Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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
Public parking conveniently located at meeting location
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
196 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
lindakad,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. Danny was a terrific guide. He knew his history! Gave us suggestions on where to go and where to eat. It was a chilly day, so bus was very comfortable. Great tour!
City tour of Charlotte
20kristenw,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. I had expected a tour that went outside the city core, but I was still able to learn more about Charlotte’s history, culture, and economy. I especially enjoyed seeing the juxtaposition between the historical 4th ward and the contemporary development in the 3rd.
Jonathan, tour guide extraordinaire
Brian M,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jonathan was our tour guide and driver. Jonathan was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Jonathan knows the city and streets inside and out and was able to get us around town and around traffic blocks so we could see everything in a timely manner. Jonathan was born and raised in the Charlotte area which was very helpful
Old childhood friends from Charlotte
Elizabeth H,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable driver with a passion for Charlotte! Danny grew up in Charlotte and had great stories. Even if you live in Charlotte now…you’ll learn a lot!
Outstanding experience!
982jeffp,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding experience! We learned so much about Charlotte from David. He's enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and very friendly. He pretty much talked continuously, in a good way, because he delivered so much interesting information. Highly recommended tour!
Our tour guide, Thomas,...
Pat P,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Thomas, was so knowledgeable and pleasant. Best tour guide ever! I asked fire advice on other parts of Charlotte and he provided good feedback. In all ways, it was a wonderful tour!
Wonderful historical narrative
941kathil,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour, we rode the bus and the guide was so knowledgeable and funny, the time passed very quickly without noticing. I don't remember his name sorry to say but he was fantastic.
Has an awesome time!
Liezl L,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an awesome time touring the city. Dani our tour guide did a wonderful job and learned so much about Charlotte. Definitely recommend everyone to go on this tour!
1. Day in Charlotte
Odyssey12089853100,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just great! 1,5 hours full of beautiful impressions & thanks to Danny, our tour guide, super informative and with lots of helpful tips! A real Charlotte expert! Recommended without restriction!
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.
From US$39.00
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