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Welcome to Charlotte

Charlotte North Carolina is the second-largest city in America’s Southeast. With historic roots in colonial times, 199 neighborhoods radiating in all directions from Uptown, two professional sports teams, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, the Catawba River, and three lakes just outside the city, there are endless things to see and do in Charlotte. Kayak, rock climb and more at the Whitewater Center. Uptown features the Levine Avenue of the Arts, with the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum, and The Gantt Center. The Historic 4th Ward and South End districts are great places to enjoy architectural beauty along with local food and drink on walking tours.

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Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
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Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco-Friendly Cart!!! Public parking conveniently located at meeting location! Join us for a 90 min historical city tour of...

85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$39
$38
Sea Life Charlotte Concord Aquarium Admission Ticket
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Sea Life Charlotte Concord Aquarium Admission Ticket

Explore the wonders of the ocean at SEA LIFE Charlotte–Concord, featuring over 5,000 marine animals including tropical fish, sea turtles, and the giant Pacific octopus....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$20.33
$19.33
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour
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Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

We are Southern Charm Rides, there is a copycat that goes by Southern Elegance, they are NOT us. Voted Charlotte's Best 2025. Southern Charm has...

85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,531)
$39
$38
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
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Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions Charlotte. With over 50 interactive exhibits, guests can challenge their perceptions and engage their sense...

1 to 90 minutes
1 to 90 minutes
1 to 90 minutes
4.3 (59)
$33
$32
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
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Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

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...

85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$39
$38
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
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Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Discounted parking when available. Tours leave promptly! Take a 5-star/award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious bus to see why people are saying...

85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
85 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (94)
$39
$38
Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour
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Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

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...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$27
$26
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour
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Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

See Charlotte's iconic landmarks and exciting neighborhoods on this 90-minute bus tour. As we explore Charlotte, your tour guide (a local comedian) will put a...

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
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$45
$44
Charlotte Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate
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Charlotte Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

Feel the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of an airplane. It's true! Head to iFLY Charlotte, a premier indoor skydiving facility powered by a...

1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$99
$98
Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
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Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Your costumed guide will lead the group on a 2.5 hour walking tour through Charlotte's famous Uptown. You will begin and end at a bar,...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (120)
$35.03
$34.03
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
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90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

Buzz through Charlotte’s hopping Uptown neighborhood on this Segway tour of North Carolina’s biggest city! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY (but participants must weigh at least 100...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (934)
$75
$74
UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte
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UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte

