Top Charlotte Walking Tours

Our tour will take you from the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture at the heart of Uptown, through bustling avenues, charming parks, and architecturally stunning neighborhoods, ending at the old settlers cemetery. You'll learn the story of Charlotte, it's people and the stories behind the sites. This tour is on our walking tour app. Go at your own pace, anytime.

Walk through the heart of Charlotte with a guide who really knows their stuff. Whether you’re a new arrival looking to settle into the city or a tourist visiting for the first time, this tour has plenty to offer. You’ll learn facts about Charlotte’s past and present while you take in the sights of the city center.

Uncover the sordid history of Charlotte, North Carolina as you embark on a walking tour and pub crawl through the historic district. Listen to your guide recount spooky stories of Charlotte's ghosts while you explore the area. This tour stops at several bars, where you can purchase drinks, as well as landmarks like the Dunhill Hotel and Old Settlers Cemetery.

See Charlotte’s most historic and haunted places with a 1.5-hour walking tour through the Fourth Ward. Follow your experienced guide to the city’s most infamous landmarks, where locals have spotted ghosts for centuries. Hear about Charlotte’s ancient Indian trading path and revolutionary battles, and learn the secrets behind uptown’s spookiest mansions. Watch for theatrical ghosts, medical ghosts, famous ghosts and unknown ghosts as you explore Charlotte’s best preserved historical neighborhood.

Explore Charlotte's Forth Ward's most haunted sites and hear their story at your own pace and schedule. This tour, on our smart phone app, is professionally produced with a spooky voice, themed music and sound setting the mood. Go at your own pace, stop anytime. Want to stop at Al Mike's for a pint? Go for it. Or want to roam the cemetery longer for pics? No Problem. Just press play to continue. Why take our tour? - Best deal in town - Professionally produced - Go at your own pace, no need to follow a guide in a large group and struggle to hear. - Listen again after taking the tour.

2-HOUR VALIDATED PARKING with purchase in attached parking deck only. Voted Charlotte's Best 2025 and 2026. Southern Charm has the best customer care! The TRUE Southern Charm Rides tour! Pick up at Market at 7th St, restrooms, drinks, snacks, discounted parking, souvenir shop. Take an award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious limo golf carts to see why people are saying Southern Charm Rides is #1 historical tour in Charlotte, southern hospitality, food discount, stop for pictures. We give history from 1700s, where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mines, tales of the cities' history, “medicine man,” the Bootlegger house, and more! For sports fans, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Ball Field, NASCAR Hall of Fame, etc. We travel down the main street showing you art, museums, and more! Read our reviews! Our tours are the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Bus is also available!

Explore the fascinating history of Uptown Charlotte like never before. Tread in the footsteps of the amazing figures who built the city, explore the fascinating historic architecture hidden between skyscrapers, and get to know the historic side of the city.

Explore the eerie streets of Charlotte, North Carolina. Perfect for families, history enthusiasts, and the curious. Led by an expert guide with over 20 years of paranormal research experience, uncover chilling tales of real ghost encounters and hidden histories that textbooks overlook. This 90-minute walking tour takes you to the city's most haunted locations, ensuring an insightful experience filled with spooky stories and local legends. - Nightly tours at 8 PM, rain or shine, starting at The Dunhill Hotel - Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere suitable for all ages - Limited to 20 guests for an intimate experience - Option for an extended tour to explore additional paranormal hotspots

What Sets Chakra Walks Apart: Chakra Walks is more than a walking tour — it’s a mindful, energy-aligned journey through America’s most spiritually resonant cities. Each self-guided PDF is handcrafted to align with the seven chakras, combining location-based intention with prompts for grounding, reflection, and inner clarity. Unlike standard tours, Chakra Walks empowers you to explore at your own pace while deepening your spiritual awareness. Each route includes a chakra-aligned map, crystal recommendations, affirmations, and journaling cues — no app required, no guide needed. 60+ Cities to choose from, more added monthly! See our list at chakrawalks.com.

Immerse yourself in Uptown Charlotte's vibrant history and explore at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Discover the untold tales of Charlotte's fearless patriots, including the controversial story of how North Carolina declared independence before the rest of the colonies. Hosted by an actor and tour guide, Phil Biedron, this tour offers complete flexibility and control over your exploration. Spend two hours uncovering hidden gems, taking your time at each stop.

Explore the dark side of Charlotte's history, including some of the city's most unusual and disturbing tales of murder and crime. Between disturbing tales of unsolved disappearances, to cases of crooked cops gone horrifically wrong, and corruption used to cover up infamous cases, this tour will surely leave you with a very new perspective on the Queen City.

Explore Charlotte aboard a 7-person golf cart, on this small-group tour of the area. With a local guide at the wheel, visit popular landmarks like the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, the Imaginon and Levine Museum of the New South, and more. Visit all of Charlotte's historical sites, as well some of the more modern, popular areas in the city.

Head out for an evening of drinking and dining with this immersive beer tour. You'll visit four different local breweries, where you'll get to sample craft beer and learn about the brewing process. This tour also includes a stop for a meal at Midwood Smokehouse.

Solve a self-guided murder mystery on a walk through Uptown Charlotte. Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead during a ghost tour. Her boyfriend, the theatrical guide, and a stranger all have something to hide. Use the Questo app on your phone to gather evidence at 12 real locations across Center City: NASCAR Hall of Fame, Romare Bearden Park, The Green, Trade & Tryon Square, and other Charlotte landmarks. Interrogate suspects, decode hidden messages, and name the killer before they strike again. Every chapter features original audio narration. Characters speak directly to you as the case unfolds, while real Queen City history is woven into every stop. Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 75 minutes for the full 2.1 km route. Perfect for date night, true crime fans, friends groups, or solo detectives ready to crack the case.

Enjoy a picnic with a special someone when you’re in the Queen City of Charlotte. When you arrive at First Ward Park, your representative will be there to take you to the picnic location, where all will be set up for you. You’ll have views of Uptown Charlotte, while you can picnic, and do some activities to help you reconnect and relax with your dining partner.

Explore Huntersville with the help of your smartphone on a self-guided tour. Visit local landmarks and uncover hidden gems while tackling brain-teasing trivia and engaging challenges. Each player in your group can take on a different role, and it’s up to you whether you collaborate and explore leisurely or turn the scavenger hunt into a competition.