Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour: 2.5 Hours of Haunted History

Walk past the graves and the spirits that linger there

A 2.5-hour ghost walking tour through Charlotte's Uptown led by a costumed guide who shares haunted stories at three historic bars and the Old Settlers' Cemetery. The tour begins and ends at a bar housed in a historic building with its own ghost stories. Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID. Alcohol is not included but can be purchased at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Charlotte haunted walking tour

• Meet costumed guide at bar
• Hear spooky history and ghosts downtown
• Listen to haunted stories at The Dunhill Hotel
• Pass by Spirit Square and hear hauntings
• Pass by historic theatre and learn about spirits
• Pass by one of Charlotte's most haunted buildings
• Purchase drink at Irish Pub and hear ghost stories
• Walk past Old Settlers’ Cemetery and hear ghost tales
• Return to starting bar

The experience

The tour starts and ends at a bar in a historic building, with the costumed guide leading the group through downtown Charlotte for two and a half hours. Along the way you'll hear about the hauntings of the Dunhill Hotel, the spirits that occupy Spirit Square's entertainment complex, and the dramatic ghosts tied to a historic theatre. The route takes you past the Old Settlers' Cemetery, where the guide shares stories of its ghostly inhabitants. At each of the three bar stops, you can purchase a drink if you want one. The guide will continue the haunted stories as you do.

The tour covers Charlotte's most famous and creepy haunted locations, with the guide drawing on the city's dramatic history to explain why certain buildings and sites are considered among the most haunted in the area. The Dunhill Hotel, Spirit Square, and the historic theatre each have their own documented ghost stories tied to events and people from Charlotte's past. The Old Settlers' Cemetery rounds out the stops with its own collection of ghostly tales.

You'll need to be at least 21 years old with a valid ID to join, and the tour route and drink stops are subject to availability. Bring comfortable walking shoes: moderate physical fitness is recommended for the full two and a half hours on foot through downtown.

What’s included

• Two-and-a-half-hour walking tour through Charlotte's Uptown.
• costumed tour guide leading the group.
• visits to three historic bars with their own ghost stories.
• stories of local hauntings at the Dunhill Hotel, Spirit Square, and a historic theatre.
• walk past the Old Settlers' Cemetery and hear about its ghostly inhabitants.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 19:00 and 19:30

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AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Nightly Spirits

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're comfortable walking for two and a half hours and want to hear Charlotte's haunted stories from a guide in costume. The bars are built into the route, so you can pause and listen at each stop without the tour feeling rushed.

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Top questions

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 bars do we visit on the Charlotte ghost walking tour?

The tour begins and ends at bars housed in historic buildings, with stops at two additional historic bars along the route through Uptown. Each location has its own ghost stories and history tied to Charlotte's past.

How long is the Charlotte ghost walking tour?

The tour runs for two and a half hours, covering the downtown area on foot with stops at the three bars and the Old Settlers' Cemetery.

Is alcohol included in the ghost tour price?

Alcohol is not included, but you can purchase drinks at each of the three bar stops along the route if you'd like one.

What makes the Dunhill Hotel considered haunted?

The Dunhill Hotel has documented ghost stories tied to its history. The guide shares the details and the dramatic events behind its hauntings during the tour.

Do I need to be a certain age to join this tour?

Yes, all guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID to participate in the ghost walking tour.

What is Spirit Square and why is it haunted?

Spirit Square is an entertainment complex in downtown Charlotte with documented hauntings. The guide explains the spirits associated with the buildings and their histories during the tour.