Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Raleigh's historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are famous for their array of fascinating historic houses, displaying a multitude of historic architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
Travel through Oakwood with a professional historian guide and experience the evolution of American architecture, from the elegant Second Empire style to the playful Queen Anne style and much more.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Historic Oakwood
Guests will explore the historic neighborhoods of North Blount and Oakwood, known for their diverse array of beautiful Victorian architecture. A few of the locations visited include the Heck-Andrews House, Leonidas Polk House, Capehart House, Tucker House, Lamar-Brown House, and more.
Options
Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour
What‘s Included
Tour of Historic Oakwood and North Blount.
Bottled water
Most of the homes that we visit are currently occupied, so we will not enter any of them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking tour of historic area/houses. No inside tour, just walking past the houses.
Hawaiiantarheel,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was energetic and knowledgable of the historic sites and made it very interesting with various atories!
Andrew is Amazing! His knowledge is exceptional!
Bill101146,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew is an incredible guide! His knowledge of architecture is amazing! He can answer any questions too and adds interesting facts between sights. One of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. We will definitely sign up for this other tours as well.
Great tour of Oakwood architecture and history!
Karen8755,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was excellent. So knowledgeable and interesting. Perfect length. Highly recommend this tour.
Raleigh walking tour
lawrencek665,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide had two great qualities: very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. It was a great tour. I highly recommend it.
Best spent hour in Raleigh
R6143KQbobk,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been on many tours and it's easy to decide which guides are interested and those who do it for a job. Andrew was our guide and he truly loves his city and its historical places. Our tour went for over an hour, and everyone was glad it did.
Oakwood history
Pat H,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very thorough and knowledgeable. A nice walk at an easy pace. The homes were beautiful and each one unique.
Beautiful architecture tour
U5460WEtracyh,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour for those who enjoy history and architecture. Guide was informative and provided details that exceeded expectations. Highly recommended for those who love the history of the past. Tour was a nice experience.
Essential tour for understanding Raleigh history
TheDC2Man,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My girlfriend and I were very impressed with the history of the architecture, the owners and families who lived in these homes, and how the styles of the homes reflected the changing societal norms. Andrew, our tour leader, was immensely knowledgeable in all of these dimensions and conveyed them throughout the tour--and helped us to admire these homes, but want to learn more about North Carolina history. He gave us opportunities to reflect on these homes and ask questions about the homes and the people--long ago--who lived in them. Tours that inspire like this are hard to come by. Andrew delivered. Highly recommended.
Lively tour!
N5725AXsusanl,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew is knowledgeable and expressive. He’s flexible and can accommodate people who like to walk fast (like we do) or people who need a slower pace.
Nov Oakwood tour
mwkempel,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Moderator was very knowledgeable and was able to provide extensive historical background when responding to basically any question. Would highly recommend!
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