What to do and see in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC): The Best Tours

April 11, 2022 Myesha Cogley

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.
Restaurants in Charlotte

1. Charlotte City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Wacky Walks

100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Wacky Walks of Charlotte
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The Charlotte scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Charlotte.

Inclusions: 2 hours with a remote interactive guide, All Activities, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation

2. Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour

300 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Queen City Ghosts
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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

3. 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.

4. 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

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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!

5. Trolley Pub Tour of Charlotte

400 S Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Trolley Pub Charlotte
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Trolley Pub is a BYOB, pedal-powered, eco-friendly, pub-crawling pedal bar for up to 14 people at a time. The Trolley Pub is powered by you and your fellow pedalers, with an electric assist motor for the hills. It’s hard not to smile on the Trolley Pub. If you don’t have enough people for a full beer bike tour, or you prefer to socialize with other people, you can purchase Mixer Tickets (individual seats). All Charlotte Mixer Tours are in Uptown and make two to three stops (15-20 minute each) along the way. Your driver will customize the route each time based on the riders and requests.  

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Use of bicycle

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Reviewed By laurenrY5371HU

My friends and I had the best time on the trolley ride. Our driver Sam was very knowledgeable and made it a memorable experience. I will definitely be doing this again. Defintely a night to remember.

6. 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.

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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!

7. Charlotte Scavenger Hunt: Lap Around Charlotte

454 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Let's Roam Charlotte
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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

8. Charlotte-Douglas International Airport One Way Airport Transfer

Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte-Douglas International Airport One Way Airport Transfer

If Your Flying Into or Out Of The City, Allow The Chiefton Group To Meet You There or Get You There… Get Curbside Pick Up / Drop Off Service. Enjoy The Scenic Ride From and/or The Scenic Ride Back to The Airport.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By 484corinam

I have noticed recently a lot of airports have been expanding as well as updating their terminals. Especially in Charlotte. It is a nightmare in certain parts of the airport as construction workers are in and out of the ramp area in the passenger terminal. Dust, dirt and concrete cover the floors so there are holes in floors as you connect or go through this airport.

9. Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Charlotte by Zombie Scavengers

100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Zombie Scavengers of Charlotte

Explore Charlotte with Zombie Scavengers! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform zombie themed tasks for points. You'll use an app on your phone that will allow you to collect points! Check the rankings during and after you play to see your score and compare it to others. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Charlotte.

Inclusions: All Activities, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Self-Guided walking activity, 1 hour with a remote interactive survival guide

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation

10. Charlotte City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Crazy Dash

100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA Crazy Dash of Charlotte

Crazy Dash of Charlotte allows your team to discover the city in a fun and different way. The game instructs you to find a variety of items that can be found in the downtown area. For every item you find, you'll get points. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Charlotte.

Inclusions: All Activities, GST (Goods and Services Tax), 2 hours with a remote interactive guide

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation

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