Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Overview
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Hope on and join us for a 90 min historical city tour through all 4 wards of uptown Charlotte. Our experienced guides can’t wait to show you our beautiful city and tell you all about its history. Expect to see historical churches, court houses, hotels, museums, theaters, homes dating back to as early as 1867 and more. For our sports fans we drive pass the Nascar Hall of Fame, the 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). This tour is done in a heated/air-conditioned 13 passenger shuttle bus. Queen City Rides has been providing some of the best tours in Charlotte for over 7 years and we are so excited for you to join us! Meeting location is one block from the Light Rails Trade street station. Public parking garages are conveniently located on E 5th Street where we meet. Please arrive 10 minutes early!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mint Museum Uptown
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
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.
What‘s Included
Local guides
Price for children 5 to 12 years old is only $29.75
Heated/Air-conditioned Vehicle
Perfect tour for any weather!
Infants & up to 4 years old are FREE!!!
Restroom on board
Gratuity
Options
Historical City Tour in Van
Shuttle Bus
Experienced Local Tour Guide
Reviews
188 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The heart of Charlotte in under 2 hours
Nomad148191,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With only a few hours left to enjoy the city of Charlotte, we decided to join the 4 PM Charlotte’s Premier Historical City Bus Tour—and it was the perfect choice. Our guide, Mr. Jordan, greeted us warmly and took the time to introduce himself and share a bit about his background. Since our group was small, he created an inviting atmosphere by asking where everyone was from and what brought us to Charlotte, making the experience feel personal from the start. As the tour got underway, he expertly guided us through the city’s highlights—from iconic buildings and their rich history to places of worship, sports stadiums, and some fantastic dining recommendations. His knowledge, passion, and genuine love for the city truly stood out. Mr. Jordan isn’t just a tour guide—he embodies the spirit of Charlotte. If you find yourself in the city with a few hours to spare, this tour is absolutely worth it.
Keith was knowledgeable...
Jaspreet M,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Keith was knowledgeable and did a great job. Learned a lot on the trip! The open golf cart was a great way to see the city.
Definitely worth the money lots of fun.
Wander06479821832,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Are tour guys was a young man. And he did a fantastic job showed us the different parts of town. It was really very interesting and a lot of fun.
The Heart of Charlotte
PatT202,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide greeted each passenger and engaged us in a quick getting to know you moment. He also became the heart of Charlotte for me as he pointed out various buildings and their history. His tips on what else to see and where to dine were greatly appreciated. Offering post-tour assistance was the icing on the cake. What a wonderful introduction to Charlotte!
A must tour
aterryo,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and very informative
Highly recommend
WendyAgo,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour, I highly recommend it! The bus was clean and comfortable. Our tour guide was so warm, kind, and friendly, and was very knowledgeable about the history of the city!
Must Do Tour of the Queen City
marksE3794WH,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour fit nicely into our lunch break during a conference just a couple blocks away at the Charlotte Convention Center. It would have been a shame to spend four days in Charlotte just shuttling between the hotel and the conference without getting an overview of the city and its history.
Recommend!
Martina S,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Keith was a great tour guide! Knows a lot about the history of the city and navigated the traffic really well.
Coach tour
Alan W,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave was an excellent tour driver! So knowledgeable about Charlotte NC. Interesting stories to share.
A nice quick tour of Charlotte
Sandeep M,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a 1.5 hour tour of Charlotte. The guide was friendly, helpful and informative. He also provided good restaurant advice.
From US$39.00
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