Give us one-hour, we share the highlights of Charlotte History, Arts, Sports and Culture. A fun, fast-paced guided loop of the Center CIty, we travel...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$15
$14
Charlotte adventures by style
Tours & Sightseeing
Tours & Sightseeing
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Luxury Tours
Luxury & Special Occasions
Luxury & Special Occasions
Cultural & Theme Tours
Cultural & Theme Tours
Historical & Heritage Tours
Historical & Heritage Tours
City Tours
City Tours
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
Golf Tours & Tee Times
Golf Tours & Tee Times
Bus & Minivan Tours
Bus & Minivan Tours
Attraction Tickets
Attraction Tickets
Sightseeing Tickets & Passes
Sightseeing Tickets & Passes
Cultural Tours
Cultural Tours
Ghost & Vampire Tours
Ghost & Vampire Tours
Museum Tickets & Passes
Museum Tickets & Passes
Walking & Biking Tours
Walking & Biking Tours
Walking Tours
Walking Tours
Adrenaline & Extreme
Adrenaline & Extreme
Escape Games
Escape Games
Fun and Games
Fun and Games
Segway Tours
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours
Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours
Audio Guided Tours
Audio Guided Tours
Layover Tours
Classes & Workshops
Classes & Workshops
Art Classes
Art Classes
Craft Classes
Craft Classes
Painting Classes
Sports Lessons
Sports Lessons
Literary, Art & Music Tours
Literary, Art & Music Tours
Day Trips & Excursions
Food, Wine & Nightlife
Food, Wine & Nightlife
Beer & Brewery Tours
Beer & Brewery Tours
Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes
Dining Experiences
Dining Experiences
Nightlife
Nightlife
Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Holiday & Seasonal Tours
Holiday & Seasonal Tours
Halloween
Eco Tours
Eco Tours
Private & Custom Tours
Private & Custom Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Plantation Tours
Plantation Tours
Trolley Tours
Trolley Tours
Transfers & Ground Transport
Transfers & Ground Transport
Airport & Ground Transfers
Private Drivers
Water Sports
Water Sports
Boat Rentals
Boat Rentals
Surfing & Windsurfing
Water Equipment
Weddings & Honeymoons
Weddings & Honeymoons
Recent Charlotte adventurer reviews
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New York City
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
rheshonahy, Jul 2026
Great Experience
Superb experience...totally enjoyed it.
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Charlotte’s Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour
418melk, Jul 2026
Great!!
Fun! Informative! Unique way to see the city.
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We enjoyed the tour very...
New York City
Charlotte’s Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Natalia_R, Jul 2026
We enjoyed the tour very...
We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide Tremain was so informative and had such great energy. He kept us entertained. Gave us some great suggests on where to eat or where to walk around to explore the city further. Would recommend this tour!
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Apt Tour Name- Funny Bus Indeed
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Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour
Dean_D, Jul 2026
Apt Tour Name- Funny Bus Indeed
Very cool and funny tour. Our guide Tomas and driver Drew took great care of us. Was a great tour of Charlotte, covering Uptown, Southend and Noda. Tomas was truly hilarious and crowd Interaction was great. Bus is open air so when went in July and it did feel warm initiallu but got more as the bus was moving.
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Exceeded our expectations!
New York City
Charlotte’s Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour
paulgW4166TR, Jul 2026
Exceeded our expectations!
Tremain was exceptionable! Personable, knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining! The tour was the best we've experienced in any city, ever.
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The tour guide was...
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Queen’s City Black Legacy Walking Tour
STARSHEMAH_D, Jul 2026
The tour guide was...
The tour guide was knowledgeable, sweet, and approachable. I enjoyed the tour and learning more about our culture.At times, it was hard to hear her due her talking forward. Her voice was soft so there were moments I couldn't hear at all while walking.Overall a great tour.
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Making body butter
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Butter My Way Body Butter Experience
Chasity_M, Jul 2026
Making body butter
It was very fun and the owner was very nice and beyond helpful I had a lot of fun making my body butter
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Charlotte city tour
New York City
Charlotte’s Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
C206ERshannonw, Jul 2026
Charlotte city tour
Tremaine was excellent. Very knowledgeable and made it interesting for all of us. He had many great suggestions about dining and shopping and other fun things to do.
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Funniest Funny Bus
New York City
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour
266denicel, Jul 2026
Funniest Funny Bus
The tour was fun and the atmosphere was pleasant. We had a great time, and I would do it again!!
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Golf cart delight!
New York City
Charlotte’s Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
black1thought, Jul 2026
Golf cart delight!
Wonderful experience with this tour company! David was our guide and not only was friendly/engaging but he was super knowledgeable about the city. It was so refreshing being able to explore the area without having to walk (especially in the heat). I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
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Best place for grandkids
New York City
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
Thomas_W, Jul 2026
Best place for grandkids
I had been to your Pittsburgh location and knew that my grandchildren would love it too, so when I came to Charlotte to visit I knew they would love it too. And they did!!!!
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great trip
New York City
Sea Life Charlotte Concord Aquarium Admission Ticket
angelabG5965SL, Jul 2026
great trip
the trip was great had a wonderful trip
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Great Charlotte tour
New York City
Charlotte’s Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
A85IRerinm, Jul 2026
Great Charlotte tour
Glad we did this tour. Excellent way to get a lay of the land in Charlotte.
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Great fun. Haley was an...
New York City
Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
Deborah_H, Jul 2026
Great fun. Haley was an...
Great fun. Haley was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. Would definitely go again. Not too strenuous walking
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Amazing Experience!
New York City
Charlotte Selfie Museum | Picture Project CLT Admission Ticket
792sharetham, Jul 2026
Amazing Experience!
Picture Project CLT is a great place in Charlotte that perfectly combines selfies, professional photography, and events under one roof. The studio is spacious, the setups are super creative, and the owners and staff are extremely friendly!
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Wonderful Wine Excursion
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3 Vineyard Tour of the Yadkin Valley
Terri_E, Jul 2026
Wonderful Wine Excursion
The excursion was absolutely wonderful. Not only did I meet new friends, but the wine was simply amazing. We also had the opportunity to meet the owners of the vineyard, which I think was very special.
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