Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City

3.8 (36 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Food/Drink
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

This self-guided audio tour starts opposite Thomas Polk Park. You'll hear the history of the city and see the park before starting your walk.
Stop 2

Passing by

The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church, the oldest recognizable structure in the city.
Old Settlers Cemetery

Passing by

You'll pass by the Old Settlers Cemetery, where you’ll find the graves of American Revolutionary War heroes, and the predecessors of US Presidents.
Stop 4

Passing by

You’ll pass the Dunhill Hotel where a dozen businessmen leapt to their deaths which locals believe is still haunted by their ghosts to this day.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Passing by

The tour passes by St Peter's Episcopal Church. You'll hear about the church and its history while you walk.
McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square

Passing by

The tour passes by the small theatre which is housed in the former First Baptist Church.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Passing by

The tour passes by Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library. The main library for the city of Charlotte closed for construction on October 29th, 2021 but you'll hear about it while you walk.
Stop 8

Passing by

You'll pass by The Green, Charlotte's literary-themed park where part of The Hunger Games movie was filmed.
St Peter's Catholic Church

Passing by

The tour passes by the oldest Catholic Church in Charlotte dating back to 1851, and it was the only Catholic church in the city for nearly 100 years!
Mint Museum Uptown

Passing by

The tour passes by the Mint Museum and the original Branch Mint which was moved to this location, brick by painstaking brick.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Passing by

The tour passes by the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
Latta Arcade

Passing by

The tour passes through the Latta Arcade. You'll hear about the arcade while you walk.
Romare Bearden Park

Passing by

By the time we reach Romare Bearden Park, where our tour ends, you’ll have a much greater appreciation for the Queen City, its history and its cultural corners.
Stop 14

Passing by

The tour goes through Uptown in the city center.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of the fountain in Romare Bearden Park.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]