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Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

4.9(35)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews1 hFree cancellationBy Triangle Walking Tours
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

About this activity

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.

What's included

  • ✓Each site includes an informative story from the historian guide
  • ✓A fun and exciting tour through Durham's History

Meeting and pickup

  • We meet under the Lucky Strike Water Tower in the American Tobacco Campus

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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