Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour: Self-Guided at Your Pace

Walk Charlotte's Haunted Sites on Your Own Schedule

This self-guided walking tour of Charlotte's Fourth Ward uses a smartphone app with professionally produced audio to tell the stories of haunted sites including Old Settlers' Cemetery, Founders Hall, and local taverns. You control the pace entirely—pause to linger at any stop, grab a drink, take photos, or skip ahead whenever you want. The audio guide is in English and suitable for ages 12 and up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore haunted sites in Charlotte

• Visit Old Settlers’ Cemetery
• Stop outside Founders Hall
• Pause at local pub for a drink
• Stop outside Dunhill building
• Stop outside the Theater
• Visit Tyron House Apartments Fire site
• Stop outside McNinch House Restaurant
• Walk through haunted Settlers Lane
• Stop at Alexander Michaels tavern
• Stop outside Bootlegger House

The Experience

The tour starts in Old Settlers' Cemetery, the oldest burial ground in Charlotte, where you'll hear the stories of those buried there and the grave robbers who once walked its grounds. From there, the route moves through Fourth Ward's most haunted landmarks: Founders Hall with its resident ghost, a local pub where spirits still linger, the Dunhill with its history and the ghost of Dusty, and a historic theater with its own spectral inhabitants. Each stop is narrated with a spooky voice and themed music that sets the mood, but you're in control—press play when you're ready to move on.

The app guides you to ten stops total, including the site of the Tyron House Apartments Fire, McNinch House Restaurant (where you'll learn about Mattie), the old Settlers Lane with its hanging tree history, Alexander Michaels tavern, and the bootlegger house. The entire route takes 35 minutes to just over an hour depending on how long you linger at each location. Want to pause for a drink at one of the pubs on the route? The tour waits for you. Want to spend extra time photographing gravestones or exploring the cemetery? No problem—there's no guide rushing you along or a group waiting to move on.

Everything happens on your smartphone through the walking tour app, so you'll need a charged phone and the app downloaded before you start. The tour is entirely outdoors in Fourth Ward, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. The audio is professionally produced and works at any fitness level, making it accessible whether you're visiting Charlotte for the first time or exploring a neighborhood you thought you knew.

What’s included

• Smartphone-guided audio tour on the walking tour app.
• self-paced access to ten haunted Fourth Ward sites including Old Settlers' Cemetery, Founders Hall, local taverns, and historic fire sites.
• professionally produced spooky narration and themed music.
• ability to pause, replay, and revisit the tour anytime.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by WalknTours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to explore Charlotte's haunted history without a group or a guide setting the pace. The self-guided format means you can linger at the cemetery for photos, duck into a pub for a drink, or move through stops quickly—whatever suits your mood and schedule that day.

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Top questions

What's the oldest cemetery stop on this Charlotte ghost tour?

Old Settlers' Cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Charlotte and the tour's first major stop. You'll hear the stories of those buried there and learn about the grave robbers who once walked its grounds.

Can I pause the tour and come back to it later?

Yes. The app lets you stop at any point, and you can listen again after you've finished the tour. There's no time pressure or group schedule to follow.

Do I need to follow a guide or stay with a group?

No. This is entirely self-guided on your smartphone app. You walk at your own pace and control when you move between stops, so you're never struggling to hear over a crowd or waiting for others to catch up.

How many haunted sites does the tour visit?

The tour includes ten stops across Fourth Ward, from Old Settlers' Cemetery to the bootlegger house, covering haunted theaters, taverns, restaurants, and historic fire sites.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the tour is suitable for ages 12 and up. The audio guide is in English and professionally produced with spooky narration and themed music.

What do I need to bring or pay for along the way?

You'll need a smartphone with the walking tour app downloaded and a charged battery. The tour itself is all outdoors and doesn't include entrance tickets, food, water, or an in-person guide—those are on you if you want them.