Charleston Ghost Tour: Real Hauntings

Experience the real hauntings of Charleston on a small group ghost tour. Hear terrifying stories of ghosts, murders, pirates, and more in the charming and colorful city.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Hear stories of the pirates 3 centuries ago that still haunt the dungeon.
  • St. Michael’s Church - Apparitions have been seen in the churchyard of the oldest church in Charleston.
  • Poogan’s Porch - More than one spirit resides in this Charleston favorite, however one four legged furry spirit still likes showing up from time to time.
  • Gateway Walk - A spirit wonders through this haunted alleyway waiting and searching for her soulmate to return to her.
  • St. Philip’s Church - The churchyard at St. Philips is the setting for several haunted tales and the spirits who still wonder.
  • Philadelphia Alley - If you listen carefully, on a quiet night you may just hear the whistle of a doctor who met his fate on the wrong side of a duel.
What's Included
  • 90-minute guided tour showcasing Charleston’s most haunted locations
  • Engaging stories of authentic hauntings and historic events
  • Visit haunted dungeons, alleys, pubs, churches, and graveyards
  • Exclusive access to spooky sites with a small group for an intimate experience
  • Expertise of a city-licensed professional tour guide with deep knowledge of local lore
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tips are not required but always appreciated if you had a great time!
Additional Information

Many Charleston Ghost Tours have big groups of 25+ - NOT HERE!! We limit our tour sizes to about 12 to keep them fun! Charleston is one of the most charming and colorful cities in the world; however, when the light fades and shadows grow long, a darker side of the Holy City emerges. Over the course of just over 1 mile long, our 90 min walk will pass haunted graveyards, churches, alleyways, hotels, restaurants, and bars. You will hear the real and terrifying stories of ghostly brides, murders, pirates, soldiers, executions, duels, and so much more! As the night falls over the streets of Charleston, we start by the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon and walk through the historic streets where you will hear about real, and active spirits from Charlestons 350 year history like pirates whose lives were cut short at the end of a noose, a young lady who wonders down a particular alley, and a doctor who walks throughout the Holy City. Come Hear It All!

Location
122 E Bay St
East Bay Street
*Tours meet on the North side of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon by the large Oak tree.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Fjb71
Jul 25, 2024
Fabulous tour guide Brandon - Brandon was a fabulous tour guide! His knowledge of the history along with his story telling made the tour entertaining and learned so much about Charleston. He really made the stories come to life!!
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Karen_g
Jul 24, 2024
Great tour - We enjoyed the interesting stories from Brandon who also exhibited deep knowledge of local history. Nice small group size, would definitely recommend!
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Michelle_l
Jul 23, 2024
The Best !!!!! - We are from New Orleans and have gone on several haunted tours and this was by far the best !!!!! Very informative and exciting!!!!
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F4139rbvanessak
Jul 18, 2024
Best tour with Brandon!! - I cannot say enough about this tour and Brandon! Yes, it is a ghost tour but the historical aspect Brandon brings to it is truly special. He is passionate about Charleston and providing the best possible tour. The group size is perfect too! One particular story/stop along the tour not only blew me away but everyone in the group!! He also throws in a fun twist along the way. Buy your tickets now, you will not regret it!
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Deborah_d
Jul 15, 2024
Wonderful Ghost Tour - Brandon was a wonderful tour guide. He was engaging and told terrific ghost stories. Highly recommend!
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Danya_a
Jul 14, 2024
Fascinating! Learned a lot! & so fun! - Absolutely worth the money, we had a great time learning new things about the old city, it was extremely entertaining and knowledgeable Brandon was enthusiastic, very patient, friendly, and absolutely would book again with him! Thank you for an amazing tour!
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Loraf118
Jul 12, 2024
BOOKS UP FAST-DON’T PASS THIS TOUR UP ! - Awesome Ghost Tour with Our Guide, Brandon. His Depth of Knowledge of Charleston History & Style of Story-Telling kept us on the Edge of Our Seats. Replied super-fast & secured a spot for me last minute. Tailored as a Small Group-so refreshing. Brandon is very friendly & also gave some suggestions for other attractions & eats which were spot-on. Thanks Brandon. SO WORTH IT- DONT PASS THIS TOUR UP!
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Becky_s
Jul 12, 2024
It was a great tour. The tour guide has lots of knowledge about Charleston. I highly recommend - The story of Edgar Allen Poe was awesome. I did not know he was so connected to Charleston. I love how his stories of the history of Charleston blends in with the ghosts behind the stories.
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Hilary_m
Jul 12, 2024
Interesting tour, but not as exciting as I was expecting. - The tour was very interesting and I loved learning the history of the area within the ghost stories. There was a bit too much standing around. Some of the stories were too long.
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Susanne_c
Jul 21, 2024
Just ok ghost tour… - The tour was long for what little content there was. We found ourselves waiting for the punchline as some stories seemed to drag on and words repeated. We were hoping for more history as Charleston is rich in history and has to have more ghost stories with that. Two days later and I can only remember two stories told whereas the last ghost tour I did in Galveston, TX a few years ago was more memorable…
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