THE TOP 20 Charlotte How to Get Around (UPDATED 2026)

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..

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Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,568)

from $39

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.

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Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

1 hour 30 minutes

4.7

(756)

from $45

Likely to Sell Out

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

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!

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Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(106)

from $39

The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(219)

from $39

Charlotte Queen City Murder Mystery Detective Game

Solve a self-guided murder mystery on a walk through Uptown Charlotte. Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead during a ghost tour. Her boyfriend, the theatrical guide, and a stranger all have something to hide. Use the Questo app on your phone to gather evidence at 12 real locations across Center City: NASCAR Hall of Fame, Romare Bearden Park, The Green, Trade & Tryon Square, and other Charlotte landmarks. Interrogate suspects, decode hidden messages, and name the killer before they strike again. Every chapter features original audio narration. Characters speak directly to you as the case unfolds, while real Queen City history is woven into every stop. Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 75 minutes for the full 2.1 km route. Perfect for date night, true crime fans, friends groups, or solo detectives ready to crack the case.

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Charlotte Queen City Murder Mystery Detective Game

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $10

Price varies by group size

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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Wild Things Rydables Tour of Charlotte

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(91)

from $89

Likely to Sell Out

Trolley Pub Tour of Charlotte

2 hours

4.9

(190)

from $39

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.

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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

Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte

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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Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.9

(10)

from $69

Uptown Charlotte Historian Guided Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $21

Charlotte True Crime Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

from $21

See Charlotte’s most historic and haunted places with a 1.5-hour walking tour through the Fourth Ward. Follow your experienced guide to the city’s most infamous landmarks, where locals have spotted ghosts for centuries. Hear about Charlotte’s ancient Indian trading path and revolutionary battles, and learn the secrets behind uptown’s spookiest mansions. Watch for theatrical ghosts, medical ghosts, famous ghosts and unknown ghosts as you explore Charlotte’s best preserved historical neighborhood.

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Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(548)

from $27

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Charlotte by Zombie Scavengers

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $20

Per group

Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City

Immerse yourself in Uptown Charlotte's vibrant history and explore at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Discover the untold tales of Charlotte's fearless patriots, including the controversial story of how North Carolina declared independence before the rest of the colonies. Hosted by an actor and tour guide, Phil Biedron, this tour offers complete flexibility and control over your exploration. Spend two hours uncovering hidden gems, taking your time at each stop.

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Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

3.8

(36)

from $12

1.5 hour Jordan Lake Sea Doo Rental - up to 3 people/1 jetski

Whether you are looking for an exhilarating jetski experience on Jordan Lake, or want to leisurely explore the more than 400 miles of pristine shoreline, our high end, Sea Doo rentals are sure to exceed your expectations! We feature a variety Sea Doo models with many bells and whistles in a variety of bright fun colors. We often hear from our renters, "these are by far the nicest jet skis we have ever rented!”

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1.5 hour Jordan Lake Sea Doo Rental - up to 3 people/1 jetski

from $300

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Uptown Charlotte. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact pickup location is sent after booking.

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Outdoor Escape Room in Charlotte - Uptown

from $75

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!

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Get in the holiday spirit with a scavenger hunt by Holly Jolly Hunt in Charlotte

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.0

from $20

Per group

Charlotte Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Charlotte while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city. Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard. See major attractions as well as less-known gems of Charlotte on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour. Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for! Tour Independence Square, Romare Bearden Park, Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Monument, Civil War historic sites, and more. Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 23 challenges on the scavenger hunt. Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 2 miles along this scavenger hunt tour. Explore the city at your own pace Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends Discover Charlotte's hidden gems and historic sights Perfect for all ages

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Charlotte Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.0

(1)

from $25

Price varies by group size

Ride in Luxury to Explore Charlotte’s Hottest Nightlife

3 hours 30 minutes

5.0

from $80

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(937)

from $75

Private Picnic Experience in the Queen City

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(18)

from $249

Per group

Likely to Sell Out

Uptown Funk - Learning about Romare Bearden

UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(203)

from $15

From Charlotte Half Day Billy Graham Gallery Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $399

Per group

Uptown Charlotte Historic GPS Self Guided Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.0

(1)

from $10

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Top Attractions in Charlotte

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Bank of America Stadium

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Fourth Ward

Discovery Place Science

Mint Museum of Art

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Bank of America Stadium

Old Settlers’ Cemetery

Fourth Ward

Discovery Place Science

Mint Museum of Art

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art