Charlotte Haunted & True Crime Golf Cart Tour
Ghost Stories & Crime History on Charlotte's Only Open-Air Golf Cart
You ride an open-air electric golf cart through Charlotte's Fourth Ward, Old Settlers' Cemetery, and other haunted sites while a local guide recounts ghost stories and true crime history. The motorized route covers 72+ acres and multiple neighborhoods in 90 minutes, with stops where you step off to hear the stories in place. Tours run Friday and Saturday nights with a six-person minimum, and parking is discounted with your ticket.
Step-by-step itinerary
- Old Settlers’ Cemetery10m
- Fourth Ward30m
Haunted and true crime golf cart tour
- Pick up at the Market
- Ride through 72-acre cemetery
- Discover lurking ghost stories
- Visit oldest cemetery in Charlotte
- Tour Fourth Ward haunted sites
- Learn about local tragedy and haunts
The experience
Our guide pulled up to the Market at 7th Street in a vintage electric golf cart, already rattling off a story about the Fourth Ward before we'd even climbed aboard. That's how these tours work here. The moment you're in your seat, you're already three decades into someone else's tragedy. The cart moves slow enough that you can actually see the buildings, the old hotel windows, the street corners where things happened, but fast enough to cover ground most walking tours can't touch. Ninety minutes, and you'll pass through two cemeteries, including the 72-acre Old Settlers' Cemetery that opened in 1853, plus the neighborhoods where the hauntings stick around.
The golf cart lets you get off at certain stops: graveyards mostly, and a few of the older structures in Fourth Ward where the stories have weight. Your guide knows which graves matter, which houses still have reports, and which corners locals avoid after dark. You're not just hearing about Charlotte's haunted and true crime history. You're standing in the actual places where people claim to have seen things. The cemetery alone is worth the tour: 72 acres of old stones, and the guide will point out the ones with stories attached. It's the kind of detail that makes the whole thing feel less like a performance and more like someone showing you around their own neighborhood.
Tours run Friday and Saturday nights, and they need a minimum of six people to go, so book early if you're set on a specific date. The Market at 7th Street is where pickup happens, and there's parking in the marketplace deck with your ticket. If you want to grab food or a cold drink before or after, Rí Rá Irish Pub gives 15% off meals with your Southern Charm ticket, and Social Cow inside the market knocks $2 off a double scoop. It's Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn also runs a discount on their fresh fruit waters. Small perks, but they add up if you're making an evening of it.
The age minimum is 13, and service animals are welcome. Just let Southern Charm Rides know ahead of time so they can hold a seat. If the golf carts fill up, there's a bus option available. The whole thing is designed for people who want the haunted and true crime angle without spending three hours walking in the dark, and who want to cover more ground than a standard walking tour can manage.
What’s included
Your tour includes an open-air electric golf cart ride through Charlotte's haunted sites and true crime locations, guide commentary and storytelling, stops at Old Settlers' Cemetery and Fourth Ward, discounted parking in the marketplace deck, and access to food and drink discounts at nearby vendors including Rí Rá Irish Pub, Social Cow, and It's Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn.
Information
Lasts 1h 30m, runs Friday at 19:30, from US$ 49 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Operated by Southern Charm Rides
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to cover Charlotte's haunted and true crime history without spending hours on foot, and want to see the actual cemeteries and neighborhoods where the stories happened. The golf cart is what makes 72+ acres and multiple sites fit into a single evening.
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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.
How long is the tour?
Approximately 90 minutes, covering multiple cemeteries and neighborhoods via open-air golf cart.
What nights does the tour run?
Friday and Saturday nights only. Book ahead to reserve your spot.
Do you get off the golf cart during the tour?
Yes, you step off at certain areas, mainly graveyards and some Fourth Ward locations where the stories are tied to specific places.
What is the age requirement?
Guests must be 13 or older for the haunted and true crime tour.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes, tours require a minimum of 6 guests. If the minimum isn't met, the tour can be cancelled with a refund or rescheduled.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals are welcome. Notify Southern Charm Rides before the tour so they can reserve a seat.
What's included in the tour?
Open-air golf cart ride, guide commentary, ghost stories and true crime history, and discounted parking in the marketplace deck.
Where do we meet for pickup?
The Market at 7th Street in Charlotte, where there's also food, drinks, and parking available.
What if the golf carts are full?
A haunted and true crime bus tour is available as an alternative if cart capacity is reached.
Are there food or drink discounts nearby?
Yes. Rí Rá Irish Pub offers 15% off meals (no alcohol) with your ticket, Social Cow gives $2 off ice cream, and It's Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn discounts their fresh fruit waters by $1.
Charlotte Haunted & True Crime Golf Cart Tour
1h 30m · EN
from US$ 49 per person