Whether you’re a lifelong Winstonian longing to embrace your inner tourist or you have a limited amount of time in the Twin City, here are 17 tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.
Note: Price estimates are based on individual adult rates available at the time of publishing. Check each company’s website to see current pricing.
Food and drink
Craft Draft Crawl | Cost of purchase
Featured in a recent episode of “North Carolina Weekend,” this self-guided tour outlines stops you should make to check out Winston-Salem’s booming craft brewery scene.
Winston-Salem Downtown Tastings Tour | $79+/person
Discover how chefs create Southern cuisine using locally sourced ingredients on this guided Saturday brunch tour.
Broad Branch Distillery Tour | $15/person
See how the distillery mashes and ferments its grains and sugars on site to make bourbon, whiskey, and rum the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m.
Foothills Brewing Tasting Room Tour | $20/person
Show up and friendly beer enthusiasts will show you around the main brewing facility the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. — the fee includes a pint of your choice.
On the move
Trolley Pub Tour | $34+/person
Whether you’re looking for a private experience or to meet new friends, these pedal pubs will allow you to see the city and explore a few stops along the way.
Segway Tours (various) | $54+/person
Explore different parts of the city on two wheels in one of Triad Eco Adventures’ narrated tours.
Curated Rickshaw Tour | $40+/person
Tell Sparky’s Rickshaw Co. what you’re interested in seeing and your driver will choose the downtown spots to take you and another person.
Comedy and BrewPub Tour | $37+/person
This trolley turns into a comedy show while you enjoy adult beverages on board — the tours are for adults 21+ and are held the last Friday of every month.
All in on history
Historic Bethabara Park | $4/person
Go inside the 1788 Gemeinhaus with an experienced tour guide or make reservations to bring a group to see hands-on history demonstrations.
Old Salem Museums and Gardens | $22+/person
Choose to explore two ticketed venues with a two-stop ticket or get access to the Moravian town of Salem, which includes trade demonstrations and looks inside homes and businesses.
Downtown Winston Industrial History Tour | $14+/person
Learn about Winston-Salem’s history of tobacco manufacturing, banking, and other business ventures that put the city on the map during this one-hour walking tour.
Historic Trolley Tour | $32+/person
See popular landmarks, architecture, and learn about city history from the comforts of air conditioning and cushioned seats.
Triad Cultural Arts Tours | Prices vary
Learn about African American heritage and culture, see the former Black Business District and other historic sites + learn about the contributions of Black Winstonians through walking, bus, or virtual tours.
Art is all around
WSNC Mural Project | Free
Download a printable walking map and explore the creativity that gives the City of Arts and Innovation its name in this self-guided tour.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art | $20+/person
Schedule a group tour to learn about Reynolda Gardens, tour the historic bungalow, and learn about the permanent collection of art.
Get ghosted
Downtown Winston-Salem True Crime Tour | $14+/person
Explore the dark side of the city’s past that includes cult leaders + murder in this one-hour walking tour.
West Endings Tour | $20+/person
Stroll through Historic West End by candlelight to learn the area’s history and haunts.
What did we miss? If you know a tour that’s not on the list, guide us in the right direction.
