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

Overview
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.
City: Charlotte
Tue 22 Apr
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Starting at $11.99
Tue 22 Apr
Starting at $11.99
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What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What To Expect
1
Old Settlers Cemetery
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.
2
St Peter's Episcopal Church
The tour passes by St Peter's Episcopal Church. You'll hear about the church and its history while you walk.
3
McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
The tour passes by the small theatre which is housed in the former First Baptist Church.
4
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
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.
5
St Peter's Catholic Church
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!
6
Mint Museum Uptown
The tour passes by the Mint Museum and the original Branch Mint which was moved to this location, brick by painstaking brick.
7
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
The tour passes by the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
8
Latta Arcade
The tour passes through the Latta Arcade. You'll hear about the arcade while you walk.
9
Romare Bearden Park
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.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Reviews (29)
Peter_G
Dec 2024
It was great, however at times difficult to understand due to the noise around. Plus, the narrator speaks way too quick for foreigners. But it was an interesting experience.
Julianne_R
Jun 2024
Tour was great, the app is sensitive to distance, I would expand proximity to trigger the audible so it starts soon or you can find shade. Otherwise great!
Gail_G
Feb 2024
Once I got past the download frustrations I loved the app. Our self guided walking tour was fascinating. Good audio, great information, and we saw sites that would’ve been missed otherwise. I highly recommend this tour.

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