Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham
Preservation Durham is offering tours of Historic Maplewood Cemetery on three Saturdays in July and August of 2020. The tours are $12, and free to Preservation Durham members. They are likely to sell out, so don't delay in reserving your ticket. These are the dates and times of the tours. Click on the link to buy a ticket. Saturday, July 25th, 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July … [Read more...] about Last Weekend for Historic Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham
Free Raleigh and Durham walking tours every weekend with Tobacco Road Tours
Update: These free tours are not available right now. Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted. If you have questions about anything, including the tour's safety measures during this time, please email TRTservice@tobaccoroadtours.com or call … [Read more...] about Free Raleigh and Durham walking tours every weekend with Tobacco Road Tours
Free “Heart of the Hill” walking tours in Chapel Hill — registration required
NOTE: These tours are currently on hold. Chapel Hill Historical Society and Preservation Chapel Hill are presenting several free walking tours this spring. Heart of the Hill Tours promise to engage, surprise, educate and inspire you to understand Chapel Hill in a new way. They are 60-90 minutes long and are free, and are organized by Missy Julian-Fox and volunteer tour leaders. Each … [Read more...] about Free “Heart of the Hill” walking tours in Chapel Hill — registration required
Walking tours (including a free one) with Whistle Stop Tours explore Durham’s African American History
Whistle Stop Tours contributes to the public memory of North Carolina's slave past and African American achievement by offering walking tours of Durham, including the Hayti neighborhood and Black Wall Street. Whistle Stop Tours is offering two different walking tours in coming months. Follow Whistle Stop Tours on Facebook to see updated information. Walk/anda: Performing afrofuturist … [Read more...] about Walking tours (including a free one) with Whistle Stop Tours explore Durham’s African American History
Big list of free walking tours in the Triangle
There's plenty to see in the Triangle and often the best vantage point is on foot. Read on for a day by day list of free guided walking (and in one case, biking) tours throughout the Triangle. A walking tour can be a great way to get some exercise, as well as to learn about a place that's new to you--or a place that you thought you knew pretty well! Free tours include a Civil Rights tour in … [Read more...] about Big list of free walking tours in the Triangle
Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Tapestry Tours are free walking tours of Durham. They take place the following dates, at 5 p.m.: September 20th, 2019 September 27th, 2019 October 4th, 2019 Meet at the Bull in CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, across from Unscripted Durham Hotel. The tours last about an hour and feature poetic presentations about the many "threads" of Durham's diversity. This … [Read more...] about Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Free walking (and bike) tours in Durham
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday of every month from April to November, Preservation Durham offers a free history walking tour. They leave at 10 a.m. from Durham Farmer's Market, 501 Foster Street. On the 1st Saturday of the month, the tour is "Murals by Bike." Walking and biking tours may be canceled on short notice due to extreme heat or inclement weather. Walking Tours will be … [Read more...] about Free walking (and bike) tours in Durham
Free guided tours of North Carolina State Capitol every Saturday
The State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, is open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between around 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Free guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. You don't have to make a reservation. Just walk in the front of the building, … [Read more...] about Free guided tours of North Carolina State Capitol every Saturday
Free Wake Forest Historic District walking tours
The Town of Wake Forest is offering free Wake Forest Historic District Walking Tours during the fall of 2017. Several are already filled up, but here are the ones that are currently showing openings. Make sure to sign up right away if you're interested. Follow this link to sign up. Wednesday, Oct. 18; 1 pm Wednesday, Oct. 25; 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 8; 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 15; 1 … [Read more...] about Free Wake Forest Historic District walking tours
