Please note that on January 11, the Capitol won't be open because of the inauguration. The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. It will be open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
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Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Wake Forest's haunted history will come alive once more at Spirits of Wake Forest walking tours, presented by Wake Forest Downtown. Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 4, 2025, at noon. (And they usually go fast.) Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some spooky stories to tell. This tour will feature a number of last … [Read more...] about Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Voices of Freedom Walking Tour in Raleigh for Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, in commemoration and honor of Juneteenth, the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and the North Carolina State Capitol invite visitors to downtown Raleigh for walking tours of the Capitol grounds and Freedom Park. Tours will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This new guided walking tour will connect the history of the Capitol to individuals … [Read more...] about Voices of Freedom Walking Tour in Raleigh for Juneteenth
Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh's Pride Ride, celebrating the city's LGBTQ history. Pride Ride takes place Sunday, June 8, 2025, with start times at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. It leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. This ride will highlight historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches and other points of interest throughout the city as they … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours every Saturday
The Historic Raleigh Trolley takes visitor through Downtown Raleigh to see historic sites and landmarks and to learn about the community and culture of Raleigh since its founding in 1792. On Saturdays from March to December, the trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street. Tours start at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for youth … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours every Saturday
One Day Only — Tour “Raleigh’s Secret Garden,” The Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens March 30
For one day only, tour the Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens. This tour, presented by Preservation NC and Friends of Oberlin Village, takes place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. This property is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Raleigh Historic Landmark, and is a recipient of the … [Read more...] about One Day Only — Tour “Raleigh’s Secret Garden,” The Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens March 30
“We’ve Always Been Out There” — Free Civil Rights Walking Tour at NC State Capitol in February
The North Carolina State Capitol is hosting a free weekly walking tour, We've Always Been Out There. It will focus on the history of protest and civil rights in Raleigh. The tour takes place every Friday in February, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The tour will cover most of the 20th century and include discussion of the Temperance Movement, the Women’s Suffrage Movement, the Civil Rights … [Read more...] about “We’ve Always Been Out There” — Free Civil Rights Walking Tour at NC State Capitol in February
Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day Love Stories and Broken Hearts Walking Tour (Pay what you want) with Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC
Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC, offers public walking tours in Downtown Raleigh. The public tours are pay-what-you-want, but advanced registration is required. All tours are subject to selling out. If you enjoy the tour, please compensate your tour guide appropriately. A typical amount is $15 to $20 per person. Cash only. There are several different tours currently offered. Read on to learn … [Read more...] about Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day Love Stories and Broken Hearts Walking Tour (Pay what you want) with Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC
Illuminate Art Walk Sip ‘n’ Stroll Tour — free events
Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC, is offering FREE Sip 'n' Stroll Tours during the Illuminte Art Walk. These tours are totally free, sponsored by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Registration is required, and space is limited. The tours take place every Friday and Saturday in December, 2024, plus January 3, 2025. They leave from the NC Court of Appeals Building, 1 West Morgan Street, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about Illuminate Art Walk Sip ‘n’ Stroll Tour — free events
Christmas at Historic Oak View tours
Historic Oak View County Park is offering free Christmas at Historic Oak View tours every day from December 4 to 22, 2024. The tours take place: Although the tours are free, registration is required. "Christmas at Historic Oak View: 1850-1950" will explore how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and working at Oak View through its long … [Read more...] about Christmas at Historic Oak View tours
