Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm 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
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 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
The Bank Of America Stadium
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Romare Bearden Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Discovery Place Science
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Fourth Ward
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Bank of America Corporate Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Old Settlers Cemetery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
St Peter's Catholic Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
McNinch House Restaurant
5 minutes • Admission 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.
- Service Animals are allowed, you must notify Southern Charm Rides prior to tour or there may not be a seat available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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 90 reviews
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Candy_W, Jul 2026
Josh did an excellent job telling us about Charlotte. I really learned a lot about the town. I loved the town.
Mike_B, Jun 2026
It was a very informative about the history of Charlotte . Plus you were shown things you would not normally see on your own! Tremain was amazing !
Aleta_J, Jun 2026
My husband and I decided to take this tour and we were very enlightened and educated about Charlotte. We had so much fun and absolutely enjoyed learning the history of Charlotte, that we could never have done on our own without our tour guide Joshua’s knowledge in 90 minutes. We highly recommend taking a tour with this company, you will not regret it.
John_S, Jun 2026
Excellent tour. Guide Josh was fantastic and took us through all parts of town, making frequent stops for us to get off and take photos. Well worth your time.
Tavon_C, Jun 2026
The historic Charlotte tour was a wonderful afternoon experience. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly took great pride in sharing the rich history and significance of the many beautiful landmarks along the route. Her passion and attention to detail made the tour both engaging and informative. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Charlotte!
Tawnya_L, May 2026
Tremaine was very friendly and knowledgeable of the the Queen city. He took time to point out and explain the cities historical building and it's history. We stopped at Merts Heart & Soul the door open and a guy came on from the restaurant with free cornbread samples. " DELICIOUS "
Clare_B, Apr 2026
Great bus - comfortable and air conditioned. Driver, ours was Tremaine, is the tour guide. He was incredible. His enthusiasm and appreciation of Charlotte made it even more fun.
Delilah_H, Apr 2026
Very informative. My Aunt was visiting from out of town and I live in Huntersville and still learned new information about the Queen City.
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.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are happy to hear our tour was helpful and welcoming. We like everyone to feel right at home and enjoy their time with us while learning the very interesting history. Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Polina_M, Jan 2026
It was a great, fun and educational experience, that I would recommend to anyone. Charlotte is a beautiful city!
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!!!
Scott_S, Dec 2025
Great, informative tour of the city with plenty of optional photo opportunities. Caleb was amazing and I highly recommend it!
DrAnita_R, Dec 2025
Very good overview of city. Learned about wards and significant buildings. Discovered a wonderful French bakery.
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.
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
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.
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.
Nancy_W, Jul 2025
Learned so much about Charlotte. Definitely a good choice for us. Our guide, Todd, was very knowledgeable
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.
Marion_H, Jul 2025
Pleasant bus with air conditioning.
Knowledgeable tour guide.
Kind staff.
Easy to book.
Convenient parking.
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!
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!
Jodi_T, May 2025
Kayla was our guide. She is very knowledgeable with the history of the town. Enjoyed learning about Charlotte!
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