8 Charlotte Ghost Tours Worth Staying Up For

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 walk through Charlotte’s Fourth Ward and Old Settlers Cemetery. Guides such as Elizabeth and Artie mix theatrical ghost stories with Charlotte history, from medical scandals and tunnels to North Carolina’s gold rush. Expect easy city walking, uneven sidewalks, and a family-friendly tone.

“Great walking tour, very knowledgeable about the history of Charlotte. Artie did a wonderful job, would recommend.”

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2.Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours

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

LaZoom’s Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour takes you from Camp Road through haunted burial grounds, old bars, a gothic mansion, and true-crime tales. Expect a one-hour open-sided bus ride, BYOB rules, crowd interaction, and comedy from performers such as Paul and Betty. The tone is adult, loud, and often raunchy.

“Easily the highlight of our trip to Charlotte. The bus had a small group, but they put on a full-throated show. Paul was a laugh riot. Thanks for a great time!”

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3.Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk Charlotte’s Uptown with a costumed guide such as Jordan, Tyler, or Lisa, hearing ghost stories at Dunhill Hotel, Spirit Square, a historic theatre, and Old Settlers Cemetery. The two-hour tour includes up to three bars, but drinks cost extra. Groups are limited to 12 and all participants must be 21 or older.

“Our Booze and Boos ghost tour began on a cold, moonlit Saturday night three days after Valentines. We gathered at the Dunhill Hotel and had some drinks – dare I say spirits – before the rest of the tour group arrived. Deidra, or was it Dead-ra?, introduced herself as our tour guide and quickly passed out glow sticks so we wouldn’t get lost as we toured the Uptown sights and gave us an EMF Detector to help determine if spirits were nearby. The lights quickly went from green to red indicating spirits were close by. Deidra began the tour with great information about the history and ghosts within the Dunhill,…”

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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 through Charlotte after dark with guides such as Brenda, Peyton, Kayla, and Mackey. This 90-minute open-air golf cart tour visits Elmwood Cemetery, Old Settlers Cemetery, Fourth Ward, Ri Ra Irish Pub, and the Overcarsh House, mixing true crime, ghost tales, local history, humor, and a few scares.

“Very enjoyable, the hosts were entertaining and had lots of local stories about the sites. Beautiful Charlotte in the early evening hauntingly picturesque sites.”

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

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

Start outside Charlotte’s Dunhill Hotel at 8 PM for a one-mile candlelight walk led by a local guide. Hear documented tales at First Presbyterian Church, Old Settlers Cemetery, the Bootlegger house, McNinch House, and the city’s Bermuda Triangle. Guides such as Luke, John, Laura, and others bring a mix of history, humor, and suspense.

“The tour was great. Great sites and stories. Our guide was knowledgeable and a great storyteller that engaged us at every site”

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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 tales of grave robbers, haunted hotels, taverns, a theater, an old fire site, and the city’s former hanging tree. The 35-minute to 1-hour-15-minute walk costs $6.75 per person and runs in English.

“Just leave it playing, and you can casually walk to each point of interest. We had a great time learning more about Charlotte.”

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7.Charlotte: Haunted City Guided Tour on Rydables

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

Ride a Rydable through Charlotte’s Historic 4th and 1st Wards with an English-speaking guide. After training, you’ll hear ghost stories at Settlers Cemetery, the Dunhill Hotel, Spirit Square, and other old city sites. Groups are limited to 10, and John and Isaiah may be part of your guide team.

“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

You’ll ride a Rydable scooter through central Charlotte with a guide such as John, hearing ghost stories at Fourth Ward, the Dunhill Hotel, Ri Ra Irish Pub, and Fire Station 4. The 90-minute tour includes a scooter, bottled water, fees, and a maximum of 10 people.

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

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