Charleston Jail Tour: Explore Infamous Criminal Cells

Explore Charleston’s haunted Old City Jail at night. Hear chilling tales of infamous criminals and Civil War prisoners. Book your unforgettable tour now.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old City Jail - The Haunted Jail Tour takes you through the cells, hallways, and into the places where Charleston’s worst criminals lived and died. Brace yourself as you hear stories like the legend of Lavinia and John Fisher, hotel owners from the 1800s who supposedly poisoned their guests. Featured on such shows as Ghost Adventures, the story…
What's Included
  • Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Guided Walking Tour
  • Admission to Old City Jail in Charleston
  • Professional Guide
  • 45min Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tour of Old City Jail
  • Experience the jail that housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals & 19th-century pirates
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Join us for a memorable tour of the ground level of the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th-century pirates, and Civil War prisoners. Located on Magazine Street downtown, the Old City Jail operated from 1802 until 1939, and has recently undergone renovation, leaving the first floor in keeping with its original…

Location
21 Magazine St
Magazine Street
Please meet the tour guide at Old City Jail 15 minutes prior to tour time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Elisemarie2463
Oct 8, 2024
Dustin was GREAT! - Such a cool tour with amazing personal experiences included. My husband and I can tell how much Dustin loves his field of work. Thank you so much, again!
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Dawn_n
Oct 5, 2024
Old City Jail Tour - Sarah was extremely informative. She shared the gruesome history of the past while providing the ghostly experiences of many who have visited.
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Kayla_s
Sep 29, 2024
Must go on this tour - Joy did a fantastic and respectful job with this tour. Dark energy in this jail. Great experience. Highly recommend.
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F831kpjordanm
Sep 24, 2024
Spooky Charleston! - This was a really humbling experience. It made the hairs on my arms stand up! A must! Emma was awesome and was a comfort while being down in the jail.
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401sundyb
Sep 23, 2024
Safe Bet - Randy was a great tour guide. It was really cool having access to the Old City Jail. I love the history and especially the ghost stories. I went with a friend and my two 14 year olds. It was great. I am a local and love doing the ghost tours around Charleston. Bull Dog tours has always been a solid choice.
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Ricky_n
Sep 13, 2024
Eerie, creepy, and an ugly history - Do this tour!! If only to learn a sad and ugly part of Charleston history. But it is creepy!! Sarah was an amazing guide... With great stories and an ability to keep everyone's attention with her great story-telling ability.
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Mindyk404
Sep 13, 2024
Terrifying and worth every penny - It was honestly terrifying. I’ve done many ghost tours and nothing compares. So much activity felt and the tour before us has some projectile vomit during the tour. What on earth those spirits have going in there is beyond me
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Diana_d
Sep 9, 2024
Great for ghost and history buffs - Dave was a great tour guide! Loved hearing all the history of the jail and other events while it was functioning. Really enjoyed the guest experiences and photos he shared. Definitely recommend going late at night for the full experience!
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Dawn_f
Sep 15, 2024
Haunted Jail Tour - Very interesting! A lot of history shared by our wonderful guide. It wasn’t as scary as we thought it might be.
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Jeff_b
Sep 24, 2024
Not worth the money - Joy tried way too hard to scare people. We were really looking forward to this, but 5 minutes in and it was hokie at best. She definitely knows the history of the place, which was great for fact giving but the rest of over the top. Also, no need for Joy to repeatedly say "People of Color". We know slaves in Charleston were Black.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).