The Badass Women of Old Wilmington: A Historic Walking Tour

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About this activity

On this entertaining and informative walking tour, you'll discover the women who challenged conventions, changed minds, and left an indelible mark on Wilmington's rich history. Their stories are courageous, surprising, inspiring, funny—and 100% true.

30-year-resident Steven S. Little has led more than 500 local tours in just the last 3 years. This tour goes well-beyond the familiar landmarks to uncover remarkable lives too often left out of the history books.

Here are just some of the women you'll meet:

The Spy and Her Final Voyage — A celebrated socialite risks everything for "the cause," but fate had other plans.

The Woman Without a Name — An ordinary woman becomes an unwilling witness to the day Wilmington changed forever.

The Two Elizabeths of the Port City — Two women from two different worlds become forever linked by one extraordinary mansion.

The Undisputed World Champion - The remarkable woman who shattered barriers, capturing one of the world's most coveted titles.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Little Wilmington Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: There are no hidden fees or surchargers for this tour.

Not included

Not included: Affordable bottled water is always available at Gelarto, our meeting point.

Itinerary

Riverwalk

Passing by

We will meet up along Wilmington's vibrant Riverwalk, the region's must-see destination. As the Cape Fear River flows beside us, you'll experience one of America's most picturesque waterfronts as we begin our discovery of the 100% true tales of these extraordinary women whose lives and stories shaped the city's colorful history.
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Historic District

1 h 30 min
Meet the fierce, fearless, and legendary women who shaped Wilmington's unique history—from rebels and revolutionaries to champions and legends. Their stories are poignant, funny, inspiring, and 100% true. Experience the sights and sounds of the Riverwalk and Historic District while enjoying professional storytelling that brings the past to life. Explore Historic Wilmington on this engaging 90-minute walking tour. Your guide, Steven S. Little, has led more than 500 historic tours in Downtown Wilmington.
- Small group sizes (12 max) ensure a personalized experience.
- Led by local resident Steven S. Little, who has lived in Wilmington for more than 30 years.
- Small Groups. Big Stories. That's what makes our tours different.
We will experience these stories at:

1) Off-the-beaten-path alleyways

2) Saint Thomas Preservation Hall

3) The De Rosset House / City Club

4) The Dram Yard / Eureka Pressing Building

5) The Historic Latimer House

6) The Hannah Block Historic Arts Center

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Gelarto – “World’s Tastiest Gelato”

18 South Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Please arrive at the meeting point 10–15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Your guide will meet you inside the gelato shop called "Gelarto" at 18 South Water Street in historic downtown Wilmington.

End point

Gelarto – “World’s Tastiest Gelato”

18 South Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Please arrive at the meeting point 10–15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Your guide will meet you inside the gelato shop called "Gelarto" at 18 South Water Street in historic downtown Wilmington.