All Charlotte Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

1 minute to 1 hour 30 minutes

4.1

(69)

from $33

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

We are Southern Charm Rides, there is a copycat that goes by Southern Elegance, they are NOT us. Voted Charlotte's Best 2025. Southern Charm has the best customer care including up to 2 hour validated parking! The TRUE Southern Charm Rides tour! Pick up at Market at 7th St, restrooms, drinks, snacks, discounted parking, souvenir shop. Take an award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious limo golf carts to see why people are saying Southern Charm Rides is #1 historical tour in Charlotte, southern hospitality, food discount, stop for pictures. We give history from 1700s, where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mines, tales of the cities' history, “medicine man,” the Bootlegger house, etc. For sports fans, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Ball Field, NASCAR Hall of Fame, etc We travel down the main street showing you art, museums, and more! Read our reviews! Our tours are the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Bus is also available..

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Plan your vacation itinerary before you set foot in Charlotte, prebooking entry to the Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium. Beat ticket anxiety and secure access to this city aquarium. This family-friendly attraction is home to a whole host of marine life and animals, with plenty of interactive activities to keep children engaged and entertained. See stingrays, jellyfish, seahorses, sea turtles, and more.

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from $39

Sea Life Charlotte Concord Aquarium Admission Ticket

Sea Life Charlotte Concord Aquarium Admission Ticket

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Gastonia. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Refer to ‘Meeting Point’ for the starting locations. See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

3.8

(135)

from $20

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Gastonia NC

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Gastonia NC

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.0

(1)

from $15

See several spots in our Beautiful Queen City! Many Chances to grab some great shots of the city!

Board the funny bus to explore Charlotte’s most interesting neighborhoods, historic places, and landmarks on an adults-only comedy tour with hilarious live commentary. Enjoy BYO beer and wine as you ride through town, and get a funny, local perspective on life in the city. Kick off your evening in Charlotte by laughing along with a friendly crowd of visitors and locals. Take in the sights at night and experience a one-of-a-kind mashup of history and comedy with tickets to Charlotte’s funniest tour.

Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

1 hour 30 minutes

4.7

(752)

from $45

1 Hour Race Car or Flight Simulator Experience in Charlotte

Put your driving or flying skills to the test in an hour-long simulator experience. Choose from thrilling race tracks or take to the skies in a flight simulator, both designed to immerse you in lifelike scenarios. With the latest consoles and high-end PCs at your fingertips, whether you're solo or with friends and family, there's something for everyone. Enjoy fast-paced shooters and multiplayer games that keep the adrenaline pumping as you compete for the top spot.

1 Hour Race Car or Flight Simulator Experience in Charlotte

from $16

Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

4.8

(120)

from $35

Discounted parking when available. Tours leave promptly! Take a 5-star/award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious bus to see why people are saying Southern Charm Rides is #1 historical tour in Charlotte, southern hospitality, food discount, etc. We stop at each location for pictures. We give historical information dating back to the 1700s. Learn where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mining, arts, and tales throughout the cities' history. You will learn about the “medicine man,” the first hospital, the Bootlegger house, etc. For sports fans, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Ball Field, NASCAR Hall of Fame, etc. We travel down the Main Street showing you art, museums, and many landmarks. Don’t just take our word for it, read our reviews! Our tours have been the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Also, see our Southern Charm Haunted/true crime tour! Our tour is a great experience for everyone of all ages!

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience Charlotte: Southern History, New South Energy

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from $39

1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(216)

from $39

Trolley Pub Tour of Charlotte

2 hours

Our Rydables tour will entertain your entire family - from toddlers to grandparents on a fun guided tour of Uptown Charlotte! Ages 2 to 11 years old can ride seated in front of their adult. Most 12 year olds and up can operate one on their own. We start with a training session so that customers can get used to driving the easy-to-operate Rydables. When everyone is a comfy, we'll take off in a single file moving menagerie on a one-of-a-kind exploration of the city. INDULGE YOUR INNER CHILD as you whiz through our parks and historic areas. Laugh and learn as you take in the sites of our gorgeous urban center!

