Taste & Cycle Charlotte
Charlotte, USA
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Prepare your arteries for an onslaught of deep fried goodness on this Charlotte cycling tour for those keen to get a taste of the South. Pro tip: Biking from point to point frees up some calories best spent on fried chicken, fried pickles, fried calamari…
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Highlights
- Bike through Charlotte with a local guide
- Eat your way around the city's most beautiful neighbourhoods
- Nibble on fried chicken, pickles, and calamari, as well as some traditional southern cornbread
- Discover why the Food Network has featured so many of Charlotte's food stops
- Check out some on Charlotte's grandest homes and the city's gorgeous architecture
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Meeting point:
101 South Tryon St, Inside the Overstreet Mall, Charlotte, NC 28202
Directions:
Go to Chimas Restaurant at 139 S. Tryon St. While facing Chimas entrance on South Tryon St, look to your left and there is an alley alongside the building. Walk all the way down the alley. It curves to the left. Enter the double glass doors into the Overstreet Mall. Once you are in the mall you will see Starbucks to your right. Look for Bijoux Bellagio retail store. Climb the stairs next to Bijoux Bellagio. Our shop is right next door to Top Shoe Repair.
- Starting time: 10.00 AM
- Ending point:
101 S. Tryon St, inside the Overstreet Mall, Charlotte, NC 28202
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, bike, helmet, lock, tasting fees.
Exclusions: Lunch, tips and gratuities for your guide.
'Ooh' and 'aah' over some of Charlotte's most beautiful sights as you bike through the city with a local guide. Explore Charlotte's gorgeous parks, lush gardens, and historic neighbourhood on this Charlotte bike tour that evens the exercise out with a healthy dose of Charlotte food!
All your senses will be engaged as we follow Charlotte’s path of progress from pre-revolutionary Native American trading paths to today’s culturally rich Southern bank town. On this Charlotte day tour you'll hear the story of how Charlotte came to be, while riding by the city’s oldest homes and newest postmodern skyscrapers before stopping at a park across from the new Wells Fargo Cultural Campus. From the park, you will see the outside of Uptown Charlotte’s newest museums, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mint Museum, and Gantt Center. While in uptown, we'll experience southern favorites from one of the many local restaurants here, and your guide with give you the lowdown on the local cuisine, how it's prepared, and why it is that we love it so much (although you'll get a pretty good idea when you're tasting it!).
Next on this Charlotte food tour, we'll head to South End and learn about Charlotte’s first industrial district, an area that was recently named the third best comeback neighbourhood of the southeast. After taking in the sights of South End, we stop at nearby Latta Park, our city’s most historically significant outdoor space. Taste delicious fried chicken wings from one of South End’s legendary establishments. Can't get more southern than that!
Cycle along the tree-lined streets and learn the history of Dilworth, Charlotte’s first suburban neighbourhood. Marvel at the large homes with exceptionally beautiful yards, some dating from the early 1900s. We'll make a couple more stops in this neighbourhood to try even more of the local fare, and finish our tour of Charlotte with full bellies. Time to fall into a food coma!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, bike, helmet, lock, tasting fees.
Exclusions: Lunch, tips and gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Comfortable shoes for walking, lightweight and lightly-coloured clothing during the warm months, wide-brimmed hats, raincoats and umbrellas are also recommended.
Your Trip: This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Travellers must be 12 and over to do this tour. Travellers between aged between 12 and 17 inclusively must be accompanied by a parent.
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