Southern Food Tour - Half Day Bike Tour

Highlights / General details

Nothing compliments the South's grand old mansions better than a dose of barbecue, cornbread, and fried chicken. This cycling tour matches the elegant architecture of Charlotte with the simple pleasure of eating fried goods. Welcome to paradise. Eat and bike your way through Charlotte with a local. Get into the southern way of life with plenty of gut-busting southern food. Burn off those calories with a bike ride through Charlotte's most lively neighborhoods. Discover one of Charlotte's best local haunts - a 24-hour French bakery!

Inclusion

Tasting fees; Highly qualified English speaking guide; Bike rental.

Exclusion

Items of a personal nature; Tips & gratuities for your guide.

Hours of operation

Available: Thursday - Sunday (March-October); Start time at 2:00pm. No trip departure 4-6 Jul 2014; 29 Aug - 1 Sep 2014; 3-5 Apr 2015; 8-10 May 2015; 22-25 May 2015; 3-5 Jul 2015; 4-7 Sep 2015.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Location Meeting point: 101 South Tryon Street, 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.) Finish point: 101 South Tryon st, inside the Overstreet Mall, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Itinerary If it's the calorie intake you're worried about, never fear! Burn off some of that fried goodness as you bike around the city, taking in the beautiful sights and getting to know Charlotte from a local point of view. On this Charlotte tour, we'll cruise along the tree-lined streets and learn the history of Dilworth and Myers Park, Charlotte’s first suburban neighborhoods. After displaying our best manners in one of Charlotte’s more proper places, we hang out in the more fun and casual neighborhoods. Plaza Midwood is easily Charlotte’s most diverse and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. You’ll hear the laughter, music, and conversation pouring out of the numerous restaurants and shops, getting you right into the swing of local Charlotte life. Just down The Plaza and around the corner is NODA, the must-see budding arts district with a lively nightlife, which will be our final destination on this Charlotte bike tour. We stop at one of the most popular hotspots in Charlotte, our very own 24-hour French bakery. Yes, you read that correctly, a 24-hour bakery! Could there be a better way to end your Charlotte tour? Didn't think so.

Participant restrictions

Travelers must be 12 and over to do this tour. Travelers aged between 12 and 17 inclusively must be accompanied by a parent.

Additional Information Comfortable shoes for walking, lightweight and lightly colored clothing during the warm months, wide-brimmed hats, raincoats and umbrellas are also recommended if the weather calls for them.

Itinerary

If it's the calorie intake you're worried about, never fear! Burn off some of that fried goodness as you bike around the city, taking in the beautiful sights and getting to know Charlotte from a local point of view. On this Charlotte tour, we'll cruise along the tree-lined streets and learn the history of Dilworth and Myers Park, Charlotte’s first suburban neighborhoods. After displaying our best manners in one of Charlotte’s more proper places, we hang out in the more fun and casual neighborhoods. Plaza Midwood is easily Charlotte’s most diverse and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. You’ll hear the laughter, music, and conversation pouring out of the numerous restaurants and shops, getting you right into the swing of local Charlotte life. Just down The Plaza and around the corner is NODA, the must-see budding arts district with a lively nightlife, which will be our final destination on this Charlotte bike tour. We stop at one of the most popular hotspots in Charlotte, our very own 24-hour French bakery. Yes, you read that correctly, a 24-hour bakery! Could there be a better way to end your Charlotte tour? Didn't think so.

Participant restrictions Travelers must be 12 and over to do this tour. Travelers aged between 12 and 17 inclusively must be accompanied by a parent.

Location

Meeting point: 101 South Tryon Street, 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.) Finish point: 101 South Tryon st, inside the Overstreet Mall, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Itinerary If it's the calorie intake you're worried about, never fear! Burn off some of that fried goodness as you bike around the city, taking in the beautiful sights and getting to know Charlotte from a local point of view. On this Charlotte tour, we'll cruise along the tree-lined streets and learn the history of Dilworth and Myers Park, Charlotte’s first suburban neighborhoods. After displaying our best manners in one of Charlotte’s more proper places, we hang out in the more fun and casual neighborhoods. Plaza Midwood is easily Charlotte’s most diverse and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. You’ll hear the laughter, music, and conversation pouring out of the numerous restaurants and shops, getting you right into the swing of local Charlotte life. Just down The Plaza and around the corner is NODA, the must-see budding arts district with a lively nightlife, which will be our final destination on this Charlotte bike tour. We stop at one of the most popular hotspots in Charlotte, our very own 24-hour French bakery. Yes, you read that correctly, a 24-hour bakery! Could there be a better way to end your Charlotte tour? Didn't think so.

Participant restrictions Travelers must be 12 and over to do this tour. Travelers aged between 12 and 17 inclusively must be accompanied by a parent.

Additional Information Comfortable shoes for walking, lightweight and lightly colored clothing during the warm months, wide-brimmed hats, raincoats and umbrellas are also recommended if the weather calls for them.

Policies This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12. If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation