Raleigh Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour

See The historic sites and discover the story of this city. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is all location aware and guided by our walking tour app. It's hands free. Put the phone in your pocket and it plays as you walk. the narration is spooky an infused with spooky music to fit the stories. Walk through the parks, the markets, the restaurants, the southern food joints, see the historical buildings and statues and streets and discover the past and present of Raleigh. Get to know the city in one hour. And find the best spot in town for southern cooking.

Meeting Point

214 E Martin St

214 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

The tour starts at the City Market where you'll hear the story of how it was built and what you can see here. It's also a great spot for a bite to eat! Then you'll be guided through Raleigh step by step to the sites of Raleigh.

What's included:

• Listen again anytime after taking the on location tour using Virtual Tour
• walking tour in Raleigh on our walking tour app
• Go at your own pace. Take it anytime 24/7/365

Not included:

• No food, drink or human guide, This is all outside and on our walking tour app

What to expect:

Duration: between 50 minutes and 1 hour

214 E Martin St

214 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

The tour starts at the City Market where you'll hear the story of how it was built and what you can see here. It's also a great spot for a bite to eat! Then you'll be guided through Raleigh step by step to the sites of Raleigh.

5 minutes

City of Raleigh Museum

220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

You'll stop by the City of Raleigh Museum, and it is free to enter. You'll hear the history and the stories of the cities history.

5 minutes

Andrew Johnson Birthplace Historical Marker

123 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

One of the three presidents born in NC, this is the site where Johnson was born. You'll hear his story and see the site.

5 minutes

NC State House

16 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

You will walk around the North Carolina State house and hear the story how it was founded and see the statues around it.

5 minutes

Presidents North Carolina Gave the Nation Statue

1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

You'll see the statue of the 3 presidents that were born in North Carolina, and hear a bit about both. It's also a great spot for pics.

5 minutes

War Memorial

1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

The 40 foot monument is stunning. You'll see it and see why it was made and the wars it represents.

5 minutes

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

11 West Jones Street, , Raleigh, 27601-1029, North Carolina

Wow, this spot is a site to see, we will stop outside and you'll hear about the museum and get a chance to go in. it's free to enter.

5 minutes

North Carolina Executive Mansion

200 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

The tour walks past the North Carolina Executive Mansion and you'll hear it's history.

Pass by without stopping

North Carolina Freedom Park

218 N Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

The tour ends at North Carolina Freedom Park, It's the first memorial and park in North Carolina specifically dedicated to African Americans and their contributions to the state's history. You'll hear their story then get a chance to explore.

5 minutes

Downtown

Downtown, Raleigh, NC, USA

The tour will guide you through the streets of downtown Raleigh and show you the historic sites and share those stories. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime, 24/7/365.

10 minutes