Private Pedicab Tour of Downtown Raleigh

About this activity

Your pedicab tour of downtown Raleigh usually takes about 90 minutes (minimum). (PLEASE NOTE!: I have only one pedicab, so please do not double-book for your family or group.) The tour can be customized to your interest. Learn about the history and sights of the area. Where you stop and for how long is determined by you in consultation with your guide/driver. The pedicab is designed with the passengers seated in front of the driver for an unobstructed view. The average tour covers a distance of 5-6 miles. (ATTENTION: The seat is 39 inches wide. You can book for 2 adults but have a 3rd passenger, IF it is a child and you CAN all fit comfortably!)

Itinerary

1. Mordecai Historic Park · 10 min

   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.

2. Executive Mansion · pass by

   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).

3. Historic Oakwood · pass by

   Cruise through part of the Oakwood historic district: Raleigh's oldest and largest historic neighborhood - a 19th century neighborhood developed after the Civil War.

4. Stop 4 · 5 min

   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).

5. Moore Square · 5 min

   We'll check out the recently renovated Moore Square.

6. Stop 6 · 5 min

   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.

7. Videri Chocolate Factory · pass by

   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.

8. CAM Raleigh · 3 min

   CAM Raleigh (Contemporary Art Museum) in the Warehouse District has some interesting murals.

9. Nash Square · 5 min

   One of "The City of Oaks" five original squares

10. North Carolina State Capitol · 10 min

    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.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: The tour usually begins at Mordecai Historic Park: 1 Mimosa St. Raleigh, 27604. The parking there is free. FOR POSSIBLE DOWNTOWN HOTEL PICK-UP

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The pedicab typically seats 2 adults or 2 adults and a small child with no additional fee.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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