Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Walking Tour: History & Hauntings

Patriots and prisoners haunt the same stones where Charleston's darkest and bravest moments unfolded.

The Ghosts of Liberty is a guided walking tour through Charleston that weaves together the city's Revolutionary history with local ghost stories and paranormal legends. The tour centers on the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, a building that has served as a walled prison and a refuge for those seeking freedom since the late 1600s, and takes roughly 90 minutes on cobblestone streets and through historic graveyards. A live guide in English leads the walk and brings both the history and the hauntings to life.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore haunted Charleston landmarks

• Visit Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

The experience

The tour starts at twilight, when Charleston's streets shift into shadow. Your guide leads you through the Holy City's most iconic ghost stories and the hidden supernatural secrets locals whisper about: stories woven directly into the real history of the people who lived and died here. This is not a generic ghost tour layering fiction onto a place. It traces actual Revolutionary heroes and the paranormal legends that cling to them, moving between cobblestone streets and historic graveyards as the light fades.

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon anchors the walk. Since the late 1600s, this building has existed in one form or another: first as a walled prison, then as a haven for those seeking freedom, and always as a dark and gruesome spot for prisoners caught on the wrong side of authority. The guide unpacks what happened inside those walls and why the place still carries the weight of those stories. The 90-minute route stays accessible to families and all fitness levels, and the streets are wheelchair accessible if you need that option.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options sit nearby if you want to arrive by bus. The guide is there in person, speaking English, and you can tip them at the end if the tour lands well for you.

What’s included

• In-person guide leading the walk in English.
• access to the stories and history tied to the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and Charleston's most iconic ghost stories.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ghost City Tours of Charleston

Is this one for you?Bring families and curious minds of all ages: the tour weaves history and paranormal legend together on a walking route that stays accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and all fitness levels, so the group moves as one without anyone left behind.

Traveler reviews

4.58★★★★★★★★★★

481 verified traveler reviews

5 ★399

4 ★26

3 ★19

2 ★12

1 ★25

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

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.

What is the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and why is it haunted?

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon has stood in Charleston since the late 1600s, serving first as a walled prison and later as a refuge for those seeking freedom. It is considered one of the most haunted buildings in the city because of the dark and gruesome history of prisoners caught on the wrong side of authority: the spirits and stories of those who suffered there are what the tour brings to life.

How long does the Ghosts of Liberty tour take?

The tour runs for 90 minutes, moving through cobblestone streets and historic graveyards as twilight falls over Charleston.

Is there a guide, and what language do they speak?

A live guide in English leads the entire walk, bringing the history and ghost stories to life as you move through the city.

What happens if my group has more than 10 people?

If you have 10 or more guests in one group, contact the private and group sales coordinator to check additional availability and arrange the booking.

Do I need to tip the guide?

Gratuity for your guide is optional and left to your discretion at the end of the tour.