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from $39

Wild Things Rydables Tour of Charlotte

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the charm of Uptown Charlotte on an unforgettable one-hour adventure on Rydables—fun, 4-wheeled scooters dressed like stuffed animals! Hop on a unicorn, a dragon or on one of our other whimsical creatures. You'll cruise through the heart of the Queen City indulging your inner child! Our tour takes you (mostly on sidewalks) thru the historic 4th Ward, where you’ll enjoy picturesque streets lined with Victorian homes. Zip through our popular urban parks to capture views of Charlotte’s skyline. You'll visit the museum area to see cultural landmarks and iconic sculptures. Rydables are designed for everyone—from toddlers riding with their adult to retirees looking for a unique way to explore. (Age 12 and older can operate their own as well.) Whether you’re a local or visiting Charlotte, this tour offers a zany, memorable way to take in the city’s beauty, history. See Uptown Charlotte like never before! PLEASE NOTE: Child riders MUST REMAIN FULLY SEATED FOR THE ENTIRE TOUR.

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from $89

Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte

Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte

Butter My Way Body Butter Experience

(10)

from $69

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

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from $85

1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

There aren’t many teams in the NFL who can claim to be the team of choice in two states - yet the Carolina Panthers are both North and South Carolina’s home-town team. The unity and passion is felt throughout the Panthers fanbase, who pack out the beautiful Bank of America stadium to cheer on their team. With a massive 75,000 capacity, Bank of America stadium, located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, was a pioneer for modern NFL stadiums serving as a reference for newer NFL stadiums. With comfortable seating and providing impressive views of the Charlotte skyline, the stadium is an ideal venue for taking in the NFL experience live! The Panthers have a strong connection to the Charlotte community and the surrounding regions, fostering a sense of pride among fans. The sense of belonging and family essence really shows during pre-game tailgating. Each parking lot offers a unique experience, from different types of food to fun games and activities, you’ll be entertained all day long!

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from $39

Carolina Panthers Football Game at Bank of America Stadium

Carolina Panthers Football Game at Bank of America Stadium

4 hours

from $21

Mint Museum General Admission Tickets for 2 Locations

The Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC, invites visitors to explore two dynamic locations showcasing a diverse array of art collections. From contemporary installations to historical artifacts, and engaging special exhibitions. With interactive experiences and educational programs for all ages, this ticket provides access to inspiring artwork and cultural enrichment. Open Wednesday evenings for free admission from 5-9 PM, the museum makes it easy to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Charlotte.

Mint Museum General Admission Tickets for 2 Locations

2 daysFree Cancellation

4.8

(8)

from $15

Queen’s City Black Legacy Walking Tour

Picture Project CLT, the largest selfie museum in the Southeast, offers an immersive photo experience that invites creativity and fun. With over 30 unique photo opportunities, including seasonal installations and a 360 Video Experience, it's perfect for solo visitors and groups alike. Capture unforgettable moments with friends, family, or even a date in this interactive space that has been voted Charlotte's best experience for two consecutive years. Whether you're here for a quick photo session or a full day of creativity, Picture Project CLT promises a memorable outing in Charlotte, NC.

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from $26

Charlotte Selfie Museum | Picture Project CLT Admission Ticket

Charlotte Selfie Museum | Picture Project CLT Admission Ticket

Our location at Concord Mills is right by countless eating and retail options, perfect for pairing an escape room with a day or night out. Some of our fave places to eat include On The Border and Razzoo's Cajun Cafe. The Escape Game Concord features 5 unique themes including The Depths, one of our newest escape rooms, and Prison Break, our most challenging game. Each family-friendly option includes multiple rooms and can hold up to 8 players, except for Playground, which can hold up to 12 players. These adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. We offer the best escape rooms and the fastest customer support. Come see why our escape rooms win awards.

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from $33

The Escape Game Concord: 60-Minute Adventures at Concord Mills

The Escape Game Concord: 60-Minute Adventures at Concord Mills

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $41

Charlotte is known for its booming public mural and street art scene—but major works are spread out, and often tucked-away on hidden side streets, making them tough to find without a guide. On this small-group tour, simplify your sightseeing by traveling between sights by comfortable, chauffeured golf cart. Listen to lively explanations along the way, and beat Charlotte’s summer heat and spontaneous showers with handheld fans and rain covers.

"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(27)

from $50

The 3-vineyard wine tour by NC Wine Gals offers a delightful 6-hour experience that combines local wines with a gourmet lunch in North Carolina's Yadkin Valley. The tour includes visits to three top-rated vineyards, a substantial charcuterie board with a glass of wine, at the first 2 vineyards and a tasting/flight of 6–10 wines at the final vineyard. Transportation is provided in a 15-passenger Ford Transit van, accommodating 4–12 guests.

