5 Historical & Heritage Tours in Charlotte That You Shouldn't Miss

February 27, 2022 Lean Nau

Charlotte /ˈʃɑːrlət/ is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.
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1. Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour

300 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Queen City Ghosts
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Hear stories of the bizarre and unexplained in Uptown Charlotte. From the Civil War and prohibition to tragic lift shaft accidents. We offer the finest haunts and the most riveting ghost tours in the South. Our ghost tour is created to be scary and creepy but is still family-friendly and available to all ages. We bring history to life through death. You will all be talking about this exciting tour for years to come!

Inclusions: Professional and Courteous Guides, Intensely researched true stories of history, Documented accounts of historic hauntings

Exclusions: Food and Drink, Motorized Transport

2. Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

101 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28280, USA Charlotte NC Tours
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4.9 based on 346 reviews

Buzz through Charlotte’s hopping Uptown neighborhood on this Segway tour of North Carolina’s biggest city! Follow your local guide as you glide along the Levine Avenue of the Arts and check out the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Gantt Center and the historic Fourth Ward. Choose either a 1.5- or 2-hour ride – the longer ride includes two historic cemeteries and the Carolina Panthers football stadium.

Inclusions: Use of helmet, Guide, Segway training

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Reviewed By viswanathn2021

Paul was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant to deal with. He went out of his way to accommodate us. We explored sections of Charlotte that were new to us. I highly recommend this tour.

3. Charlotte's Historical City Tour

201 E 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Queen City Rides
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4.8 based on 256 reviews

Take a unique guided tour through North Carolina’s largest city on a guided tour of Charlotte and see some of the top attractions in the area. From its earliest years to the present, Charlotte has had many nicknames but we simply call it 'home'. We are proud of where we live and have a strong desire to share the historical side of this city!  We can't wait to pass along this information to first-time visitors as well as long-time residents. Sit back and enjoy a smooth tour on one of our golf carts.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Includes complimentary order of Fried Pickles at Fitzgerald's when tour concludes

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By chelseagT839SH

Danny was a great guide; we were the only ones on the tour that day/time and were treated to a private tour of the city with Danny customizing it as we went, based on our preferences. Fun and so informative!

4. Charlotte Beyond the Grave Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour

214 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Carolina History and Haunts Ghost Tour
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4.6 based on 151 reviews

On this 90 minute historic, ghostly walking tour in uptown Charlotte you'll be guided by lantern light, listening to the stories and haunts of local history. Explore the sites where some of Uptown's departed inhabitants are said to still linger. See some of Charlotte's famous and sometimes infamous landmarks, and learn how the ghostly past has shaped the city of Charlotte today.

Inclusions: Professional guide

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Reviewed By deb w

my favorite thing was getting all the historical facts about charlotte with fun haunting facts added our tour guide was Laura and she was excellent . Interesting and full of facts. we did the tour in the pouring rain and it was still fun!

5. Haunted Charlotte Ghost and Pub Walking Tour

200 W 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Nightly Spirits

Combine the mystery of a haunted tour with fun of a pub crawl for a great night out. A guide will lead the group on a 2.5-hour walking tour through historic Charlotte. Stop at several bars along the way, each housed in historic buildings with their own unique ghosts and stories. Guests will have time to enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells them all about the fascinating history of Charlotte and some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories! *Please note that due to COVID, we cannot guarantee bars will be available. All stories remain the same and we have added haunted landmarks.

Inclusions: Guide, Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

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