Experience a private pedicab tour of downtown Raleigh and customize it to your interests. Learn about the history and sights of the area while enjoying an unobstructed view. Book now!
- Mordecai Historic Park - We’ll start the tour at Mordecai Historic Park located on the last 3 acres of the former Mordecai Plantation. The Mordecai house is Raleigh’s oldest house on its original foundation. Numerous buildings dating from the late 1700s and 1800s are here, including President Andrew Johnson’s birthplace. You can walk the grounds of the park for free.
- Executive Mansion - From Mordecai Historic park we’ll cruise along beautiful Blount street and some of Raleigh’s finest old homes to the Executive Mansion (home of the governor of North Carolina).
- Historic Oakwood - Cruise through part of the Oakwood historic district: Raleigh’s oldest and largest historic neighborhood - a 19th century neighborhood developed after the Civil War.
- City Cemetery of Raleigh - From the Executive Mansion we’ll cut through part of the Historic Oakwood neighborhood on the way to City Cemetery, Raleigh’s oldest cemetery (established 1798).
- Moore Square - We’ll check out the recently renovated Moore Square.
- Shaw University - Learn about Shaw University, one of the oldest HBCU’s in the Southeast founded months after the end of the Civil War and later known for its role during the height of the Civil Rights Era.
- Videri Chocolate Factory - If you want to buy locally made chocolate, you can stop in here. Found in the Depot Historic district. Stopping to grab some chocolate, coffee or a sweet beverage is a possibility.
- CAM Raleigh - CAM Raleigh (Contemporary Art Museum) in the Warehouse District has some interesting murals.
- Nash Square - One of “The City of Oaks” five original squares
- North Carolina State Capitol - We’ll make a stop on the State Capitol grounds to learn about its history and some of the monuments there. We’ll also hear stories about Raleigh’s native son and future President, Andrew Johnson, born nearby. After a loop around the State Capitol grounds, we’ll cruise up Person St. passing by Historic Oakwood neighborhood to return to our starting point of Mordecai Historic Park.
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- Choose from optional stops such as Coffee, Chocolate, Cocktails, Craft Beers, or Ice Cream (one of the 5 C’s).
- Parking fees
The pedicab journey around downtown Raleigh typically spans 90 minutes at the least. (IMPORTANT: Only a single pedicab is available, thus avoid double-booking for your group or family.) The tour is customizable according to your preferences. Gain knowledge about the history and attractions of the region. Your decisions and conversation with your guide/driver determine the duration and location of stops. With the seating arrangement placing passengers in front of the driver, an unblocked sightseeing experience is ensured. Typically, the tour traverses a distance of 5-6 miles. (CAUTION: The seating width is 39 inches. While 2 adults can book, a third passenger is acceptable ONLY IF they are a child and everyone fits comfortably!)
- The pedicab typically seats 2 adults or 2 adults and a small child with no additional fee.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.