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Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Charlotte, USA
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Jennifer_G ·
Mar 2026
I really enjoyed the tour. Tremaine was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about the city. The air conditioning started working better halfway through the trip. We also got a chance to step off the bus and look at a few of the statues. We really enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend this tour.
· Samya_A ·
Mar 2026
Very interesting and knowledgeable commentary. Treman was absolutely wonderful. He kept us entertained with lots of information on local history and culture. Would definitely recommend. Thanks very much!

Overview

    What's Included

    • Kids 0-4 FREE !!!!
    • VALIDATED/discounted parking!!!
    • Comfortable seating and air conditioning!
    • We pick you up at 224 E. 7th Street at the front of the Market at 7th St.
    • Good ole Southern Hospitality!
    • 15% off meal at Rí Rá Irish Pub and Restaurant with ticket from Southern Charm Rides!
    • Service Dogs Allowed (must contact office to arrange)
    • Award winning, most in depth historical tour of Charlotte!
    • Perfect in all weather!
    • It's Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn will give $1 off their "All 3 Fresh Fruit Waters"
    • $2 off of double scoop at Social Cow inside Market at 7th Street with proof of purchase
    • Gratuities
    • Car/Booster Seat (children under 8yo or 80lbs are required to use one)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

      Pickup is at The Market at 7th St. entrance, we will be there at tour time. Parking discount at parking deck of pick up location with proof of purchase.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    NASCAR Hall of Fame

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    2

    The Bank Of America Stadium

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Romare Bearden Park

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Discovery Place Science

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Fourth Ward

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Bank of America Corporate Center

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Old Settlers Cemetery

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    St Peter's Catholic Church

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    McNinch House Restaurant

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 4 years old below are free of charge.
    • Dislaimer: Travel time with tour guide narration is included in the total duration of the tour
    • Children/infants under 8 must have a booster seat or car seat, we do NOT provide these.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

    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 74 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Very good tour

    Jeanne_K, Mar 2026
    Very knowledgeable tour. Gave me some insight about Charlotte. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and would answer any questions we might have. Our tour guide was very friendly and welcoming.

    Enjoyable tour

    Jennifer_G, Mar 2026
    I really enjoyed the tour. Tremaine was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about the city. The air conditioning started working better halfway through the trip. We also got a chance to step off the bus and look at a few of the statues. We really enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend this tour.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    We are glad you enjoyed the trip. Our air works really well, just had to remember how to swap it over as it’s been a while since having to use it. Once we got it, was great. I’m glad to see the warmer temps. Thank you for such a great review!

    Very knowledgeable and warm commentator

    Samya_A, Mar 2026
    Very interesting and knowledgeable commentary. Treman was absolutely wonderful. He kept us entertained with lots of information on local history and culture. Would definitely recommend. Thanks very much!

    Great overview of Charlotte!

    Matthew_S, Feb 2026
    We really enjoyed our tour of Charlotte. Tremaine was our driver and he was extremely knowledgeable and a careful driver. We learned a lot and had a great time!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Tremaine certainly has a knowledge of the city that is unique and tells his knowledge with such enthusiasm. We are happy you enjoyed your tour with him. Thank you for leaving him such a great review!

    Tremaine was amazing! His knowledge and love for this city was unparalleled.

    Heather_C, Feb 2026
    We started right on time it was easy to find. Was a great way to get the lay of the land and see multiple sites

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Tremaine is a wealth of knowledge who gives an excellent tour. He loves to share his knowledge and so passionate in his delivery of the city he was born and raised in! Thank you for such a great review. It was an honor to have you with us on a tour here at Southern Charm Rides.

    Great introduction to Charlotte. Very considerate guidel.

    Mary_M, Feb 2026
    Great little tour. Pretty much limited to the uptown area. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you for a great review. Our tour goes through all four wards (you will learn about those on tour) of the uptown area that includes a lot of history, stadium, fourth ward where Queen Anne style homes are, etc. It is a well rounded tour with the majority being history, but we do recommendations and pictures and plenty of time to ask questions etc. We love seeing the excitement in everyone’s face. Please visit us again! Each tour brings something different!

    Very nice and knowledgeable

    Dawn_H, Feb 2026
    We had David as our golf cart host. He was very nice and knowledgeable about the city. It was also very comfortable way to travel around the city.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    We are glad you enjoyed your tour with us. Thank you for leaving such a great review and enjoy the rest of your time in Charlotte.

    Good Sightseeing Tour

    Julie_J, Feb 2026
    It was insightful. Great way to see the city for someone who has never been to Charlotte North Carolina. Thank you.

    It was a great, fun and...

    Polina_M, Jan 2026
    It was a great, fun and educational experience, that I would recommend to anyone. Charlotte is a beautiful city!

    Awesome!!

    Cory_M, Jan 2026
    Our guide, Tremaine, was AMAZING!! He was so knowledgeable about the city and just seemed like an all around great guy!! We had a great time and learned a lot about Charlotte!! EXCELLENT TOUR!!!

    Great tour and history!

    Scott_S, Dec 2025
    Great, informative tour of the city with plenty of optional photo opportunities. Caleb was amazing and I highly recommend it!

