The 15 best things to do in Raleigh (2026)

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   1. Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking82

   This guide is hosted by a local historian who will provide you a unique perspective in the history of Raleigh. Our guide has worked as an exhibit creator, educator, and researcher for multiple local museums and historica. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.9/5 from 96 traveler reviews, 1h from $20, free cancellation.

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   2. Raleigh Guided E-Bike Tour: Tacos, Margaritas, and History

   Outty Ranking76

   Triangle Adventures is excited to announce in 2026 we have launched something new on our tours: AI-powered digital video! This will allow stories to be told from the perspective of the actual historical figure, creating. Strongly Recommended at 76/100, 5.0/5 from 46 traveler reviews, 3h from $106, free cancellation.

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   3. Raleigh True Crime Tour

   Outty Ranking76

   This tour focuses on the history of some of the strangest and most disturbing stories of true crime in the history of Raleigh. It is hosted by a local historian and veteran of the museum industry, which allows us to weav. Strongly Recommended at 76/100, 4.9/5 from 42 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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   4. Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

   Outty Ranking75

   This tour is hosted by a local historian who will provide you with a unique perspective on the history of Durham. Our guide has worked as an exhibit creator, educator, and researcher for local museums and historical orga. Strongly Recommended at 75/100, 4.9/5 from 33 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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   5. Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

   Outty Ranking74

   Set out on an unforgettable adventure through Raleigh’s eerie streets with our thrilling walking ghost tour! Led by a seasoned local guide who blends expert knowledge of haunted history with masterful storytelling, this. Strongly Recommended at 74/100, 4.5/5 from 150 traveler reviews, 1h from $26, free cancellation.

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   6. The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

   Outty Ranking74

   Otherworldly slimy entities lurking in the sewers, the ghostly shaking sounds of a train crash, long-dead restauranteurs still guiding their business' direction long after their death, and much more. These creepy stories. Strongly Recommended at 74/100, 4.9/5 from 33 traveler reviews, 1h from $21, free cancellation.

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   7. Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking71

   Durham is a special site in the African American experience. The city served as a thriving hub of business and commerce, an economic refuge, and a symbol of progress. Visitors like W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington. Strongly Recommended at 71/100, 5.0/5 from 16 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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   8. Raleigh Guided E-bike Tour: Ghosts, Mystery, Creepy History

   Outty Ranking71

   Triangle Adventures is excited to announce in 2026 we have launched something new on our tours: AI-powered digital video! This will allow stories to be told from the perspective of the actual historical figure, creating. Strongly Recommended at 71/100, 5.0/5 from 26 traveler reviews, 3h from $109, free cancellation.

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   9. Historic Oakwood: History & Architecture Tour

   Outty Ranking70

   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. T. Strongly Recommended at 70/100, 5.0/5 from 17 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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    10. Raleigh Guided E-Bike Tour: Burgers, Cocktails, History

    Outty Ranking70

    Hear the stories your history teacher skipped. Explore Wilmington's most infamous crimes, bizarre legends, forgotten scandals, and strange local history as you explore Historic Downtown, Greenfield Lake, the Cargo Distri. Strongly Recommended at 70/100, 5.0/5 from 23 traveler reviews, 3h from $106, free cancellation.

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    11. Private Pedicab Tour of Downtown Raleigh

    Outty Ranking70

    Your pedicab tour of downtown Raleigh usually takes about 90 minutes (minimum). (PLEASE NOTE!: I have only one pedicab, so please do not double-book for your family or group.) The tour can be customized to your interest. Solid Choice at 70/100, 4.9/5 from 39 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $130, free cancellation.

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    12. Durham True Crime Tour

    Outty Ranking68

    A vicious murder committed by a secretive cult, a gangster drama to rival the Godfather, and one of the most controversial murder trials in American history which still divides the people of North Carolina to this day. T. Solid Choice at 68/100, 4.8/5 from 20 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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    13. Durham Ghost Walk

    Outty Ranking68

    Explore the spooky side of Durham's history on this tour of the city's most haunted locations. From the disgraced sons of tobacco giants who continue to roam their old factories, to tales of tragic accidents whose victim. Solid Choice at 68/100, 5.0/5 from 12 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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    14. Chapel Hill Ghost Walk

    Outty Ranking66

    C reepy spirits who inhabit an old auditorium, a haunted forest, an old mansion filled with the souls of those who once resided there, a haunted hotel room, and more. Join us on the Chapel Hill Ghost Walk, and maybe expe. Solid Choice at 66/100, 5.0/5 from 11 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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    15. Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Chapel Hill NC

    Outty Ranking64

    Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Chapel Hill, NC. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapp. Solid Choice at 64/100, 4.1/5 from 23 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $15, free cancellation.

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