North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Community
, LLC The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. Free guided and self-guided tours are available. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. For a limited time, through August 2, 2026, there will also be Sunday hours, from 1 to 5 p.m. (But not on July 5.) More info here. , LLC Free guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. You don't have to make a reservation. Just walk in the front of the building, and join the group. The tour takes about an hour and will take you to the rotunda, the outside of the Governor's office, the old senate and house chambers (where the legislative bodies met until the early 1960s) the library and more. Please note that on June 20, 2026, there will be no 11 a.m. tour, due to the Carolina Hurricanes celebration, but the Capitol will be open its normal hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. guided tours will take place as scheduled. Announced on Facebook. , LLC If you have questions about touring the Capitol, phone 984-867-8340 or email State.Capitol@dncr.nc.gov. It's a good idea to call or email just to make sure there's no change in schedule, especially around the holidays. Or check North Carolina State Capitol's Facebook page for updates. , LLC The North Carolina State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark.
