Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl: Spirits & Ghost Stories
Drink at four bars while learning the hauntings that made them famous
A two-hour guided pub crawl through Charleston's most haunted locations, mixing drinks at local bars with stops at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, St. Philip's Graveyard, and other historically significant sites. A live guide shares authenticated ghost stories and Lowcountry folklore, including encounters at the legendary Angel Oak and the origins of the Blind Tiger Pub's name.
Step-by-step itinerary
Haunted pub crawl in Charleston
- Visit Blind Tiger Pub and drink
- Pass by Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
- Drink and learn Boo Hag legend
- Drink and hear Berry Hall stories
- Visit St. Philip's Graveyard church
- See haunted arsenal building
- End at Irish bar and hear Angel Oak story
The experience
The tour starts at the Blind Tiger Pub, established in 1893 as a defiant response to a restrictive dispensary system: named after the governor who imposed it. You'll hear about the harrowing encounters patrons and staff have experienced there over more than a century, all while enjoying your first drink. From there, the route moves between bars and historical stops, each one chosen for its documented history and reported activity.
The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, built between 1767 and 1771, held three signers of the Declaration of Independence as prisoners during the Revolutionary War. A place marked by that much suffering carries its own weight, and visitors have reported experiences here that the guide will walk you through. You'll also stop at a former bank turned bar to learn about the Boo Hag, a figure central to Gullah culture in the area, and hear the story of Berry Hall: now a college dorm but once an orphanage where students still report hearing children's laughter.
The tour finishes at an Irish bar with a pint in hand while you hear the story of a young couple's encounter at the Angel Oak, one of the most legendary sites in the Lowcountry. Throughout the two hours, the guide draws on thoroughly researched history and authenticated local accounts, not invented scares. You'll walk between stops in downtown Charleston. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them.
What’s included
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history from a professional guide.
- authentic local ghost stories tied to each location.
- drinks at four different bars and pubs throughout the tour.
Information
Lasts 2h, runs every day at 17:30 and 19:00, from US$ 29 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Charleston Terrors By Us Ghost Adventures
Is this one for you?You must be at least 21 to join this tour, and the pace is steady walking over two hours through downtown Charleston. The guide's stories are grounded in documented history and local accounts rather than theatrical scares, so this works well if you want the real hauntings of the city without the production.
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Top questions
What is the Blind Tiger Pub and why is it named that?
The Blind Tiger Pub, established in 1893, was opened as a response to a restrictive dispensary system imposed by the governor whose name it bears. It has operated continuously since then and is known for the harrowing encounters many patrons and employees have reported over the decades.
What happened at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon?
Built between 1767 and 1771, the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon served as military headquarters during the Revolutionary War and held three signers of the Declaration of Independence as prisoners. The site is documented to be one of Charleston's most actively haunted locations.
What is the Angel Oak and why is it part of this tour?
The Angel Oak is a legendary site in the Lowcountry, and the tour closes with the story of a young couple's experience there, shared over a drink at the final Irish bar stop. It represents one of the most significant supernatural accounts in the region.
How much walking is involved in this tour?
The tour covers downtown Charleston over two hours, moving between four bars and historical stops. The pace is moderate, and public transportation options are available nearby if needed between locations.
What is the Boo Hag and where do you learn about it?
The Boo Hag is a figure central to Gullah culture in the Charleston area. You'll learn about this legend at a stop that was once a bank and has been a bar and restaurant since 2013, where you can enjoy a local ale while hearing the story.
Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl: Spirits & Ghost Stories
2h · EN
from US$ 29 per person