Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Overview
2-HOUR VALIDATED PARKING with purchase in attached parking deck only.
Voted Charlotte's Best 2025 and 2026.
Southern Charm has the best customer care!
The TRUE Southern Charm Rides tour!
Pick up at Market at 7th St, restrooms, drinks, snacks, discounted parking, souvenir shop.
Take an award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious limo golf carts to see why people are saying Southern Charm Rides is #1 historical tour in Charlotte, southern hospitality, food discount, stop for pictures. We give history from 1700s, where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mines, tales of the cities' history, “medicine man,” the Bootlegger house, and more!
For sports fans, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Ball Field, NASCAR Hall of Fame, etc.
We travel down the main street showing you art, museums, and more!
Read our reviews! Our tours are the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Bus is also available!
What's Included
- 15% off meal at Rí Rá Irish Pub and Restaurant with ticket from Southern Charm Rides!
- It's Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn will give $1 off their "All 3 Fresh Fruit Waters"
- We pick you up at 224 E. 7th Street at the front of the Market at 7th St.
- Award winning, most in depth historical tour of Charlotte!
- Perfect in all weather!
- Service Dogs Allowed (must contact office to arrange)
- Good ole Southern Hospitality!
- VALIDATED/discounted parking!!!
- Comfortable seating and air conditioning!
- Kids 0-4 FREE !!!!
- Gratuities
- Car/Booster Seat (children under 8yo or 80lbs are required to use one)
Meeting Location
224 East 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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NASCAR Hall of Fame
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Bank Of America Stadium
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Romare Bearden Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Discovery Place Science
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fourth Ward
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bank of America Corporate Center
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Settlers Cemetery
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Peter's Catholic Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
McNinch House Restaurant
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 4 years old below are free of charge.
- Dislaimer: Travel time with tour guide narration is included in the total duration of the tour
- Children/infants under 8 must have a booster seat or car seat, we do NOT provide these.
- Service Animals are allowed, you must notify Southern Charm Rides prior to tour or there may not be a seat available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-365886P3
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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 118 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- 15% off meal at Rí Rá Irish Pub and Restaurant with ticket from Southern Charm Rides!.
- It's Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn will give $1 off their "All 3 Fresh Fruit Waters".
- We pick you up at 224 E. 7th Street at the front of the Market at 7th St.
- Award winning, most in depth historical tour of Charlotte!.
- Perfect in all weather!.
- Service Dogs Allowed (must contact office to arrange).
- Good ole Southern Hospitality!.
- VALIDATED/discounted parking!!!.
- Comfortable seating and air conditioning!.
- Kids 0-4 FREE !!!!.
- Gratuities.
- Car/Booster Seat (children under 8yo or 80lbs are required to use one).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charlotte’s Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 15% off meal at Rí Rá Irish Pub and Restaurant with ticket from Southern Charm Rides!
- It's Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn will give $1 off their "All 3 Fresh Fruit Waters"
- We pick you up at 224 E. 7th Street at the front of the Market at 7th St.
- Award winning, most in depth historical tour of Charlotte!
- Perfect in all weather!
- Service Dogs Allowed (must contact office to arrange)
- Good ole Southern Hospitality!
- VALIDATED/discounted parking!!!
- Comfortable seating and air conditioning!
- Kids 0-4 FREE !!!!
- Gratuities
- Car/Booster Seat (children under 8yo or 80lbs are required to use one)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 4 years old below are free of charge.
- Dislaimer: Travel time with tour guide narration is included in the total duration of the tour
- Children/infants under 8 must have a booster seat or car seat, we do NOT provide these.
- Service Animals are allowed, you must notify Southern Charm Rides prior to tour or there may not be a seat available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
