History and Architecture Walking Tour
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Wilmington, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Wilmington, North Carolina, was founded in the 1720s, which means that the city has over 300 years of colonial history and architecture scattered throughout its streets. Join a local for a guided tour of the city, learning about its history from settlement through today. You’ll also uncover the stories behind its architectural styles which range from Spanish Baroque to Neoclassical.
- Learn about Wilmington's Civil War history
- Walk through popular residential and commercial districts
- See Bellamy Mansion and Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
- Spot an eclectic mix of architecture like Greek Revival and Italiante
What's Included
- walking history and architecture tour
- tour does not include home interiors. Tour is through residential, church and commercial districts
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Front Street Inn215 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Please meet your guide in front of The Front Street Inn. They have a coffee shop (The Concorde) on site and restrooms if you are their patron.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Bellamy Mansion (Pass By)
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens (Pass By)
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts (Pass By)
The Basilica of St. Mary (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Must be able to walk 1 1/2 miles. please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring a bottle of water
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 189 reviews
Gina_G, May 2026
Friendly, conversational, sense of humor, and engaging tour guide and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour.
Paul_R, May 2026
Amanda was perfect tour guide. Her degree in History showed through. Easy meet up place with coffee shop
Caroline_B, Apr 2026
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. We moved around at a comfortable pace and really got to know lovely Wilmington.
Tayler_S, Apr 2026
The tour was great! Our guide (the owner of the business) was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and architecture of the area. We learned a lot about the area and it was a great way to spend some time. Highly recommend!
Nancy_K, Apr 2026
We enjoyed this tour about Wilmington history and architecture. Our tour guide Amanda was very knowledgeable and incorporated a lot of interesting information.
Patti_W, Mar 2026
Our guide was top notch. She was funny, engaging, and knowledgeable. She had an in depth knowledge of Wilmington’s history that exceeded our expectations.
BEVERLY_N, Mar 2026
Our tour guide was very informative, pleasant and knowledgeable. We learned about the city, both historical and present as well as the architecture of the historic area.
Pat_C, Mar 2026
It was great! Our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledge and a great story teller. She made it very easy to understand, very interesting and informative! I highly recommend.
Susan_O, Feb 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the stories that went along with each location, which always makes the tour more fun. There were people in our group that lived in the area for over 10 years, so it's not just for tourists! Would definitely recommend.
Sally_S, Feb 2026
Art arrived about 5 minutes late for our tour, which was surprising. He didn’t always use his microphone and was sometimes hard to understand. His information was good.
janetlowery, Jan 2026
Guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We didn’t have to walk far as this tour is focused on a specific historic district. Lots of satisfying architectural details.
Lyndsey_D, Nov 2025
We really enjoyed our little tour around historic downtown Wilmington, it was pleasant and informative and Amanda did a wonderful job.
Maggie_A, Nov 2025
Tour was just ok. Had trouble hearing the guide. He was a very nice man, but there wasn’t much energy in the activity despite all the interest of the 5 people in his group.
I had recently used Viator for a walking tour in Savannah, which was excellent!
Glen_B, Oct 2025
Very informative and interesting. Learned stuff I never knew about the history of Wilmington and this country.
Claire_K, Oct 2025
This tour was a great way to learn a little bit about Wilmington and see the beautiful houses in the Historic District. Amanda was fantastic and provided great information about the area!
Mia_S, Oct 2025
Great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided an interesting history of Wilmington. Highly recommend!
Mark_H, Sep 2025
Great tour. Very thorough and informative. She was very knowledgeable and paced the tour based on the attendees.
Lila_C, Sep 2025
Very interesting and informative! This is a
wonderful tour, especially if you love
walking, history, and architecture!
Carol_W, Sep 2025
Be patient with air and street traffic that may affect this walking tour. It is worth the wait. Very informative.
Deborah_C, Sep 2025
Highly knowledgeable about history and architecture of Wliington. Very interesting and an resident of Wilmington
Anonymous, Sep 2025
Excellent knowledge of period homes and families. Definitely worth it whether you are local or just visiting
ChiAo_Y, Sep 2025
Tour guide Amanda is very knowledgeable and gave good stories about the historic architectures in Downtown and city of Wilmington. Certainly made my getaway trip more fulfilling than expected
Bryan_D, Sep 2025
The tour provided the right amount of detail about Wilmington architecture and when the different styles were built and why.
Diane_C, Aug 2025
Great tour with our guide Amanda. She is extremely knowledgeable about her city’s history and its architecture. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Lynn_Y, Jul 2025
We enjoyed this tour. Amanda is very knowledgeable about Wilmington’s past. Getting to know some of the history you would otherwise not likely be exposed to makes this tour well worth taking.
Jocelyn_F, Jul 2025
Wilmington is such a wonderful town, so much to learn and see. Our tour operator, Amanda, was outstanding. I was hanging off her every word. She was funny, knowledgeable, passionate and was a great communicator.
Oksana_S, Jul 2025
The length of the tour was perfect for the summer day, guide Amanda made history facts sound interesting, we had a good time
Cathy_L, Jun 2025
Wear good walking shoes and pick a day where the temps don’t reach 100!! Bring plenty of water and stop at the Concorde coffee shop before your tour. It’s adorable!!
Yudita_B, Jun 2025
I thought it was history and architectural tour of downtown Wilmington, well it was 90% architectural. The guide talked about the architectural style of the houses and very little about history. It was bad enough, that I made up an excuse and left tour earlier.
Alao, there was 5 of us and the guide theoretically had a mic, but a lot of time it was hard to hear what he is saying. He sounded like a person who does tours for fun rather than professional tour guide: his story didn't flow, it was somewhat fragmented.
Brenda_S, Jun 2025
She is terrific. Walk is not difficult at all! She finds shady spots to talk. Super interesting and good ovwrview. Highly recommend.
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