Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City

Explore Uptown Charlotte at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Get acquainted with the who’s who of Charlotte’s fearless patriots and hear the controversial and contested story of how North Carolina declared independence from the British a full year before the rest of the colonies
• Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor with a knack for hosting tours and telling stories.
• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Thomas Polk Park, 105 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

This self-guided audio tour starts opposite Thomas Polk Park. You'll hear the history of the city and see the park before starting your walk.

Pass By: First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, 200 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church, the oldest recognizable structure in the city.

Pass By: Old Settlers Cemetery, 200 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1623

You'll pass by the Old Settlers Cemetery, where you’ll find the graves of American Revolutionary War heroes, and the predecessors of US Presidents.

Pass By: The Dunhill Hotel, 237 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

You’ll pass the Dunhill Hotel where a dozen businessmen leapt to their deaths which locals believe is still haunted by their ghosts to this day.

Pass By: St Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, Charlotte, NC 28202

The tour passes by St Peter's Episcopal Church. You'll hear about the church and its history while you walk.

Pass By: McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, 345 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2113

The tour passes by the small theatre which is housed in the former First Baptist Church.

Pass By: Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library, 310 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2139

The tour passes by Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library. The main library for the city of Charlotte closed for construction on October 29th, 2021 but you'll hear about it while you walk.

Pass By: The Green, 425 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

You'll pass by The Green, Charlotte's literary-themed park where part of The Hunger Games movie was filmed.

Pass By: St Peter's Catholic Church, 507 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1839

The tour passes by the oldest Catholic Church in Charlotte dating back to 1851, and it was the only Catholic church in the city for nearly 100 years!

Pass By: Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S Tryon St Levine Center for the Arts, Charlotte, NC 28202-1811

The tour passes by the Mint Museum and the original Branch Mint which was moved to this location, brick by painstaking brick.

Pass By: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1937

The tour passes by the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. You'll hear about the building while you walk.

Pass By: Latta Arcade, 320 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1941

The tour passes through the Latta Arcade. You'll hear about the arcade while you walk.

Pass By: Romare Bearden Park, 300 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1913

By the time we reach Romare Bearden Park, where our tour ends, you’ll have a much greater appreciation for the Queen City, its history and its cultural corners.

Pass By: Charlotte center city, Charlotte, NC, USA

The tour goes through Uptown in the city center.



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Service animals allowed"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



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Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City
7/30/2020 - 3/6/2025

Monday - Sunday :

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Duration: 120 To 150 Minutes
Start location: Coco and the Director, 100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Not Included

• Food/Drink
• Smartphone and headphones
• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
• Transportation

Facilities