This "Bridgerton"-themed bus takes you on a mobile tea party tour of Charlotte
They launched their bus tours in April to offer an activity for those looking for things to do in a sober or family-friendly setting.
How it works: The tour, which lasts about two hours, takes you through popular Charlotte neighborhoods. Meanwhile, your tour guide shares both historical and scandalous facts about the city and the queen it's named after.
Expect games, royal photo ops complete with a throne backdrop, a curtsy tutorial, and in true "Bridgerton" fashion, Queen Charlotte will crown one lucky passenger as the diamond of the season.
It makes a 30-minute stop at The Market at 7th Street in Uptown.
The vibe: The 28-person bus, which its owner calls the Royal Carriage, was designed to be whimsical, decorated with floral wallpaper, a ceiling lined with flowers and pink lighting.
Sip on this: On board, you'll enjoy six custom tea flavors, including a blue matcha that turns pink when mixed with lemonade, and a peach mango refresher made with green tea.
You can pair the tea with light snacks and desserts. You'll also receive a custom tea tumbler to take home.
If you go: Whimsy Wheels Wander Tours run every Saturday and Sunday from 12-2pm and another from 3-5pm.
Tickets are $69 per person. "Bridgerton" attire is encouraged but not required.
Private events and custom tours are available Monday through Friday.
What's next: Starting in August, they'll add a Friday night "naughty tour," which will be a theater-based experience featuring dance numbers, including some burlesque, and it'll be BYOB.
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