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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends in front of the fountain in Romare Bearden Park.
Itinerary
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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.
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The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church, the oldest recognizable structure in the city.
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Old Settlers Cemetery (Pass by)
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.
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The Dunhill Hotel (Pass by)
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.
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St Peter's Episcopal Church (Pass by)
The tour passes by St Peter's Episcopal Church. You'll hear about the church and its history while you walk.
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The tour passes by the small theatre which is housed in the former First Baptist Church.
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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.
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You'll pass by The Green, Charlotte's literary-themed park where part of The Hunger Games movie was filmed.
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St Peter's Catholic Church (Pass by)
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!
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Mint Museum Uptown (Pass by)
The tour passes by the Mint Museum and the original Branch Mint which was moved to this location, brick by painstaking brick.
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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (Pass by)
The tour passes by the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
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The tour passes through the Latta Arcade. You'll hear about the arcade while you walk.
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Romare Bearden Park (Pass by)
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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The tour goes through Uptown in the city center.
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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
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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