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Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

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Smooth, extra cushion, new golf carts Discounted parking when available. The TRUE Southern Charm Rides tour! Tours leave promptly! Take a 5-star/award winning tour to dig 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, etc. We stop for pictures. We give historical information dating back to the 1700s. Learn where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mining, arts, and tales throughout the cities' history. You will learn about the “medicine man,” the first hospital, the Bootlegger house, etc. 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 many landmarks. Don’t just take our word for it, read our reviews! Our tours have been the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Also, see Southern Charm Haunted/true crime tour!

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1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
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$39.00

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90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

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A Segway tour of Charlotte is fun, safe and informative! Follow your knowledgeable local guide as you glide through the upbeat Uptown neighborhood. Sights on this tour include the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Mint Museum, and the Gantt Center. Choose a 1.5-hour ride, or add an extra 30 minutes to see a couple of additional sights: two historic cemeteries and the stadium home of the Carolina Panthers.

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1 hour 30 minutes
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$75.00

Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

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Maximize time in Asheville with a guided walking tour focused on the city’s history, architecture, and culture. Meet your guide for a sightseeing tour including top landmarks like the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Arcade, and the Basilica of Saint Lawrence. Get to know the unique city of Asheville from the perspective of a local.

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1 hour 45 minutes
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$35.00

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History and Architecture Walking Tour

Wilmington, North Carolina, was founded in the 1720s, which means that the city has over 300 years of colonial history and architecture scattered throughout its streets. Join a local for a guided tour of the city, learning about its history from settlement through today. You’ll also uncover the stories behind its architectural styles which range from Spanish Baroque to Neoclassical.

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Charlotte Historical City Tour

Our daily 2-hour Historic City Tour covers all 4 Wards of Uptown Charlotte. After the first hour we do stop for a 15-minute restroom break at a local market. Then we venture out into several historic neighborhoods that built out from Uptown Charlotte over the years. Each is different with a distinct vibe and feel of their own. Our guides are Charlotte born and have a great knowledge of the city and area. Our vehicles are comfortable and airconditioned. Each guide narrates the tour live as you travel through the areas. If you truly want to know what Charlotte is all about, we can tell you!

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2 hours
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Historical city tour on eco-friendly cart

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Explore Charlotte aboard a 7-person golf cart, on this small-group tour of the area. With a local guide at the wheel, visit popular landmarks like the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, the Imaginon and Levine Museum of the New South, and more. Visit all of Charlotte's historical sites, as well some of the more modern, popular areas in the city.

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1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
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$39.25

Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

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Maximize time in Downtown Asheville with a sightseeing tour led by a local guide. Learn about Asheville's history and culture during a city stroll that includes breweries, distilleries, cafes, and historic sites. See popular landmarks like the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Grove Arcade, and the Leaf Global Arts Center. Taste local beer and spirits during brewery and distillery visits. In lieu of a tour ticket, tip your guide whatever amount you find fair.

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2 hours
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$5.00

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Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

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See Charlotte’s most historic and haunted places with a 1.5-hour walking tour through the Fourth Ward. Follow your experienced guide to the city’s most infamous landmarks, where locals have spotted ghosts for centuries. Hear about Charlotte’s ancient Indian trading path and revolutionary battles, and learn the secrets behind uptown’s spookiest mansions. Watch for theatrical ghosts, medical ghosts, famous ghosts and unknown ghosts as you explore Charlotte’s best preserved historical neighborhood.

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

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Take a spooky stroll through the streets of downtown Asheville on this ghost walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, learn about the area’s hair-raising tales and dark history, like the woman who haunts the Omni Grove Park Inn, the body entombed in the wall of the Basilica of St. Lawrence and much more. It's a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

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2 hours
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Asheville Terrors: Ghosts of the Blue Ridge

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Discover the spooky side of Asheville with this small-group nighttime walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll focused on Asheville's haunted and paranormally active locations. Hear stories about local history as you walk past landmarks including the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Battery Park Hotel, and Pack's Tavern. Choose between two different tour lengths depending on your needs and interests.

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1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Electric Bike Brewery Crawl of Asheville

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Cycle to three of Asheville’s most popular microbreweries, enjoying a drink at the first location. You’ll be riding a state-of-the-art e-bike, so the hills won’t be a problem. In addition to soaking up the local vibe and great scenery, you’ll sample some of the best craft brews in town. If you like beer and bikes, you'll love this tour.

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4 hours
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Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

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Hike the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway on this guided day trip to three scenic waterfalls from Asheville. Take in views of the mountains as you tour the classic road in a comfortable van and hear stories about the area’s natural history and culture from your local guide. Watch for blooming laurels and rhododendron as you walk the easy to moderate trails through lush oak and hickory forests. Enjoy light refreshments along the way with plenty of time to relax by the falls before returning to Asheville.

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5 hours 30 minutes
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$105.00

Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour

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Asheville’s reputation as one of the top cities for brews in the Southeast is well-deserved, but the huge number of breweries to choose from can be intimidating for visitors. Discover which breweries are worth the hype on this Asheville brewery tour, which takes you to craft breweries with behind-the-scene access and ample pours at each. Unlike other Asheville brewery tours, this one is led by a certified cicerone, a recognized expert when it comes to beer.

