Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Description
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!
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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 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.
Home of the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Football Club
Learn about home of the Charlotte Hornets NBA Team
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.
Our guide will tell you about this famous museum
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(206)
This was an excellent tour! Our driver was fun, personable, and incredibly engaging. He shared fascinating stories about his life, his fiancée, and his diverse career experiences, making the tour both entertaining and memorable. His knowledge of Charlotte, North Carolina, was impressive, and it was clear that he genuinely loves the city. His enthusiasm and storytelling made the experience even more enjoyable. Too bad it was rained about the first half of the tour. Highly recommended!
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Mr. Jordan was absolutely amazing! From the moment the tour began, his warm Southern hospitality, natural sense of humor, and welcoming demeanor made everyone feel right at home. He is a wealth of knowledge, and his storytelling brought Charlotte’s history to life in such an engaging and entertaining way. You can truly tell he has a passion for the city and loves sharing its rich history. I thoroughly enjoyed the fascinating facts, personal insights, and his expertise navigating downtown Charlotte. This tour was informative, fun, and memorable. I highly recommend it to both visitors and locals alike if you want an adventure.
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John was a great guide who is a native Charlotte
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Great job by Scotty very knowledgeable and a native Charlottian. If your just arriving to the city make sure you take this tour first.
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It was the perfect tour for my family, visiting from California and Canada! There were 10 of us on a 13 seater bus, it was very comfortable! Danny our guide was very cheerful and knowledgeable about the history and character of each building or site ! I highly recommend it, I wouldn't have known those sites, ( having lived in Charlotte for 3 years), if it's not for the very informative tour. Thank you!
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I’m writing to commend the recent Charlotte City Tour. It was outstanding from start to finish. The itinerary was well-organized and on time, our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and the pacing allowed us to enjoy both iconic sights and hidden gems. Transportation was comfortable and accessible, and the overall atmosphere was warm and welcoming. This experience offered excellent value and left us with memorable moments, including the skyline views.. Thank you for delivering such a high-quality tour. It’s a pleasure to recommend.
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Driver tour guide knowledgeable as well as engaging content. Personable & great driver of city streets.
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DJ Dan was a great tour guide and we really enjoyed learning the history of Charlotte and everything! We ate dinner at Mert’s and the food was awesome!
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Historical City Tour in Van was great! Our tourguide knows and loves Charlotte and it shows. We want to thank him so much for his patience with us and our questions. Charlotte is a beautiful city with a rich history that we would never have learned on our own. Not to mention the resturaunt tips. We truly appricate him and realy can't imagine a better guide.
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Would be helpful to recommend parking or offer validation as parking is expensive. Easy to find meeting spot, comfortable coach, knowledgeable and engaging guide
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