Tours and Tickets to Experience Fourth Ward

There are plenty of ways to experience the Fourth Ward. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

• Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco-Friendly Cart

• 90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

• Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

• Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Visiting the Fourth Ward itself is free, as it's a public historic neighborhood. However, there are plenty of fun tours you can take that really bring this cool area to life. There are golf cart tours, ghost tours, Segway tours, you name it—they start at about US$30, depending on their type and what’s included.

Apart from self-guided walking tours, the Fourth Ward is great for ghost tours, golf cart tours, history tours, bus tours, true crime tours, Segway tours, and more. During the holidays, many of the historic homes are festively decorated and some even offer peeks inside, making the winter season a great time to explore.

The Fourth Ward dates back to the 1800s—even though it’s urban today, you’ll still see plenty of history. Think beautiful Victorian-era historic homes and Queen Anne architecture, with landmarks such as the Liddell-McNinch House and John W. Sheppard House, as well as museums and other community-oriented and cultural sites such as Discovery Place Science, McColl Center, Fourth Ward Park, and the historic Old Settlers' Cemetery.

The Fourth Ward is Charlotte's oldest surviving downtown residential district, known for its charm, its walkability, and its proximity to the bustling Uptown area. It’s a registered Historic District, largely thanks to its well-preserved Victorian-era heritage and architecture. Beyond the historic homes, check out the Old Settlers' Cemetery, which dates back to 1776.

Most Fourth Ward ghost tours are about 1–2 hours long, and you’ll walk through the historic neighborhood hearing about—and seeing—mansions and landmarks that some say are haunted; learning stories about bootlegging tunnels, fascinating town characters, and secret speakeasies; and visiting the Old Settlers' Cemetery. Most ghost tours are fun and family-friendly, suitable for a range of ages—check the details and ask before booking to be sure.