The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
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Charlotte, USA
- 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Whether it’s your first time visiting Charlotte or if you’ve loved returning to North Carolina’s Queen City, this shared tour of the city will delight. Hop into a van with a few other friendly visitors and cruise around the city on this guided tour. You’ll pass by some of the hallmark sites around downtown, learning about the history, culture, and sports scene in Charlotte.
- See where the NBA Charlotte Hornets play home games
- Pass by the legendary NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Beat the Southern heat in this air-conditioned van
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicleHeated/Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Price for children 5 to 12 years old is only $29.75
- Infants & up to 4 years old are FREE!!!
- Perfect tour for any weather!
- Local guides
- Public parking conveniently located at meeting location
- Restroom on board
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 150 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
We meet at the Bank of America ATM located outside of 1 Bank of America Center at 150 N College St. Charlotte NC 28202 (Corner of E 5th St & N College St) Look for the bus on E 5th St WE DON'T HAVE AN OFFICE!! Parking options are along East 5th St, all are paid parking garages where prices vary.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Mint Museum Uptown (Pass By)
St Peter's Catholic Church (Pass By)
The Bank Of America Stadium (Pass By)
Spectrum Center (Pass By)
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (Pass By)
NASCAR Hall of Fame (Pass By)
Truist Field (Pass By)
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (Pass By)
Discovery Place Science (Pass By)
The Dunhill Hotel (Pass By)
Charlotte Convention Center (Pass By)
523 N Poplar St (Pass By)
Carolina Theatre (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 220 reviews
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Terry_N, Aug 2026
Very informative. Tour guide was excellent.
A definite tour to take if you want an extensive history tour of Charlotte. The tour is in AC small van. Reasonably Priced.
Very comfortable. Garage parking is easy. Meeting spot is right down town.
Linda_B, Aug 2026
Very good guide, local and knew the history and told interesting stories. Loved the neighborhood tour of old homes and gardens.
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Diana_F, Aug 2026
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.
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Hilda_C, Aug 2026
Amazing tour with an excelent guide. Very knowledgeable of Charlotte history and super friendly. Highly recommend.
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Sharon_N, Aug 2026
This gives you a good overview of Charlotte and its history and points of interest. it was very interesting and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
thank you very much
Doreen_F, Aug 2026
We took the tour on July 3rd to learn about Charlotte. Our guide Johnathan was amazing, funny, knowledgeable and super helpful. We plan to move to the Charlotte area in a few years and he gave us a lot of feedback on the area.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
thank you very much
Amalia_c, Jul 2026
Detailed information given about the sites. Stopped for pictures and option to get off the bus to take pictures.
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CARMEN_S, Jun 2026
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!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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SHINADA_P, Jun 2026
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.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
thank you very much
dana_b, Jun 2026
Great job by Scotty very knowledgeable and a native Charlottian.
If your just arriving to the city make sure you take this tour first.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
thank you very much
Yolanda_W, May 2026
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.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Candice_J, May 2026
Driver tour guide knowledgeable as well as engaging content. Personable & great driver of city streets.
Response from Host, May 2026
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Leslie_S, May 2026
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.
Response from Host, May 2026
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Mary_B, May 2026
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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Brian_M, Apr 2026
Jonathan was our tour guide and driver. Jonathan was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Jonathan knows the city and streets inside and out and was able to get us around town and around traffic blocks so we could see everything in a timely manner. Jonathan was born and raised in the Charlotte area which was very helpful
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us, thanks again
Elizabeth_H, Apr 2026
Knowledgeable driver with a passion for Charlotte! Danny grew up in Charlotte and had great stories. Even if you live in Charlotte now…you’ll learn a lot!
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Pat_P, Apr 2026
Our tour guide, Thomas, was so knowledgeable and pleasant. Best tour guide ever! I asked fire advice on other parts of Charlotte and he provided good feedback. In all ways, it was a wonderful tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Liezl_L, Apr 2026
We had an awesome time touring the city. Dani our tour guide did a wonderful job and learned so much about Charlotte. Definitely recommend everyone to go on this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
thanks so much
Jaspreet_M, Mar 2026
Keith was knowledgeable and did a great job. Learned a lot on the trip! The open golf cart was a great way to see the city.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Martina_S, Feb 2026
Keith was a great tour guide! Knows a lot about the history of the city and navigated the traffic really well.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
thanks so much
Alan_W, Feb 2026
Dave was an excellent tour driver! So knowledgeable about Charlotte NC. Interesting stories to share.
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Sandeep_M, Feb 2026
This was a 1.5 hour tour of Charlotte. The guide was friendly, helpful and informative.
He also provided good restaurant advice.
Ginny_M, Feb 2026
Wonderful experience. David knows the history of uptown and all the buildings. He was able to stop when showing multiple sites.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Mary_R, Feb 2026
Its a great tour and the guide is very knowledgable. The bus was very clean and comfortable, not too crowded.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
so glad you enjoyed
Christine_M, Feb 2026
It was a lot of fun and interesting. Keith was informative and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this company.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
thanks so very much
Linda_R, Feb 2026
The tour was a great learning experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and his customer service skills were amazing 👌
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sharon_b, Feb 2026
David Thomas was our driver. He was amazing! Super knowledgeable. Loves his home town. Fun tour. Would go again!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Susan_C, Jan 2026
It was exactly what we wanted! A knowledgeable, friendly and professional tour guide who gave us a comprehensive and informative view of Charlotte in less than 2 hours! Keith was great and we would highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
thanks so very much
Michele_G, Jan 2026
Tour was great! Keith was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned alot about Charlotte during our tour and would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
thanks so very much
lydia_R, Dec 2025
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. This was a lovely historical ride around. It highlights areas to explore.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
thanks so much, Happy Holidays
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