    Charlotte Roundabout

    DrAnita_R, Dec 2025
    Very good overview of city. Learned about wards and significant buildings. Discovered a wonderful French bakery.

    Great tour.

    Judy_B, Dec 2025
    Caleb was an excellent tour guide. He was knowledgeable and personable. He gave us a good overview of the city and historical facts that were helpful in giving us a better feel of Charlotte.

    Great tour

    Duane_T, Sep 2025
    You will get a great high level history lesson on the city if Chatlotte. Very fun tour. I would recommend the tour operator be provided a microphone to help with thise with hearing loss

    Enjoyable and informative tour of Charlotte

    Dimitri_K, Sep 2025
    I have been to Charlotte a couple of times but wanted to learn about the history and local areas, so I signed up for Charlotte’s ultimate southern charm Historical city bus tour. Todd was our driver and did a great job as our tour guide. He is Very knowledgeable and made the tour a fun experience. I am glad that I decided to sign up for the tour. I even went to one of the places he mentioned on the route for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would highly recommend this tour to friends when they visit Charlotte.

    Brown Family

    Felicia_R, Aug 2025
    Todd was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and made us feel comfortable. We learned a lot about Charlotte and the history of the city.

    Excellent tour. Must see

    Nancy_W, Jul 2025
    Learned so much about Charlotte. Definitely a good choice for us. Our guide, Todd, was very knowledgeable

    Great overview

    Mary_R, Jul 2025
    Great way to get an overview of the city and its history. We learned about the 4 wards in the city. It’s called Uptown not downtown 😊

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    We are glad you enjoyed your tour with us. Thank you for such a great review.

    I learned a lot!

    Marion_H, Jul 2025
    Pleasant bus with air conditioning. Knowledgeable tour guide. Kind staff. Easy to book. Convenient parking.

    Great experience!

    JACQUELYN_B, Jun 2025
    Very informative! Kayla was very knowledgeable and she recommended some great spots to eat afterwards!!

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Kayla is very much in depth about everything and has such a warm personality. We are glad you enjoyed your time with her!

    Enjoyable

    Lacanas_B, Jun 2025
    Loved learning about the history. Enjoyed being able to get off the bus and explore a little. My husband is a hard sell and he enjoyed it. I would have liked to have heard more of how the African American played a part in Charlotte’s growth.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Thank you so much for taking the time for a great review. We are glad you enjoyed it. Our bus tour is certainly not a boring one and we try to make it a memorable one. Thank you for the recommendation and we will certainly use your feedback to implement even more in our future tours!

    Kayla was our guide. She...

    Jodi_T, May 2025
    Kayla was our guide. She is very knowledgeable with the history of the town. Enjoyed learning about Charlotte!

    Great tour, must do in Charlotte, NC!

    Lupe, May 2025
    We did the Ultimate Southern City Charm Golf Cart tour and it helped us fall in love with Charlotte. Kayla, our tour guide is AMAZING. She is patient and kind plus so knowledgeable about her home town. She really shows her love for the city and makes you fall in love with it. Pick up was easy and you get a full grasp of this beautiful city. I recommend this tour if you want to get a real feel for the beauty of Charlotte.

    Fun driver and tour...

    Joanne_H, May 2025
    Fun driver and tour guide! A great way to get an orientation and to understand the history and geography of the city!

    Good time

    Jennifer_L, Mar 2025
    Fun and informative. Learned a lot about Charlotte and the history of this beautiful city. Would definitely do it again

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Each tour is unique, so every tour is just as enjoyable. Have a safe trip!

    Our guide, Payton, was...

    Margaret_C, Mar 2025
    Our guide, Payton, was great! The tour was the right amount of time and we learned a lot about the city!!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Payton has a lot of passion in telling the history if Charlotte and always patient in answering any questions or giving ideas. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with her. Thank you for a great review!

    Nice tour

    Melanie_H, Feb 2025
    Learned lots about government buildings and history of Charlotte, guide was knowledgeable and so nice!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    We show everything including the old historical homes in the fourth ward. Thank you for letting everyone know how enjoyable it was. We appreciate you very much!

    Greet your.

    Keith_G, Feb 2025
    The bus tour was extremely great. It was comfortable and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and patient gave us time to get out and take pics. I highly recommended

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    We always try to make each tour memorable and it just a basic tour. We are glad you enjoyed. Thank you for a great review!

    Todd was a great tour...

    Erika_S, Feb 2025
    Todd was a great tour guide and gave us a lot of info about the town. Was just what we were looking for to learn a little more about Charlotte.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Todd is full of information and passion about the city of Charlotte. Thank you for leaving him such a great review! Enjoy the rest of your time here in Charlotte!

    Recommended!

    Carla_H, Jan 2025
    Todd was great!! He kept up with the group's humor and was very informative of Charlotte's history. Was a cold day so the shuttle bus was very nice to keep warm. Would recommend.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Thank you for such a great review! Todd is certainly entertaining and gives the history with such enthusiasm. We appreciate you choosing Southern Charm Rides, the #1 tour!
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