3 Vineyard Tour of the Yadkin Valley

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Charlotte's Creative Side with Candle Pouring Workshop

(3)

from $249

Charlotte Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

4.3

(3)

from $49

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(47)

from $99

Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace

Explore Charlotte's Forth Ward's most haunted sites and hear their story at your own pace and schedule. This tour, on our smart phone app, is professionally produced with a spooky voice, themed music and sound setting the mood. Go at your own pace, stop anytime. Want to stop at Al Mike's for a pint? Go for it. Or want to roam the cemetery longer for pics? No Problem. Just press play to continue. Why take our tour? - Best deal in town - Professionally produced - Go at your own pace, no need to follow a guide in a large group and struggle to hear. - Listen again after taking the tour.

Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace

35 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.1

(15)

from $7

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Wild Things Rydables Tour of Charlotte

Michelle_G, Aug 2026

What a truly amazing...

What a truly amazing experience. You can pretty much guess from the pictures on the website how fun this experience will be, but I was pleasantly surprised on how rich and interesting Charlotte’s history is. My adult son was passing through Charlotte so I was looking for a low key activity that wouldn’t eat up a ton of time: the Wild Things Rydables Tour was perfect! I moved to Charlotte about 5 1/2 years ago and did a ton of research on Charlotte and its history prior to moving here so thought I was pretty knowledgeable. John, our tour guide did such an amazing job of detailing the history while keeping it entertaining and interesting. I learned so much that I didn’t know about the wards and uptown and can’t wait to share my newfound knowledge. The Rydables themselves are cute, easy to operate and so much fun to ride. They are comfortable and sturdy; just be ready for lots of positive attention they bring lots of smiles and comments. My other son will be here next month and I have at least two more sets of guests coming to visit me in Charlotte before the end of the year and I will be booking tours for all three visits. Thank you again John and I hope to see you again next month! I highly recommend this tour

Experience Charlotte: Southern History, New South Energy

Diana_F, Aug 2026

Reasonably priced & worth doing.

Not expensive. Definitely worth doing this tour. We rode in a small, clean, air conditioned tour bus. An hour & a half tour was perfect. Our driver/guide, Jonathan, was knowledgeable about Charlotte history. He was professional, kind, & fun. I totally recommend tours from this company.

Trolley Pub Tour of Charlotte

Leanne_D, Aug 2026

Great activity to do in South End!

We had the BEST time on the Trolley Pub in Charlotte this past Saturday! We had a perfect day to ride around South End, enjoy some of the bars, and just have a great time together. Our driver, Delaney, was awesome — so much fun and really added to the whole experience! We loved every second of it and would absolutely do it again. Definitely a do-over experience and such a fun way to spend an afternoon in Charlotte. Highly recommend! 🍻🚲☀️

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

Kenneth_D, Aug 2026

Everyone Should Do This!

This experience exposes you to the history of the city and gives explanation for a lot of the things you see daily in Charlotte. Peyton was very knowledgeable and did a great job guiding us through each area of Uptown. She was engaging and answered questions along the way.

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Janice_M, Jul 2026

Informative and interesting tour of Charlotte

We have recently moved to the Charlotte area and brought our relatives to tour this beautiful city. Our guide, Caleb, was informative and friendly. Caleb knows the city well and gave us insight about the activities, architecture, and food. I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn about Charlotte's history and more. Our group learned many things about the city. My husband and I now know the geography for future visits! 🙌

Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

Dean_D, Jul 2026

Apt Tour Name- Funny Bus Indeed

Very cool and funny tour. Our guide Tomas and driver Drew took great care of us. Was a great tour of Charlotte, covering Uptown, Southend and Noda. Tomas was truly hilarious and crowd Interaction was great. Bus is open air so when went in July and it did feel warm initiallu but got more as the bus was moving.

Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

Devin_C, Jun 2026

Loved it

Artie was great. Super knowledgeable. It was more than just hearing ghost stories, we learned a lot about the history of the city and it was genuinely pretty interesting. Walk was easy, quite a few places to sit and listen along the way which was awesome if you’ve spent all day walking already like we had. If you’ve got the time, 100% you should do this.

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Helen_R, May 2026

Great way to see the city!

Our driver, Danny, was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. He is from Charlotte so he knows a lot about it. Loved the golf cart ride and seeing a good part of Uptown Charlotte. We have lived here for 2 years and got to see a lot of things we haven’t seen or knew about. Our friends from AZ loved it too and enjoyed seeing the city. Charlotte is a beautiful town! We will be taking everyone who comes to visit us on this tour because it’s so fun.

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Michael_B, Apr 2026

Recommend!

Great time! I make it a point to do a ghost or true crime experience in every city I visit, and this one absolutely delivered. I loved that it leaned heavily into true crime which made the whole experience even more interesting. Shoutout to Peyton, our guide, who did an awesome job bringing everything to life. Highly recommend!