90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Buzz through Charlotte’s hopping Uptown neighborhood on this Segway tour of North Carolina’s biggest city! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY (but participants must weigh at least 100 lbs. and can't be expecting a baby). We thoroughly and carefully train each guest BEFORE the 1.5 tour begins. It's FUN and EASY! Follow your local guide as you glide throughout the city, viewing our unique architecture, art, parks, and historic spaces. Our city has a fascinating history, and you can see it all UP CLOSE on a Segway! Choose either a 1.5- hr or 2-hour ride (the longer tour has limited availability). This is a GREAT, POPULAR tour of Uptown Charlotte, however we are often unable to accommodate guests who arrive late. PROMPT ARRIVAL IS A MUST FOR THIS TOUR. THANK YOU!!!
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
Experience Charlotte’s rich history and vibrant city energy! Our knowledgeable Charlotte local guides bring the city’s history to life through fascinating stories, local insights, and personal experiences. During this 90-minute tour, you’ll see historic churches, courthouses, hotels, museums, theaters, and beautiful homes dating back as early as 1867. Sports fans will also enjoy passing by the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Spectrum Center — home of the Charlotte Hornets, Bank of America Stadium — home of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, and Truist Field — home of the Charlotte Knights. Our tour takes place aboard a comfortable, heated and air-conditioned 13-passenger shuttle bus, making it an enjoyable experience year-round. Queen City Rides has been providing highly rated Charlotte tours for over 7 years, and we’re excited to show you our city! Meeting Location: One block from the Trade Street Light Rail Station. Convenient public parking garages are available on E. 5th Street!
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UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte
Give us one-hour, we share the highlights of Charlotte History, Arts, Sports and Culture. A fun, fast-paced guided loop of the Center CIty, we travel from sports stadiums to museums, world-headquarter corporate lobbies, art mural alleys and museums. Everything we want to know about Charlotte in fascinating settings - and in just one hour!
Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City
Uncover Uptown Charlotte's rebellious past on this self-guided walking tour, narrated by actor Phil Biedron. Starting at Independence Square, the rumored cradle of American liberty, trace the story of how North Carolina declared independence before the rest of the colonies, wander through the Old Settlers Cemetery where Revolutionary War heroes are buried, and learn how the state's first gold rush led to the founding of the US Branch Mint. Discover why Charlotte became a major banking capital, hear the ghost story behind the Dunhill Hotel, and pass a Hunger Games filming spot. The 2-mile route winds past the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Mint Museum Uptown, ending at Romare Bearden Park. Highlights: - The real story behind North Carolina's early, controversial bid for independence. - Revolutionary War graves, a gold rush, and the birth of America's first US Branch Mint. - Ghost stories, banking history, and a Hunger Games filming spot. Enjoy at your own pace, with no big crowds!