Historic Oakwood Tour: Architectural Styles

Explore Raleigh’s Oakwood with a historian, uncovering stunning 19th-century architecture from Second Empire to Queen Anne styles. Book your tour today.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Historic Oakwood - Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the historic districts of North Blount and Oakwood, celebrated for their stunning variety of Victorian architecture. Some of the notable sites on the tour include the Heck-Andrews House, Leonidas Polk House, Capehart House, Tucker House, Lamar-Brown House, among others.
What's Included
  • Tour of Historic Oakwood and North Blount.
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Most of the homes that we visit are currently occupied, so we will not enter any of them.
Additional Information

Raleigh’s historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are renowned for their captivating historic homes, showcasing a variety of architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

Explore Oakwood with a knowledgeable historian guide and witness the progression of American architecture, from the sophisticated Second Empire style to the whimsical Queen Anne style and beyond.

Location
Heck-Andrews House
North Blount Street
We meet outside the Heck-Andrews House in Raleigh. The best spot for parking nearby is at the lot near the State Archives or street-side parking around the surrounding neighborhood.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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R6143kqbobk
Jan 24, 2026
Best spent hour in Raleigh - I 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.
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Pat_h
Dec 27, 2025
Oakwood history - Our guide was very thorough and knowledgeable. A nice walk at an easy pace. The homes were beautiful and each one unique.
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U5460wetracyh
Dec 26, 2025
Beautiful architecture tour - Wonderful 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.
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Thedc2man
Dec 19, 2025
Essential tour for understanding Raleigh history - My 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.
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N5725axsusanl
Dec 3, 2025
Lively tour! - Andrew 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.
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Mwkempel
Nov 14, 2025
Nov Oakwood tour - Excellent 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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Markdcarney
Nov 8, 2025
Getting to know Raleigh - My wife and I were visited Raleigh again. We were here 10 years ago for our daughter’s wedding. Andrew did a fantastic job of explaining the history of area, as well as, describing the architectural elements of Raleigh. Very informative! The group was small which allowed us to ask questions, which Andrew did a great job of answering. Definitely worth booking!
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Bruce_k
Sep 13, 2025
Very interesting. Andrew... - Very interesting. Andrew made the history come alive. The houses are beautiful with amazing architectural detail.
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Cristinagu3882al
Aug 30, 2025
Instructive walk in Raleigh - Excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable by providing very interesting information. I learned a lot, which is always good.
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Rgm531
Aug 22, 2025
great guide - Our guide was absolutely terrific, knowledgeable, interesting and engaging. Highly recommended., great tour of Oakwood.
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).