History & Architecture Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Walking history and architecture tour
- Tour does not include home interiors. Tour is through residential, church and commercial districts
Meeting Location
215 South Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Must be able to walk 1 1/2 miles. please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring a bottle of water
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-346852P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- walking history and architecture tour.
- tour does not include home interiors. Tour is through residential, church and commercial districts.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the History & Architecture Walking Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Must be able to walk 1 1/2 miles. please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring a bottle of water
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for History & Architecture Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Walking history and architecture tour
- Tour does not include home interiors. Tour is through residential, church and commercial districts
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Must be able to walk 1 1/2 miles. please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring a bottle of water
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
