Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Charlotte, USA
- 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get an overview of Charlotte's history in under a couple of hours on this group tour. Save time and sore feet by exploring the city in a golf cart, reaching places larger vehicles can't. Take in sights including the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Old Settlers Cemetery, Fourth Ward and more as you go. Ideal for first-timers looking to get in as much sightseeing as possible.
- Choose from multiple departure times to suit your vacation needs
- Go beyond the guidebook and learn directly from your guide
- Relax with parking nearby the meeting point
- Great value for families, with children under 4 touring for free
What's Included
- Kids 0-4 FREE !!!!
- VALIDATED/discounted parking at Market with purchase.
- Brand NEW extra comfortable carts, easy to get on, extra thick cushion, seat belts, smooth ride!
- We pick you up at 224 E. 7th Street at the front of The Market at 7th St. where there are restrooms.
- Non-scripted tour with facts and Good ole Southern Hospitality!
- In case of bad weather, we will switch over to our tour bus.
- We will depart on scheduled time.
- It' 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
- 15% off meal at Rí Rá Irish Pub and Restaurant with ticket from Southern Charm Rides!
- Gratuities
- Car seat/booster (required by law for children under 8yo or under 80lbs.)
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
NASCAR Hall of Fame (Pass By)
The Bank Of America Stadium (Pass By)
Romare Bearden Park (Pass By)
Discovery Place Science (Pass By)
Fourth Ward (Pass By)
Bank of America Corporate Center (Pass By)
Old Settlers Cemetery (Pass By)
St Peter's Catholic Church (Pass By)
McNinch House Restaurant (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants and small children (under 8y or 80lbs) require car/booster seats by law and must have a ticket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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 1,392 reviews
Tara_W, Apr 2026
Great experience. The tour was very interesting and we learned a lot about Charlotte, which has a fascinating history. Our tour guide was wonderful. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Jessica_M, Apr 2026
We were a group of coworkers who wanted something fun to do while visiting Charlotte for the week. The cart tour was a great relaxing experience and a perfect way to get some local history. The warm blankets were an added plus!
Jim_K, Mar 2026
Our first time to Charlotte and we knew very little about the city. In 90 minutes we received so much historical info about the city and the 4 Wards it was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional and the golf cart was very comfortable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We try to give as much history and recommendations in 90 minutes and keeping all of our guests interested and entertained! Our desire to deliver top notch is why we have won the awards that we have so far. It’s a passion driven tour. We love to see a smile on everyone’s face! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review!
Sasha_L, Mar 2026
My guide Walter was great! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the city. Tried some really amazing food like pizza, meatballs, cookies, gourmet popcorn etc. He also told me about the history of Greenville and some ghost stories.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
While I appreciate great reviews, I think this was posted to the wrong business. We are in Charlotte. Please come see us if you are ever in town.
Paula_R, Mar 2026
It was a lovely tour. Our guide Georgia was so friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. NC has not disappointed.
Amy_B, Mar 2026
This tour was an excellent way to experience our introduction to the city. The golf carts were fun and allowed you to get up-close views of all of the interesting sites. We learned much about the beautiful city of Charlotte!
Lorrie_B, Mar 2026
An hour & 1/2 of fun & education about the history of Charlotte. Great to enjoy with friends or just a couple.
Nina_G, Mar 2026
It was a fun and insightful overview of Charlotte landmarks and history. Bonus was hot cornbread from Mert’s!
michelle_g, Mar 2026
Peyton is knowledgeable and a great guide. Fun little tour that covers the whole uptown area. Easy and informative
Kim_R, Mar 2026
The tour was very informative. Payton was well versed in the city of Charlotte. Felt safe driving around in traffic.Would go again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Safety is top priority for us! We make sure everyone feels safe while enjoying an amazing tour on our very comfortable carts that we have been told are as smooth as a Bentley. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review!
Patricia_M, Mar 2026
So much information and so much fun. Caleb was an excellent tour guide. A lot of historical knowledge.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Caleb is a wealth of knowledge and certainly keeps this tour interesting throughout! Thank you for leaving him such a great review! We appreciate you choosing Southern Charm Rides.
Brenda_L, Mar 2026
Nice way to learn about the Uptown history and wards of Charlotte. Peyton was very knowledgeable and a great guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Payton. There is so much to learn about the uptown area. Thank you for leaving such a great review!
Julia_T, Mar 2026
If you’re looking to experience Charlotte and hear it’s unique and interesting history, this is the tour to take. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this experience, including the heated blankets! Caleb, our guide, was very knowledgeable and added tips (like great restaurants to try) and humorous tidbits! I would not hesitate to do this adventure again with other family and friends!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for a great review. We do have quite a few people who have returned numerous times. We appreciate you leaving such a great review and glad you enjoyed our award-winning tour!!
Ian_W, Feb 2026
Probably the best guide ever! Tremaine was a wealth of knowledge and kept us enthralled for the entire trip. Just outstanding.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
That is such an awesome review. Thank you for giving such a great compliment to Tremaine. Our guides really deliver history with enthusiasm and aim to give customers a lasting impression in their tours. We are happy to hear we are accomplishing those goals well. We hope you enjoy the rest of your visit here in Charlotte!
