Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour | 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Historical City Tour in Van
2 Adults x $39.00
$78.00
Approx Total
$78.00
Shuttle Bus
Experienced Local Tour Guide

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Price for children 5 to 12 years old is only $29.75
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Infants & up to 4 years old are FREE!!!
  • Restroom on board

Overview

Hope on and join us for a 90 min historical city tour through all 4 wards of uptown Charlotte. Our experienced guides can’t wait to show you our beautiful city and tell you all about its history. Expect to see historical churches, court houses, hotels, museums, theaters, homes dating back to as early as 1867 and more. For our sports fans we drive pass the Nascar Hall of Fame, the Spectrum Center (home of the Charlotte Hornets), Bank of America Stadium (home of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC), and Truist Field (home of the Charlotte Knights). This tour is done in a heated/air-conditioned 13 passenger shuttle bus. Queen City Rides has been providing some of the best tours in Charlotte for over 7 years and we are so excited for you to join us! Meeting location is one block from the Light Rails Trade street station. Public parking garages are conveniently located on E 5th Street where we meet. Please arrive 10 minutes early!

Meeting points

WE DO NOT HAVE AN OFFICE UPTOWN! We meet across the street from 201 E. 5th St. at the metal Benches along the sidewalk on E. 5th St. outside of the Bank of America center. Thanks

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Mint Museum Uptown (Pass By)

    Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American and contemporary art.

  • St Peter's Catholic Church (Pass By)

    St. Peter’s Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church at 507 South Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1851, it is the oldest Catholic church in Charlotte, and until 1940 was the only Catholic church in the city.

  • The Bank Of America Stadium (Pass By)

    Home of the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Football Club

  • Spectrum Center (Pass By)

    Learn about home of the Charlotte Hornets NBA Team

  • Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (Pass By)

    Blumenthal Performing Arts is a non-profit, multi-venue performing arts complex located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It opened in 1992 and is named in honor of the people of the state of North Carolina and the Blumenthal Foundation.

  • NASCAR Hall of Fame (Pass By)

    Our guide will tell you about this famous museum

  • Truist Field (Pass By)

    Now Named: Truist Field is a baseball stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.[6] The Uptown-area stadium hosts the Charlotte Knights, a Triple-A Minor League Baseball team in the International League. It is also the third sports building to be built in Uptown, after Bank of America Stadium (home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers and MLS's Charlotte FC) and Spectrum Center (home of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets).

  • Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (Pass By)

    The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is a fresh perspective of art and culture into the city's nerves. Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, the Bechtler is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

  • Discovery Place Science (Pass By)

    This hands-on science Museum in Uptown Charlotte features exciting interactive exhibitions, the Carolinas' largest IMAX screen and one-of-a-kind Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre and educational programs.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Decades before The Dunhill Hotel would open, local architect Louis Asbury Sr. was entranced by the great Italian craftsmen who created cathedrals famous for their soaring, elegant roof lines. Today, The Dunhill Hotel stands distinct on the Charlotte skyline, an amalgam of American, British, and Italian influences, something those with an eye for period detail can detect. Opened in 1929 as the Mayfair Manor apartment hotel, with half of its original 100 rooms permanent residences, today's Dunhill Hotel is a thoughtful evolution.

  • Charlotte Convention Center (Pass By)

    Opened in 1995 and attracts more than half a million visitors each year. It was designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates. It has 280,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Built in 1867 at 523 N. Poplar St. in the Fourth Ward neighborhood, it is the oldest building uptown. Like many homes, it has seen additions and remodeling over the years. It remains occupied.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The Carolina Theatre in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a historic movie house currently undergoing restoration to become a performing arts center and civic convening space. The theatre is owned by the nonprofit Foundation For The Carolinas.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Interesting History Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

The driver/guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us the history of Charlotte as well as interesting facts.

Keith Was Fabulous!!!

Published on Jan, 2025

TERRIFIC TOUR!!! Very informative. Very interesting… Van was warm in January which was so appreciated. Keith made seeing Charlotte interesting and fun!!!

A Must Do Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Danny Jordan was our guide. Very knowledgeable! So many things we didn’t know about Charlotte. We definitely recommend this tour.

Great tour!!

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour is very good. The guide very knowledgeable and answered all questions. Will recommend to another that would like and in-depth look into Charlotte and why Charlotte what it is

Awesome!!

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was amazing! Scott was so knowledgeable on the area and has many personal connections with the city. The tour was an hour and a half, and we were able to stay nice and warm in the van.

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