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Private Pedicab Tour of Downtown Raleigh

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Raleigh, USA
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

As the capital city of North Carolina, Raleigh has some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in the state. Whether it’s your first visit or if you’re revisiting, this private pedicab tour will provide you with an introduction to downtown. You’ll hop in a pedicab and cruise through the city, passing by sites like the recently renovated Moore Square, the North Carolina State Capitol, and the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.
  • Perfect for couples, only 2 adults can fit in the cab
  • Customize the tour to include other unique stops in the city
  • Tour the Mordecai Historic Park and City Cemetery
  • See Nash Square, one of the city’s five original squares

What's Included

  • Optional stops can be made for one of 5 C's: Coffee, Chocolate, Cocktails, Craft Beers or Ice Cream.
  • Parking Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Mordecai Historic Park

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Executive Mansion (Pass By)

Historic Oakwood (Pass By)

2

City Cemetery of Raleigh

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Moore Square

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Shaw University

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Videri Chocolate Factory (Pass By)

5

CAM Raleigh

3 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Nash Square

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

North Carolina State Capitol

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The pedicab typically seats 2 adults or 2 adults and a small child with no additional fee.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We had a great time! ...

Christy_K, Nov 2025
We had a great time! Learned a lot of history, stopped and got some chocolates, and had wonderful conversation.

Great tour for both locals and visitors

Mark_S, Sep 2025
We are Raleigh locals but learned a lot of interesting history and had a great time. Michael was friendly and knowledgeable and we highly recommend him. Seeing the city in a pedicab was totally different than driving through Raleigh the last 20 years. I highly recommend this for locals and visitors.

Michael was a fantastic...

JENNIFER_D, Jun 2025
Michael was a fantastic tour guide. We had a great tour of the city and learned a lot. Highly recommend.

It was very educational...

Joshua_W, May 2024
It was very educational and informative. The driver was very knowledgeable, funny, and kind. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Raleigh ride

Mariah_J, Apr 2024
We got to see how beautiful downtown Raleigh is. Mike was very knowledgeable of Raleigh's history. I learned some cool facts and about 2 major historic figures that I never heard about! Definitely worth the experience.

All of it. Michael made...

Carol_W, Mar 2024
All of it. Michael made the history or Raleigh very interesting. My grandson said he was an excellent narrator. He was passionate about it.

Fantastic!

Judy_W, Feb 2024
The cycling tour was wonderful and Michael was great. I’m a raleigh native and was shocked how little I knew if our history. Recommend to everyone.

Good ride

Willie_P, Nov 2023
He was on time, he was educated on the history, very nice and funny, I really enjoyed this truly amazing

Great tour!

Katherine_R, Jul 2023
Michael was very knowledgeable and considerate of where he would stop and I appreciated that he stopped at a COFFEE PLACE. 😄

Michael was fantastic! He...

Lyle_T, Jun 2023
Michael was fantastic! He shared stories concerning Raleigh's history and culture with a personable and engaging enthusiasm. We are very pleased with our experience.

Pedicab tour of downtown Raleigh

Bruce_H, May 2023
Everything we expected was provided, on time And with enthusiasm. We learned a lot and enjoyed a beautiful day.

Unforgettable experience!

Tracy_W, Nov 2022
I can’t recommend Michael and his pedicab tour enough! Michael is fun and engaging to listen to. His stories bring the history of Raleigh to life! The design of his pedicab is wonderful! Guest sit in front of his bicycle, giving us an unobstructed view! Very special, fun, unique and educational experience! Do this pedicab tour, you won’t regret it! Highly recommended!

Phenomenal

Calvinita_B, Sep 2022
I loved how Michael shared so much history with us about Raleigh. It was something to think about. I loved how Michael was very polite and such a great host. He made me and my moms experience unforgettable. Me and my mom really enjoyed ourselves. I will definitely do it again. It’s something to experience.

Great experience

KimandSal_L, Aug 2022
Michael was very knowledgeable in the history of Raleigh North Carolina. Also very personable. It was a fun time.

Loved it!

elapat80, Jun 2022
This was the first I traveled to North Carolina. I truly had the best experience with the pedicab taxi.

Great tour!

Stacey_M, May 2022
Such a fun experience. Our tour guide took the time to find out what we were interested in and was very knowledgeable of the city and it history. He went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience. I would definitely recommend.

Fabulous Family Fun

Jennifer_B, Apr 2022
Michael was a great guide! We enjoyed hearing his stories and loved getting the tour around beautiful downtown Raleigh. He was very kind and tailored the tour to what we wanted to see. Would definitely recommend this!!

Great experience

Jessica_L, Sep 2021
Michael was amazing! Very knowledgeable of the history of Raleigh! We have such a good time and look forward to doing it again!

Fun And Informative!

Desiree_B, Aug 2021
It was a very comfortable ride and great to be in the front of the pedicab. Michael was a wonderful guide. He really wants to customize your ride to what you are interested in learning about (area history, etc).

Best Experience Ever!!

Briona_U, Aug 2021
My boyfriend and I are from out of town and wanted to get the real Raleigh NC experience this was definitely the real deal Michael showed us a really good time and all of the historical importance of Raleigh and great places to have fun. Michael was so great! Charismatic and comforting! We will definitely book again! You will not be disappointed!!!

From $130.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 13 days in advance.

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