Charlotte Black History Tour: Explore Hidden Gems

Discover Charlotte’s hidden gems on a 2.5-hour Black History Van Tour. Experience history, culture, and local flavors while supporting black-owned businesses.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fourth Ward - The historic 4th Ward is a stunning urban neighborhood that has been home to several influential African American leaders.
  • Romare Bearden Park - Romare Bearden, an internationally renowned artist from the Charlotte area, was a contemporary of Picasso and spent time in Paris. This park is dedicated to his memory and draws…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Museum Entrance
Additional Information

On this tour, we’ll uncover the hidden gems of Charlotte that many visitors overlook. The contributions of Black individuals have significantly shaped the city’s progress. We’ll delve into this rich history through various experiences, including sights, sounds, and cuisine, and we’ll meet locals who are actively influencing Charlotte’s future….

Location
101 S Tryon St suite 16
South Tryon Street
We are located inside the ONE SOUTH AT THE PLAZA Building which is part of the Overstreet Mall . Our office is at the top of two short flights of stairs, directly to the left of Walgreens, Which Wich, a shop that used to be CC's Accessories. It's in the same building as the Omni Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Louboone
Nov 13, 2024
Informative and Awesome Historical Tour - Our Senior Ministry toured Charlotte with Dianna and it was awesome. Her knowledge of Charlotte’s African American history was amazing. Dianna's passion for sharing Charlotte's history really made the experience unforgettable. We loved her professionalism and interactions with the group. I highly recommend it.
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Tiya_r
Oct 14, 2024
It was an awesome... - It was an awesome experience. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Charlotte. Dianna was a great tour guide and well informed. Highly recommend this tour.
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Toni_d
Oct 11, 2024
Worth The Trip....Knowledge of Another Kind - Tour Date: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024. My most memroable part of the tour was riding thru the Hstorical Black College...Johnson C Smith University. First of all, I was unaware that Charlotte, NC was home to such an educational institution. Secondly, I enjoyed seeing several students walking around on the campus along with their football / track field & lastly, l loved learning about individuals, black, who are returning to the community, building businesses and restoring homes. I also enjoyed going to the black owned tea shop called: The Pauline Tea Bar Apothecary. The host was fantasic with a spirit & heart for empowerment. Toni
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Navigate59966931808
Oct 9, 2024
Finding the facts about our history - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and cordial, it made you feel like you were with family members. The places we visited were part of the African American journey
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Melissa_m
Oct 8, 2024
The best tour! - Thank you Dianna for a memorable experience. This is a must do tour if you want to learn about the history of Charlotte. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Charlotte.
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Melissa_m
Oct 7, 2024
Best tour to experience the real Charlotte - If you want to see Charlotte and learn about its history, this is hands down the tour to do. Dianna was extremely knowledgeable and fun, and showed me places I wouldn’t have seen otherwise. This was definitely the highlight of my Charlotte experience. Highly recommend! Thank you Dianna!
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Mobile53645943453
Oct 5, 2024
Excellent Black history tour - The tour was very good. I received a message stating that the pickup location had changed. In addition, Carol called to follow up and make sure I was aware of the change. She was very pleasant and helpful. Dianna was our tour guide. She was very nice and extremely informative. The overall feel of the tour was like traveling with friends and family. She answered all questions promptly and was very courteous. I learned quite a bit about Charlotte and plan to go back to visit some of the places she highlighted during the tour. I highly recommed this tour.
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Doris_b
Sep 15, 2024
Time Well Spent - My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary, so we visited Charlotte for a few days. I scheduled this specific tour for us because it is worthwhile to hear about Black history wherever we find ourselves, and I had read the rave reviews from previous participants. Dianna, our engaging, knowledgeable, and professional tour guide, provided an outing that was informative, pleasant, and exhilarating. Afterward, my husband shared with me that Dianna lives the history that she talks about. We could clearly see that she is invested in helping to build up community in Charlotte. This fact added a deeper level to the tour experience. Indicative of this deeper level was the stop at the tea shop. The vibe at the shop was warm and inviting. And we sat for a while to converse and enjoy the tea we purchased there. Kudos to the charming shop owner. Overall, the tour was simultaneously relaxing and stimulating and left us with a greater appreciation of the Queen City. And we applaud Dianna for spearheading this valuable experience.
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Kimberlyjs7392gc
Aug 1, 2024
Wonderful Tour Full of History - We had a wonderful black perspective tour of Charlotte with Dianna. I was so inspired and grateful for the past and present history of Charlotte's communities. I was also hopeful for what's to come in the future.
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Benita_l
Nov 17, 2024
Well-paced history lesson - Going to the Pauline Tea Shop and learning about how residents of the community are purchasing properties
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