1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
3 people
English
Discover the charm of Raleigh, NC through a unique lens with our captivating Rickshaw tours. Lets us whisk you away on a delightful journey through the city's historic streets, lush parks and vibrant neighborhoods. Our knowledgeable guides will regale you with fascinating tales and insider insights, ensuring an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike. Book your tour today and let us pedal you through the heart of NC's capital city!
The meet up location to start the tour will be the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, it is on the edge the city so it makes a great starting and ending place. This building is a great example of Greek and Roman architecture revival and is where the symphony and off Broadway acts preform. I will also go over my introduction to the tour before this stop.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The next part of the tour takes us down historic Fayetteville St. Home of some of the oldest buildings in all of Raleigh, like the Briggs Hardware Building, Now the Raleigh City Museum. I will illuminate the importance this street has had on the rejuvenation of the city. 9.3 million dollars was spent on these 4 blocks and it was worth it!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cam(Contemporary Art Museum) will be one of many stops in the this part of the tour in Raleigh’s hip Warehouse District. Red Brick industrial buildings have been converted to loft apartments, galleries and breweries making it one of the fastest growing areas in the city.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Capital is is one of Raleigh’s most historic buildings with a very unique history. We will also visit the Legislative Building that acts as the current capital. Right next to these buildings is the Raleigh Science Museum, rated the #1 attraction in the city currently, another stop on this part of the tour.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
This portion of the tour will traverse down gorgeous Blount St., the location of some of the State’s largest and most exceptional Victorian Homes. The Governors Mansion is an example of the Queen Anne style architecture. The construction of this building has a surprising history that I will inform you of.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
City Market is a major attraction located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Tourists and locals enjoy the open-air shopping and dining options that line the beautiful cobblestone streets. The newly renovated Moore Square Park, recently updated after a 2 year project will also be a part of this portion of the tour. Get an insight to Raleigh’s culture while you join the locals at one of their favorite spots to gather.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free