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3 hours 15 minutes
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$69.00

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Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views

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Discover Asheville’s noteworthy landmarks and architectural gems while covering plenty of ground. 3 Hours (Approximately) tour by electric bike lets you safely navigate Asheville’s hilly terrain. Follow your guide through city streets, greenways, and picturesque neighborhoods. At carefully chosen viewpoints, you’ll stop to hear the stories behind historical sites.

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3 hours
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$75.00

River Arts District Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

Take a walking tour in the River Arts District, or RAD, with a local guide by booking this walking tour. You'll start at Magnetic Theatre and make your way down Depost Street, where you'll stop to check out a gallery. You'll also visit a coffee shop, a taqueria, a music venue, and watch a glass-blowing demonstration.

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2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
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Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace

Explore Charlotte's Forth Ward's most haunted sites and hear their story at your own pace and schedule. This tour, on our smart phone app, is professionally produced with a spooky voice, themed music and sound setting the mood. Go at your own pace, stop anytime. Want to stop at Al Mike's for a pint? Go for it. Or want to roam the cemetery longer for pics? No Problem. Just press play to continue. Why take our tour? - Best deal in town - Professionally produced - Go at your own pace, no need to follow a guide in a large group and struggle to hear. - Listen again after taking the tour.

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35 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes
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UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided Historical Walking Tour in Charlotte

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Quality learning wrapped in a fun experience is our expertise. If you're new to the Queen City, here for a visit, or something in between, here's a fun way to learn about or get refreshed on today's Charlotte and how it came to be. Join us for a guided walking tour looping through the heart of Charlotte and the Center City highlights - Commerce, Arts & Culture, Sports and History. We have curated all that information and experience, highlighting the most interesting, relevant, and fun facts about Charlotte. What a visitor needs to know about Charlotte to really know our city Join us on your visit to Charlotte. Just give us about an hour and a mile, and we will share Charlotte with you!

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1 hour
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$15.00

Manteo Historic Walking Tour

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Go beyond the beaches and see how Manteo is one of the country’s most historic—and mysterious—places. Following your local guide, you’ll hear all about the “Lost Colony” of Roanoke, how pirates (like Blackbeard) lived and pillaged right here, the Underground Railroad, and more. In just one short excursion, you’ll traverse 400+ years of history at its wildest.

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1 to 2 hours
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$28.00

Private Pedicab Tour of Downtown Raleigh

As the capital city of North Carolina, Raleigh has some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in the state. Whether it’s your first visit or if you’re revisiting, this private pedicab tour will provide you with an introduction to downtown. You’ll hop in a pedicab and cruise through the city, passing by sites like the recently renovated Moore Square, the North Carolina State Capitol, and the Historic Oakwood neighborhood.

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1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes
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$60.00

Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

Explore Asheville's historic city center at your own pace and schedule on our smart phone guided tour on our walking tour app. Why take this to - Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour NEVER expires. - Stop anytime, get a drink, meal, explore, and continue when ready. - Listen again after taking it in person. - Professionally produced with top notch narration and music to set the atmosphere. We are going to pass many points of interest and I won’t be surprised – or upset – if you want to pause the tour and browse in one of the many unique shops or art galleries or if you want to stop and recharge at one of the great restaurants or bars. I’ll just wait patiently on the sidewalk and when you come back out, we will resume the tour when you are ready. Try doing that on a group tour!! Are you ready? I’ll meet you just outside the Asheville Art Museum at the blue orb at Pack Square.

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1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes
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Mountain Mural Tour-River Arts and Downtown Asheville

From wall-to-wall, it’s a roving trip through town to uncover the best of Asheville’s under-the-radar street art, graffiti, murals, and more. Get creative and book your tour today!

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1 hour 30 minutes
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$45.00

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Wilmington Wine and History Stroll

Discover Wilmington's history and architecture on a unique downtown tour starting and ending at local wine bars. Stroll through the National Historic Register District, exploring colonial, antebellum, and Gothic architecture. Enjoy pit stops at wine bars (drinks are at your own expense) and gain insights from the 1500s to the present from your guide.

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2 hours 15 minutes
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$30.00

Half-Day E-Bike Tour of Wilmington's History, Haunts & Breweries

Combine history, sightseeing, and craft beer with this half-day small-group guided e-bike tour around Wilmington. With an e-bike, you can go further with less effort. Follow your guide around to multiple historical and significant sites around downtown, such as Thalian Hall Center, Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery, and Bellamy Mansion, and stop at three breweries along the way.

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4 hours
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$85.00

Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw(Pedicab)

Discover the charm of Raleigh, NC through a unique lens with our captivating Rickshaw tours. Lets us whisk you away on a delightful journey through the city's historic streets, lush parks and vibrant neighborhoods. Our knowledgeable guides will regale you with fascinating tales and insider insights, ensuring an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike. Book your tour today and let us pedal you through the heart of NC's capital city!

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2 hours to 2 hours 10 minutes
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$120.00

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Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

History and Architecture Walking Tour

Charlotte Historical City Tour

Historical city tour on eco-friendly cart

Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Asheville Terrors: Ghosts of the Blue Ridge

Electric Bike Brewery Crawl of Asheville

Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

Downtown Asheville Guided Brewery Walking Tour

Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views

River Arts District Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace

UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided Historical Walking Tour in Charlotte

Manteo Historic Walking Tour

Private Pedicab Tour of Downtown Raleigh

Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

Mountain Mural Tour-River Arts and Downtown Asheville

Wilmington Wine and History Stroll

Half-Day E-Bike Tour of Wilmington's History, Haunts & Breweries

Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw(Pedicab)

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