The 8 Best Charlotte History Tours

1.Charlotte’s Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,347 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Ride through Charlotte’s Uptown in a cushioned golf cart with guides such as Caleb, Darlene, Peyton, and Tremaine. Hear stories from the 1700s, visit Fourth Ward, see the Panthers’ stadium and NASCAR Hall of Fame, and stop for photos. Blankets and a minibus are available in cold weather.

“Great fun and Information. Golf cart was comfortable and guide was informative and fun! We learned alot about Charlotte that was fun and toured all 4 wards, seeing a little bit of everything the city has to offer.”

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2.Charlotte’s Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,079 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride through Uptown Charlotte and Fourth Ward in a low-to-the-ground electric cart with a local guide such as Keith, David, Jonathan, or Scott. In about 90 minutes, you’ll pass the Hornets’ arena, NASCAR Hall of Fame, museums, stadiums, and historic homes. Small groups, hotel pickup for groups of 5 to 7, and a weather backup van add flexibility.

“Keith did a great job explaining the history of our tour and more. My first visit to Charlotte. He kindly let us off the bus to take better pictures!”

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3.90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Learn to ride a Segway, then explore Charlotte’s Uptown with a local guide such as James, Rod, David, or Isaiah. The 90-minute route covers the arts district, Trade and Tryon, Fourth Ward, and The Green. A two-hour option adds historic cemeteries and the Carolina Panthers’ stadium.

“James was really fun and patient with us on the Segways. We've never ridden them before and took his time with us. The tour and history we learned along the way was fun. He was knowledgeable and made the whole tour enjoyable. We would definitely do that again. Thanks James!”

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4.Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

Walk Charlotte’s Fourth Ward with guides such as Elizabeth and Artie, hearing tales of medical ghosts, haunted mansions, gold mines, tunnels, and revolutionary-era history. The 90-minute English tour ends at Old Settlers Cemetery and mixes theatrical storytelling with useful local context. Bring comfortable shoes for uneven sidewalks.

“We had the best time! I live in fourth ward and walk past a lot of the locations we hit on the tour. It was awesome learning more about the Queen City! Elizabeth was so fun and engaging, she was born to perform!!”

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5.Charlotte: Historical City Tour on Eco-Friendly Cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 249 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Spend 90 minutes touring Uptown Charlotte by electric cart with guides such as David, Keith, Scott, and Adrianne. You’ll see museums, parks, churches, sports venues, the Carolina Panthers stadium, and the 19th-century homes of Fourth Ward while learning how Charlotte grew and where it is headed.

“It was very nice, our tour guide (forgot the name, sorry!), knew a lot about Charlotte, the history and fun facts too! I recommend this tour for everyone that wants to get to know the city and a little about the history.”

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6.Charlotte: Historic Uptown 90-Minute Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 1h 30m · from $73

Glide through Charlotte’s Uptown and Fourth Ward on a 90-minute small-group Segway tour. After 15 to 20 minutes of practice, see historic homes, the old cemetery, skyscrapers, museums, fountains, Romare Bearden Park, and Levine Cultural Park. Guides including James, Rod, Isaiah, and Joshua provide city stories in English.

“I’m loved it not too long nor short. He didn’t over talk nor bore us.”

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7.Charlotte: Guided City Sightseeing Tour by Cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 1h 15m · from $33

Ride through Uptown Charlotte in a seven-person vintage golf cart with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll pass the Hornets’ Spectrum Center, Panthers’ Bank of America Stadium, NASCAR Hall of Fame, museums, Fourth Ward, and more. Guides such as Ricky, Omar, Maureen, and Homer add local stories, photos, games, and plenty of time for questions.

“He was kind and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.”

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8.Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 72 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Ride through Uptown Charlotte, 4th Ward, and South End with an English-speaking guide such as Keith, Scott, or David. You’ll pass the Spectrum Center, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Mint Museum, historic homes, churches, and nightlife districts while learning how the city has changed. The heated and air-conditioned van keeps the tour comfortable in most weather.

“This tour was absolutely amazing! Danny was truly knowledgeable about the city and so very personable. We learned a great deal about the Uptown Charlotte area from historical facts to architectural changes to great restaurant finds in the area. It was a wonderful experience--would recommend!”

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