History and Architecture Walking Tour

Name: History and Architecture Walking Tour
Price: 25 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (168 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Through the eyes of a local, you will explore some of our most beautiful residential streets, discuss Wilmington's role in colonial times, through the Antebellum period, Civil war and through our present as a major hub for the film industry and a growing coastal town.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Must be able to walk 1 1/2 miles. please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring a bottle of water

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Bellamy Mansion

Admission Not Applicable

Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

walking history and architecture tour

tour does not include home interiors. Tour is through residential, church and commercial districts

Options

History and Architecture Walking Tour

Reviews

4.88

168 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

155

History in front of you
janetlowery,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Excellent value for the wealth of historical knowledge received!
mattcH883SN,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fantastic tour!! Amanda is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. She presented a chronological history of Wilmington as we walked through the historic district as it all related to the architecture. It was presented in a way that was very intriguing. My mind did not wander at all as she was presenting. She connected a lot of 'dots' for me about Wilmington and the history of the East Coast in general. Amanda efficiency and effectively gave a wealth of information about the history of the area. The cost of the tour is very minimal for what is received. I would definitely take another one of her tours of the area.
Wilmington, NC history and architecture walking tour
stephencH4732DK,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amanda was very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend this walking tour! She mentioned that she conducts other tours in the area.
Great walk through historical Wilmington waterfront and surroundings
infiniteyes,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Two hour walk through historic downtown Wilmington. Very informative. We started at the Fromt Street Inn, then went to the riverwalk and the guide told us about the history of the river and its ships. Then we walked around to hear about the different architecture in the area.
A Completely Satisfying Experience
steventobolsky,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour brought Wilmington’s history to life just by paying attention to its architecture and its infrastructure. Amanda’s knowledge base is strong and her anecdotes are very relatable. Bravo!
Highly recommend the History and Architecture Tour with Amanda!
Lyndsey D,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed our little tour around historic downtown Wilmington, it was pleasant and informative and Amanda did a wonderful job.
A little underwhelming
Maggie A,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
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!
Great tour! Very informative !
Z4426NRelainel,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour with Amanda. She was very personable and her passion for the history of Wilmington, the architecture of the homes, and buildings was evident. Highly recommend her tour.
Very informative and...
Glen B,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative and interesting. Learned stuff I never knew about the history of Wilmington and this country.
This tour was a great way...
Claire K,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!