Charlotte Rydables Ghost Tour: Haunted 4th Ward on Scooters

Ghost stories on wheels: what the Rydables let you cover that a walking tour can't

The Charlotte Rydables Ghost Tour is a 90-minute guided ride through the historic Fourth Ward on motorized animal scooters, where you learn the stories of Charlotte's restless ghosts from the Civil War era onward. Training happens before you ride, so no experience is needed. Kids under 12 ride with a parent. Ages 12 and up operate their own scooter. The tour includes the scooter, bottled water, and all fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore haunted Charlotte landmarks

• Training session on Rydable scooters
• Visit Historic 4th Ward neighborhood
• See Dunhill Hotel and hear ghost stories
• Explore block with Ri Ra's Pub and Spirit Square
• Stop at firefighter landmark and learn history

The experience

You start with a training session to get comfortable on the Rydable (a motorized scooter shaped like an animal) before the tour begins. That means no prior riding experience required, and the guide walks you through the controls so you're ready to move. Once you're set, you ride through the historic Fourth Ward, a neighborhood dating back to the 1700s with structures from the post-Civil War period that are said to be haunted. The scooters let you cover ground the walking tours can't, moving between stops without the fatigue of a longer walk.

The tour hits several locations tied to Charlotte's ghost stories. You'll see the Dunhill Hotel, a historic building designed by Louis Asbury that houses some of the city's restless spirits. The tour also takes you through a block that includes Ri Ra's Irish Pub, the Carolina Theatre, and Spirit Square: all reportedly home to ghosts. At a beautiful landmark, you'll stop to learn about a former firefighter whose spirit still inhabits the space, and hear about the architect who designed it. The guide shares the stories of who these ghosts were and why they're still here, turning the neighborhood into a narrative of the city's past.

The whole ride takes 90 minutes, which means you get the ghost stories and the movement without committing half your day. Bottled water is included, and the scooter and all fees are covered in the price. Everyone from toddlers (riding with a parent) to great-grandparents can join. The tour is built for all fitness levels. Kids under 12 must ride with an adult. Kids 12 and up book their own scooter and operate it independently.

What’s included

• Rydable scooter for the duration of the tour.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• live guide in English.
• training session before the ride begins.

Options for this experience

2 options

Children aged 12 and over can ride aloneGuide in English · 19:00

Charlotte Rydables Ghost TourGuide in English · 18:00 and 19:00Children aged 2 to 11 ride with an adult

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 18:00 and 19:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Charlotte NC Tours LLC, Greenville Glides

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover Charlotte's haunted sites without the pace of a walking tour: the scooters let you move between stops and see more ground in 90 minutes than you would on foot. It's also the right pick if your group spans ages and fitness levels, since everyone from toddlers to older adults can participate, with kids under 12 riding alongside a parent and older kids operating their own scooter.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Fourth Ward and why are the ghosts there from the Civil War era?

The Fourth Ward is a historic Charlotte neighborhood with structures dating back to the post-Civil War period. The tour visits these buildings and shares the stories of the spirits said to inhabit them, though the guide will explain the specific histories at each stop.

Do I need to know how to ride a scooter before I book?

No. The tour starts with a training session so you can get used to driving the Rydable before the ghost tour begins. Everyone gets the same introduction, regardless of experience.

What's included in the price?

The Rydable scooter, bottled water, and all fees and taxes are included. Gratuity is not included but is always welcome.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs 90 minutes from start to finish, including the training session and all the stops through the Fourth Ward.

Are there other ways to get to the tour if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby the tour location, so you can reach the starting point without driving.