The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

4.9 (236 reviews) 1 h 25 min – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 25 min – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: QC Rides

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guides
Included: Public parking conveniently located at meeting location
Included: Price for children 5 to 12 years old is only $29.75
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Heated/Air-conditioned Vehicle
Included: Perfect tour for any weather!
Included: Infants & up to 4 years old are FREE!!!

Not included

Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

Mint Museum Uptown

Passing by

Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American and contemporary art.
St Peter's Catholic Church

Passing by

St. Peter’s Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church at 507 South Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1851, it is the oldest Catholic church in Charlotte, and until 1940 was the only Catholic church in the city.
The Bank Of America Stadium

Passing by

Home of the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Football Club
Spectrum Center

Passing by

Learn about home of the Charlotte Hornets NBA Team
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Passing by

Blumenthal Performing Arts is a non-profit, multi-venue performing arts complex located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It opened in 1992 and is named in honor of the people of the state of North Carolina and the Blumenthal Foundation.
NASCAR Hall of Fame

Passing by

Our guide will tell you about this famous museum
Truist Field

Passing by

Now Named: Truist Field is a baseball stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.[6] The Uptown-area stadium hosts the Charlotte Knights, a Triple-A Minor League Baseball team in the International League. It is also the third sports building to be built in Uptown, after Bank of America Stadium (home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers and MLS's Charlotte FC) and Spectrum Center (home of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets).
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Passing by

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is a fresh perspective of art and culture into the city's nerves. Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, the Bechtler is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Discovery Place Science

Passing by

This hands-on science Museum in Uptown Charlotte features exciting interactive exhibitions, the Carolinas' largest IMAX screen and one-of-a-kind Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre and educational programs.
Stop 10

Passing by

Decades before The Dunhill Hotel would open, local architect Louis Asbury Sr. was entranced by the great Italian craftsmen who created cathedrals famous for their soaring, elegant roof lines. Today, The Dunhill Hotel stands distinct on the Charlotte skyline, an amalgam of American, British, and Italian influences, something those with an eye for period detail can detect. Opened in 1929 as the Mayfair Manor apartment hotel, with half of its original 100 rooms permanent residences, today's Dunhill Hotel is a thoughtful evolution.
Charlotte Convention Center

Passing by

Opened in 1995 and attracts more than half a million visitors each year. It was designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates. It has 280,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space.
Stop 12

Passing by

Built in 1867 at 523 N. Poplar St. in the Fourth Ward neighborhood, it is the oldest building uptown. Like many homes, it has seen additions and remodeling over the years. It remains occupied.
Stop 13

Passing by

The Carolina Theatre in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a historic movie house currently undergoing restoration to become a performing arts center and civic convening space. The theatre is owned by the nonprofit Foundation For The Carolinas.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the Bank of America ATM located outside of 1 Bank of America Center at 150 N College St. Charlotte NC 28202 (Corner of E 5th St & N College St)

Look for the bus on E 5th St

WE DON'T HAVE AN OFFICE!! Parking options are along East 5th St, all are paid parking garages where prices vary.

End point

We meet at the Bank of America ATM located outside of 1 Bank of America Center at 150 N College St. Charlotte NC 28202 (Corner of E 5th St & N College St)

Look for the bus on E 5th St

WE DON'T HAVE AN OFFICE!! Parking options are along East 5th St, all are paid parking garages where prices vary.

Using your ticket

Company: Queen City Rides

We meet at the ATM outside of 1 Bank of America Center located at 150 N College St

Charlotte NC 28202. Tell the tour guide the name on the reservation or confirmation on your phone. No need to print paper ticket.

*Golf Carts and Bus will be parked on 5th Street right across from Fitzgerald's. Golf Carts will arrive 10-15 min prior to scheduled departure time.

Parking Information

-There's a parking Garage attached to 150 N College St. ( 1 Bank of America Center )

-And there's also the Wake Forest Parking Garage. It can be entered from 5th Street immediately after passing Fitzgerald's on the left (entrance is before the light rail tracks).

Additional parking is available at other Charlotte garages, cost of parking is not included in cost of tour.

Should you require additional information regarding the tour, please contact Queen City Rides at +1 833-868-7258

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.