Brian_S, Feb 2026
Our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. Fun to do a tour like this on a golf cart vs. a bus. Great way to see and learn about the past, present and future of Charlotte.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We actually have both golf carts and a mini bus. We strive to make sure everyone gets an in depth historical tour and walks away with a smile on their face! Thank you for a great review.
David_B, Feb 2026
Was an incredible experience. Our guide, Caleb, was extra extraordinary, went well, his way with all sorts of details and answered questions and made it the most wonderful experience. It’s rare to have a guy that good. I would highly recommend this toward anyone new to Charlotte, or even locals that live there and never have had a chance to learn about their city. It was a great time!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Caleb is awesome. Our guides are very passionate about sharing the deep history! Thank you for such a great review! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Charlotte.
Leilani_O, Feb 2026
I'm so grateful that the company switched the golf cart to a small bus since it was pouring rain. I could enjoy a fantastic tour in comfort instead of misery. Tremaine was the most wonderful tour guide! I learned so much.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We are all about accommodation, thus Southern Charm Rides! Your comfort and enjoyment is our priority! Thank you for choosing us and for leaving a great review!
Hope_M, Feb 2026
Great views of the whole city. Tremaine was so informative. We learned alot about Charlotte's history. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Tremaine certainly knows the history of Charlotte! He delivers the history with such enthusiasm and all about customer satisfaction. Come aboard and let us out a smile on your face while you cruise in new comfortable limo carts with great historians.
James_T, Feb 2026
An excellent overview of Charlotte history. Our guide was outstanding and very informative. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for a great recommendation. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Southern Charm Rides!
Joe_P, Feb 2026
Informative and interesting. You’ll learn things you did not know from a tour guide that is quite knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Our tour guides have quite the knowledge. Even residents who had lived here their entire life learn quite a bit while enjoying our tours as well as validated parking and discounts on food and snacks
Kari_W, Feb 2026
Tremaine was a wonderful guide, we learned so much about Charlotte and had a great time! It was cold so we were in a minibus, we were nice and warm!
Kerry_D, Jan 2026
The history of the city was amazing to learn amd Caleb did a fantastic job.
You even get warm cornbread from Mert's Heart and Soul. We highly recommend this tour.
The highlights were the murals, statues and the historic homes (which you might otherwise never find)!
patricia_m, Jan 2026
caleb was great the pick up place is very convenient a lot of great information
o will go back and look at some places again and definitely restaurants
Julie_I, Jan 2026
My friend from New York State invited me from Illinois to join her in Charlotte. She sent me the link. I purchased a ticket for myself only to find out, once we met up in Charlotte, that she had also purchased a ticket for me. We asked if there was any way to get one of the tickets refunded. We were told that was not able to be done as it kept someone else from getting a seat. There were available seats on our tour.
The tour was wonderful! Our guide did a great job!
Thanks, Julie
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We were not aware and have refunded this. Thank you for letting us know and for being so kind. You were a delight! We are glad you enjoyed your tour and had a safe trip! We always love for our customers to leave with a smile…thus Southern Charm way!
Michael_C, Jan 2026
Tremendous value…would 100% recommend this experience! The ability to check out all four wards in a relatively short period of time was amazing.
Holly_H, Dec 2025
It was informative, we traveled up and down each street of Charlotte North Carolina . A bit scary at times as we were in the way of traffic
Response from Host, Dec 2025
It is considered a low speed vehicle which is allowed in the uptown area. These carts are special ordered from the manufacturer. The speed limits are slow in the uptown. It’s a safe area and we only go from one area to the other. I assure you it is safe where we are. We would never go out into a traffic area that is unsafe and in our fourth year of doing this. One of the owners is a former EMT and safety is upmost important. Our tours and everywhere we pull over is approved through them because we are make sure it is a fun and safe tour. We are glad you enjoyed your tour. When did you take your tour? We tried to reach out but unable to find a ticket by you. If a cart is not for you though, please book our bus/mini bus tour in the future. It’s the same tour and you do get off for pictures and everyone loves it also
Richard_F, Dec 2025
Great tour with charming guide. Went past everything interesting in Charlotte. Recommended. If too cold for golf cart you go by minibus.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour. Yes we have both the cart and mini bus available. Some days in December it’s 70 and some 40 or lower. We do swap to bus if it’s too cold or you can book the bus. Be sure it’s Southern Charm bus. Thank you for mentioning that for others to know. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Charlotte, and thank you for an excellent review!
Beverly_S, Dec 2025
Loved the city and stories and felt like I know the city better and where I want to explore next time !
Stephen_S, Dec 2025
The driver was very friendly and accommodating. She was able to describe everywhere that we went and it was an enjoyable experience.
Shanice_L, Nov 2025
Very fun way to see all the sights and learn the history of Charlotte. The tour guide was engaging and very knowledgeable. Blankets were available as well if anyone was cold.
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