Charleston: Pleasing Terrors Night Ghost Tour with Podcast Host

Summary

Charleston’s haunted alleys and chilling tales after dark

You’ll follow Charleston’s dim-lit streets with Mike Brown, hearing ghost stories tied to old restaurants, haunted libraries, and infamous alleys. Expect laughter, chills, and small surprises as you explore places like St. Michael’s Church—all on a 90-minute night walking tour that feels part history lesson, part campfire tale.

What’s the experience like?

I was not expecting the air to feel so thick near Broad Street. It was one of those muggy Charleston nights where the city lights sort of blur, and you can almost taste the history in the air—if that makes sense. We met Mike Brown by a lamplight (he’s the guy behind the Pleasing Terrors Podcast), and right away he had this way of making you lean in closer. He started off with a story about a restaurant I’d walked past a dozen times but never realized was supposedly crawling with ghosts. Someone in our group actually shivered, even though it was still warm out.

We wandered through these little backstreets—Mike called one “Bloody Alley,” which sounded dramatic until he told us about duels that ended badly there. The bricks felt colder underfoot, or maybe that was just my imagination running wild after hearing about tragic deaths and old rivalries. At one point, Mike handed out bottled water (it’s included during summer) and joked about needing it more for nerves than thirst. I tried to repeat a bit of local slang he mentioned; Li laughed at my attempt—definitely butchered it.

The part that stuck with me most was outside St. Michael’s Church. The street was quiet except for distant footsteps echoing off the stone, and Mike paused longer than usual before sharing a story about a shadow seen near the bell tower. I caught myself glancing up at the windows, half-expecting something to move. I still think about that moment when Charleston felt both familiar and completely strange—like you’re seeing its bones for the first time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Charleston ghost stories and haunted sites

• Discuss restaurant's ghost sightings
• Explore Blood Book and library history
• Visit haunted Bloody Alley
• Pass by historic St. Michael's Church

Top questions

Is this Charleston ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible throughout the tour.

Who leads the Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?

The tour is led by Mike Brown, host of the Pleasing Terrors Podcast.

How long does the Charleston ghost tour last?

The walking tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Are children allowed on this night-time ghost tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; strollers are welcome.

Does the tour include stops at St. Michael's Church?

Yes, St. Michael's Church is visited during the walking route.

Is bottled water provided on this Charleston ghost walk?

Bottled water is included during summer months for guests.

Are service animals permitted on this ghost tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed throughout the experience.

Will there be public transportation nearby after the tour ends?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the route.

What’s included

Your evening includes a 90-minute night-time walking ghost tour through Charleston’s historic streets with Mike Brown as your guide; you’ll get complimentary bottled water during summer months and hear suspenseful stories about haunted sites like Bloody Alley and St. Michael’s Church before heading back into the city lights.