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Raleigh African American History Walking Tour
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
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8 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Raleigh
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk Raleigh’s Black Main Street with a local historian and discover landmarks central to the city’s African American history.
About this tour
Walk Raleigh’s historic Black Main Street and discover the people, places, and stories that shaped the city’s African American community. This 60-minute Raleigh African American History Walking Tour pairs local landmarks with insights from a historian experienced in public history, research, and museum education.
Begin on East Hargett Street, known as Raleigh’s Black Main Street, and see the Hamlin Building and Delaney Building. Continue to East Davie Presbyterian Church, a striking landmark with an important political role in the community and a connection to one of Raleigh’s notable Black architects. The route then leads to Cabarrus Street, where you’ll learn about the former sites of Dove Music Store and the Lincoln Theater. Along the way, your guide offers a thoughtful introduction to local history and community achievements.
Meet at the Fayetteville Street entrance of the Raleigh Sheraton, near Jimmy V’s Osteria and Bar. With a local historian leading the way, this Raleigh African American History Walking Tour brings the city’s past into focus, one landmark at a time.
Highlights
- Walk Raleigh’s historic Black Main Street on East Hargett Street
- Explore landmarks shaped by Raleigh’s African American community
- Hear local history from a guide with museum and research experience
- See the Hamlin and Delaney buildings, East Davie Presbyterian Church, and sites on Cabarrus Street
What's included
Included
- Guided walking tour led by a local historian
- Introduction to Raleigh’s African American history and community achievements
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View on ViatorViator
4.20 / 5 · 5 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
5.00 / 5 · 3 reviews
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Important information
- Meet at the Fayetteville Street entrance of the Raleigh Sheraton, at 420 Fayetteville St, next to Jimmy V’s Osteria and Bar
- Service animals are allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and surfaces
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.20 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
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- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.
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