Wilmington History and Architecture Wine Tour

Enjoy the most fun and unique things to do in Wilmington!
Take a history and architecture tour of historic downtown Wilmington which starts, breaks and ends at local wine bars. This is a 1 1/2 mile stroll starts and ends at wine bars with a pit stop about 2/3 of the way. All while enjoying out National Historic Register District homes, churches and other significant buildings.

A great night out for couples and groups. Your guide is a local and has a degree from UNCW on American Southern History and a sommelier certification. Learn about the city and its history to current times while having some beverages.

Meeting Point

Gazebo Bar

101 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

corner of 2nd and Dock Streets. this is our first stop! Enjoy a drink in their shaded courtyard.

What's included:

• Guided tour

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Riverwalk

S Water st, Wilmington, 28401, North Carolina

Walk along the Riverwalk while learning about the discovery of the area in the 1500s, founding of Wilmington by the British and Wilmington's importance to this day as a port city.

15 minutes

Downtown Wilmington

226 North Front Street, Wilmington, 28401, North Carolina

stroll the National Historic Register residential district, seeing the towns beautiful colonial and antebellum architecture, including the oldest building in town, Colonial, Greek Revival, Queen Ann and Italianate homes plus Gothic churches.

1 hour

Bellamy Mansion

503 Market St, , Wilmington, 28401-4634, North Carolina

pass by this beautiful while discussing the Civil War and Reconstruction period including the 1898 Coup and race relations to this day.

Pass by without stopping

Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

224 Market St, Wilmington, 28401-4444, North Carolina

Proceed down 3rd Street past this, the oldest home that visitors can visit, while discussing the role of the railroad in our economy and present day Wilmington, including our film industry.

Pass by without stopping