Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
QC Rides
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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!
Departure Point
- WE DO NOT HAVE AN OFFICE UPTOWN! We meet across the street from 201 E. 5th St. at the metal Benches along the sidewalk on E. 5th St. outside of the Bank of America center. Thanks
Return Details
- WE DO NOT HAVE AN OFFICE UPTOWN! We meet across the street from 201 E. 5th St. at the metal Benches along the sidewalk on E. 5th St. outside of the Bank of America center. Thanks
Duration
1 hour and 25 minutes - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon St, Levine Center for the Arts, Charlotte, North Carolina
Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American and contemporary art.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St Peter's Catholic Church
507 S Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Bank Of America Stadium
800 S. Mint Street, , Charlotte, North Carolina
Home of the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Football Club
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Spectrum Center
333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina
Learn about home of the Charlotte Hornets NBA Team
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, , Charlotte, North Carolina
Our guide will tell you about this famous museum
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Truist Field
324 S Mint St, Charlotte, North Carolina
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).
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon Street, , Charlotte, North Carolina
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.
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Stop At: Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St, , Charlotte, North Carolina
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.
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Stop At: The Dunhill Hotel
237 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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.
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Stop At: Charlotte Convention Center
501 S College St, , Charlotte, North Carolina
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.
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Stop At: 523 N Poplar St
523 North Poplar Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Carolina Theatre
220 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- Local guides
- Price for children 5 to 12 years old is only $29.75
- Perfect tour for any weather!
- Infants & up to 4 years old are FREE!!!
Exclusions
- Gratuity
Redemption Instructions
Tell tour guide the name on the reservation or confirmation on your phone. No need to print paper ticket.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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