The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
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Is The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour worth booking?
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour is a 1.4-hour experience in Charlotte, United States, from $39 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 222 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (222)
- Duration
- 1.4 hours
- From
- $39 per person
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
What you get
About this experience
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!
What's included
Included
- Local guides
- Public parking conveniently located at meeting location
- Price for children 5 to 12 years old is only $29.75
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Perfect tour for any weather!
- Infants & up to 4 years old are FREE!!!
Not included
- On-board restrooms
- Gratuity
What you'll see and do
Mint Museum Uptown
Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American and contemporary art.
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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.
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The Bank Of America Stadium
Home of the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Football Club
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Spectrum Center
Learn about home of the Charlotte Hornets NBA Team
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Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
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.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame
Our guide will tell you about this famous museum
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Truist Field
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).
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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
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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Discovery Place Science
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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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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Charlotte Convention Center
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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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.
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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.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Charlotte
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- QC Rides
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 219 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
219 verified traveler reviews for The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Interesting and informative tour
The bus arrived on schedule and was nice and cool on an extremely hot day. The bus driver had a co-worker on board doing an evaluation. We were informed that we were the only people on the tour. The cost of the experience was good compared with the amount of time we toured. Our driver was relatively new to this company but worked for another company before. He spoke so quickly it was impossible to understand much of what he had to say. I asked him to speak slower; I believe he could not do so. We enjoyed the historical buildings as well as the new. The driver was excellent and maneuvered with ease in a busy uptown. He never pushed his way into traffic and was polite in allowing other vehicles to pass.
Response from the operator: thank you for your feedback
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Good Experience! Recommend!
Our guide, Jonathan, did a nice job. He was full of information and asked of our interests in Charlotte to personalize the tour. He answered all our questions. It was great to get an up close look of Charlotte. We now have a better understanding of the local areas we want to visit.
Response from the operator: thanks again
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
Danny out driver was excellent and the tour was very very good
Response from the operator: Thank you, hope to see you again soon
via Tripadvisor
Absolutely worth it
Danny our driver/tour director was fabulous and very knowledgeable
Response from the operator: thanks so much
via Tripadvisor
Charlotte city tour.
Very good guide, local and knew the history and told interesting stories. Loved the neighborhood tour of old homes and gardens.
Response from the operator: thank you
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 78
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Charlotte.
How much does The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Charlotte usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Charlotte is not rushed.
Is The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 222 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Charlotte, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour?
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Around 78 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Charlotte can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Charlotte and add a light layer if any part of the 1.4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Charlotte within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Charlotte?
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Charlotte offers NASCAR Hall of Fame and speedway experiences, uptown food and brewery tours, whitewater rafting at the US National Whitewater Center and Blue Ridge day trips. On Outty we rank every Charlotte experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour, Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart, 90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
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April to June and September to October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Charlotte?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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