The 8 Most Popular Charlotte Ghost Tours

1.Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Join Carolina History & Haunts for a 90-minute evening walk through Charlotte’s Fourth Ward and Old Settlers Cemetery. Guides such as Elizabeth and Artie mix theatrical storytelling with tales of medical ghosts, old mansions, gold mines, tunnels, and Charlotte’s first hospital. The route is family-friendly, but sturdy shoes help on uneven sidewalks.

“Our tour guide, Elizabeth, was very good at keeping the entire group engaged. She was very dramatic in her delivery, and you can tell she is very passionate about what she does! Loved this tour and would 10/10 come again!”

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2.Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Ride LaZoom’s open-sided bus through Charlotte with comic guides such as Paul and Betty, hearing stories of Foy Cooper, Razor Girl, haunted graves, Depression-era ghosts, and spectral bartenders. Expect sketch comedy, audience interaction, true crime, and BYOB. The adult humor is bawdy, and the bus has no onboard restroom.

“This was such a refreshing experience. These guys had their performance down and were extremely funny.”

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3.Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk through downtown Charlotte with a costumed Nightly Spirits guide such as Lisa, Tyler, or Jordan, hearing ghost stories at the Dunhill Hotel, Spirit Square, a historic theater, and Old Settlers Cemetery. The two-hour route visits up to three bars, though drinks cost extra. Groups are capped at 12 and all participants must be 21 or older.

“Tyler was absolutely amazing and we had the best time! He had amazing storytelling skills and was so knowledgeable of the city!”

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4.Charlotte’s Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride an open-air electric golf cart through Charlotte after dark, stopping at Elmwood Cemetery, Old Settlers Cemetery, Fourth Ward, Rí Rá Irish Pub, and Overcarsh House. Guides such as Brenda, Caleb, Darlene, Peyton, and Kayla mix true crime, ghost stories, local history, humor, and occasional scares. The tour is for ages 13 and up.

“Brenda was a great and informative guide on tour……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..”

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5.Curses & Corsets: Charlotte’s Candlelight Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

Walk one mile through Charlotte after dark with a local guide from US Ghost Adventures. Hear documented tales at eight haunted sites, including First Presbyterian Church, Old Settlers Cemetery, the Bootlegger house, and McNinch House Restaurant. Guides such as Luke, John, and Laura mix history, humor, and spooky storytelling.

“Our tour guide John was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. We had a great time and learned a lot!”

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6.Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour – Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 35 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Follow a smartphone-guided audio tour through central Charlotte at your own pace. Hear about grave robbers at Old Settlers Cemetery, Dusty at the Dunhill Hotel, haunted pubs, a theater, the Tyron House Apartments fire, Settlers Lane’s hanging tree, and the Bootlegger House. The route takes about 35 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes and ends a few blocks from the start.

“it was fun to take this tour! i loved being able to do it at my own pace! i learned a lot about the local history!”

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7.Haunted City Guided Tour on Rydables

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $79

You’ll learn Charlotte ghost stories while riding a Rydable scooter through Historic 4th Ward, Historic 1st Ward, Settlers Cemetery, the Dunhill Hotel, and Spirit Square. A training session comes first. Guides John and Isaiah help you get comfortable, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“We liked the ease of the ride but n the tour since were all over 50. John, the tour guide was very outgoing, friendly and knowledgeable. Isaiah was his wonderful and helpful assistant. We enjoyed every minute.”

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8.Charlotte Rydables Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Join Charlotte NC Tours LLC for a 90-minute English-language ghost tour on a Rydable scooter. Guide John leads a small group through Fourth Ward, the Dunhill Hotel, Rí Rá Irish Pub, and Fire Station 4, sharing stories of Charlotte’s restless spirits. Water, taxes, and the scooter are included.

“John was an excellent guide. The tour was very informative. Seats haunts throughout the city! Highly recommend”

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