Top 10 Historical Tours in Charlotte

Destination: Charlotte.
Tour the city of Charlotte and see its history up close and personal! Our walking tour will explore the history of the Queen City from our humble colonial origins to the modern finance city we are today. Let our guides take you through the evolution of Charlotte using verifiable historical research to interpret the changes in the city and region at large. Tours will include architectural history, pop culture, information on museums, and our sporting arenas. Learn about the people who shaped all of these changes, as well as a few legends both living and gone.
Known For: Charlotte Walking Tours, Charlotte City Tours, Charlotte New Product, Charlotte Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Charlotte.
Welcome to Charlotte, North Carolina, better known as the "Queen City". Come and explore this beautiful city and learn about the Queen of African and mixed heritage from which the city was named. See the sites of a once historic thriving Black neighborhood and come to understand how African Americans were critical in building the city and the wealth tied to it.
Known For: Charlotte Walking Tours, Charlotte Historical Tours, Charlotte Cultural Tours, Charlotte New Product, Charlotte Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Charlotte.
Experience the best of the Queen City on our Charlotte Premier Historical City Tour, a top-rated sightseeing experience through Uptown Charlotte in our 7-seater eco-friendly golf cart. This guided tour is the perfect choice for visitors looking for things to do in Charlotte, taking you past iconic landmarks like the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Spectrum Center, and the Mint Museum Uptown. Sports fans will love the up-close views of the Bank of America Stadium (home of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC) and the scenic Truist Field. Our sustainable city tour also explores the rich culture of the Levine Museum of the New South and the stunning Victorian architecture of the historic Fourth Ward. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly activity, a private group tour, or the most efficient way to see Charlotte’s top attractions, our eco-friendly carts offer a comfortable, outdoor adventure that covers more ground than a walking tour while staying environmentally conscious.
Known For: Charlotte Bus Tours, Charlotte 4WD Tours, Charlotte Private and Luxury, Charlotte City Tours, Charlotte Historical Tours, Charlotte Audio Guides, Charlotte Small Group, Charlotte Car Tours, Charlotte Best Conversion, Charlotte Golf Tours & Tee Times.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.
Normal Price: 29.9 USD.
Current Price: 28.35 USD.

Destination: Charlotte.
Explore the fascinating history of Uptown Charlotte like never before. Tread in the footsteps of the amazing figures who built the city, explore the fascinating historic architecture hidden between skyscrapers, and get to know the historic side of the city.
Known For: Charlotte Plantation Tours, Charlotte Walking Tours, Charlotte Private and Luxury, Charlotte Historical Tours.

Destination: Charlotte.
Nightly tours on Friday and Saturday!!! Book quickly to reserve your spot. Brewery, cold soda, food, all at the Market where we pick up! Come aboard the best haunted/true crime tour in Charlotte! Enjoy an approximately 90 minute tour filled with authentic ghost stories/true crime, operated by 5-star Southern Charm Rides, known for their Charlotte historical tours! We do get off the cart at some areas. We give you the ghost/crime history of several areas including the graveyards. Thanks to our bus, we're able to cover a larger area including a 77+ acre cemetery opened in the 1800s, letting you see more of the haunted sites, history of crime, and hear more of the chilling stories surrounding the Fourth Ward, hotels, theaters, and much more! See areas where many have spotted spirits walking among us! We hope to see you soon!
Known For: Charlotte Historical Tours, Charlotte Private and Luxury, Charlotte Likely to Sell Out, Charlotte Likely To Sell Out, Charlotte New Product, Charlotte Ghost Tours, Charlotte Golf Tours & Tee Times, Charlotte Small Group.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: 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!
Known For: Charlotte Walking Tours, Charlotte City Tours, Charlotte Private and Luxury, Charlotte Excellent Quality, Charlotte Historical Tours, Charlotte Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: 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!!!
Known For: Charlotte Private and Luxury, Charlotte City Tours, Charlotte Cultural Tours, Charlotte Historical Tours, Charlotte Segway Tours, Charlotte Small Group.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Charlotte.
Discounted parking when available. Tours leave promptly! Take a 5-star/award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious bus to see why people are saying Southern Charm Rides is #1 historical tour in Charlotte, southern hospitality, food discount, etc. We stop at each location for pictures. We give historical information dating back to the 1700s. Learn where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mining, arts, and tales throughout the cities' history. You will learn about the “medicine man,” the first hospital, the Bootlegger house, etc. For sports fans, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Ball Field, NASCAR Hall of Fame, etc. We travel down the Main Street showing you art, museums, and many landmarks. Don’t just take our word for it, read our reviews! Our tours have been the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Also, see our Southern Charm Haunted/true crime tour! Our tour is a great experience for everyone of all ages!
Known For: Charlotte New Product, Charlotte Likely to Sell Out, Charlotte Excellent Quality, Charlotte Historical Tours, Charlotte Bus Tours, Charlotte Likely To Sell Out, Charlotte Top Product, Charlotte Private and Luxury, Charlotte Best Conversion, Charlotte Small Group.

Destination: Charlotte.
Voted Charlottes Best 2025. Southern Charm has the best customer care including up to 2 hour validated parking! Smooth, extra cushion, new golf cart. The TRUE “Southern Charm Rides” tour! Be sure it’s “ultimate” you choose. Pick up at Market at 7th St, restrooms, drinks, snacks, discounted parking, souvenir shop. Take an award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious limo golf carts to see why people are saying Southern Charm Rides is #1 historical tour in Charlotte, southern hospitality, food discount, stop for pictures. We give historical info 1700s, where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mines, tales of the cities' history, “medicine man,”, the Bootlegger house, etc. For sports fans, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Ball Field, NASCAR Hall of Fame, etc We travel down the main street showing you art, museums, and many landmarks. Read our reviews! Our tours are the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Bus is also available.
Known For: Charlotte Historical Tours, Charlotte Best Conversion, Charlotte Golf Tours & Tee Times, Charlotte Excellent Quality, Charlotte Private and Luxury, Charlotte Bus Tours, Charlotte City Tours, Charlotte Cultural Tours, Charlotte Top Product.

Destination: Charlotte.
If the weather forecast is expecting rain you can book a tour on our Shuttle Bus! Join us for a 90 min historical city tour of 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). Queen City Rides is Charlotte’s original eco-friendly cart tour and has been providing the best tours in Charlotte for over 7 years and we are so excited for you to join us! Our carts are non-lifted, low to the ground and are very easy to get on and off. They are equipped with thick cushioned seats and seat belts. Kids under 5 ride FREE!!
Known For: Charlotte Historical Tours, Charlotte Golf Tours & Tee Times, Charlotte City Tours, Charlotte Best Conversion, Charlotte Top Product, Charlotte Excellent Quality.