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UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte

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Charlotte, USA
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On average, this is booked 12 (2) days in advance.

1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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 from sports stadiums to museums, world-headquarter corporate lobbies, art mural alleys and museums. Everything we want to know about Charlotte in fascinating settings - and in just one hour!

What's Included

  • Our 3 signature photo opportunties that are don't miss for IG, FB Tiktok or personal album!
  • A postcard featuring a local artist's work - perfect souvenir of a visit to Charlotte!
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

300 South Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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End point

420 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Firebird scuplture - 2 blocks from starting point

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Romare Bearden Park

A fun fact-filled start of the tour featuring Queen Charlotte, King Haigler, Romare Bearden and Hugh McColl. -- in the beautiful park setting.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Bank Of America Stadium

For the sports fans in the group, here's where we cover the Charlotte Panthers, Hornets, Knights and the latest - Major League Soccer, Charlotte FC.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Settlers Cemetery

We get hands-on when we search for markers of early Charlotte settlers and American Revolutionary heros - one with a tie to Steph Curry!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bank of America Corporate Center

Get ready for a marble - palooza experience when we pass through this Forutne 500 lobby and learn how Charlotte went from small farms to banking empires.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mint Museum Uptown

Charlotte's Arts & Culture scene is hotter than ever.. Here is the epicenter, and we find out what's fueling the Arts renaissance in the Queen City.*We do not go inside the museum. Travelers can visit on their own either before or after our tour. Please check the website of the museum for hours and pricing. **We offer add-on guided group tours to the museum. Please check our website for more information.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

With a look back to Romare Bearden, we tell the story of the how The Gantt Center became one of nation's most important resources for African American Art and Culture.*We do not go inside the museum. Travelers can visit on their own either before or after our tour. Please check the website of the museum for hours and pricing. **We offer add-on guided group tours to the museum. Please check our website for more information.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

A big finish with The Bechtler, one of Charlotte's most important buidlings archtecturally and ane of most the Queen City's most iconic instagrammable photo ops!*We do not go inside the museum. Travelers can visit on their own either before or after our tour. Please check the website of the museum for hours and pricing. **We offer add-on guided group tours to the museum. Please check our website for more information.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Our 3 signature photo opportunties that are don't miss for IG, FB Tiktok or personal album!
  • A postcard featuring a local artist's work - perfect souvenir of a visit to Charlotte!
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • We do not go inside any of the museums listed on our itinerary. Travelers can visit those museums on their own either before or after our tour. Please check the website of the museum for hours and pricing.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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