UPTOWN FUNK: THE STORY oF cHARLOTTE

Yes, we are delighted to offer a thorough tour description. Additionally, we send a welcome email to students to set expectations and a list of reference materials for educators to help prepare students for the tour.

Our UPTOWN FUNK Tour is a 1 to 1 1/2 hour, 1-mile loop through Uptown Charlotte, starting at Romare Bearden Park. It includes approximately 8 stops, such as Old Settlers' Cemetery, the Bank of America Corporate Center lobby, and cultural institutions like The Bechtler, The Gantt, and The Mint Uptown. Our guides explore Charlotte's history, sports, and arts & culture at each stop, offering valuable insights. The tour encourages students to reflect on their learning while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of the city center. We customize the tour to meet specific group needs, ensuring an unforgettable educational journey.

We can accommodate groups of any size. Large groups are subdivided and tour back-to-back with dedicated professional tour guides to ensure a personalized experience for everyone.

We are currently booking for the current academic year. Please schedule your tour early to secure your preferred date and time.

As a CMS-approved vendor, we charge $10 per participant for the tour. Educators and adult chaperones are free. We provide a final invoice for the school coordinator's approval and submission upon completion, ensuring transparency and accountability in the payment process.

The tour begins and ends at Romare Bearden Park, conveniently located for bus drop-off and pick-up across from Truist Field on S. Mint Street between 3rd and MLK Boulevard in Charlotte.

Yes, bathroom facilities are available before and after the tour at Romare Bearden Park, where the tour starts and ends.

Yes, there are optional meal and snack arrangements, either picnic-style at Romare Bearden Park or dining at nearby Uptown restaurants and food halls and food courts.

Most tours are scheduled in the morning, typically starting between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. However, we can accommodate afternoon tours upon request. Schools can specify their preferred start time to best fit their schedule.

Generally, we assign one guide per group of up to 35 students. Additionally, we feature a "tour bomber," who interacts with groups fun and engagingly, quizzing students on what they've learned to reinforce key educational points highlighted by teachers.

Before the tour, we provide educators with reference materials, such as readings and videos, that can be used to prepare students. Students do not need to bring additional materials on the tour, as everything necessary for their educational experience will be provided.