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Charleston Ghost Tour & 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard★ 4.61 (2,924) · 1h 30m
Best value
Charleston: Dark History & Ghost Tour with Adam Moore★ 4.92 (350) · 1h 20m
Top rated
Charleston: Dark Hauntings Walking Tour & Customizable Stops★ 4.94 (602) · 1h 30m
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 10 options: US$ 23–US$ 50 (median US$ 32). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 10.
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Charleston Ghost Tour: 90-Minute Night Walk & Haunted HistoryYou walk through downtown Charleston at night with a guide who's spent 30 years learning the city's haunted past. You'll hear about ghost sightings at a restaurant, see the Blood Book in the library, visit Bloody Alley where duels ended in death, and stand in St. Michael's Church while learning what people have witnessed there. The tour lasts 90 minutes, includes water in summer, and ends with you knowing Charleston's darker stories in a way a daytime walking tour never could.Is it for me?Book this if you want Charleston's real ghost stories told by someone who actually knows the city's history, not a script repeated every night—Mike's 30 years of experience means you get the details and context that turn folklore into something you'll remember.
Charleston: Small Group Ghost Walk & Haunted Graveyards TourYou’ll walk Charleston’s haunted mile after dark with just twelve people and a local guide who knows every alley’s story. Feel goosebumps by graveyards and dungeons as real tales of pirates, lost lovers, and duels unfold around you. It’s not just history — you’ll sense something in the air long after you leave.
Charleston: Ghosts of Liberty Walking Tour & Dungeon StoriesYou’ll walk Charleston’s oldest streets with a local guide after dark, hear ghost stories at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, and wander past graveyards where legends linger. Expect laughter, goosebumps, and a few moments that might stick with you long after you leave these cobblestones behind.
Charleston: Haunted Ghost Cruise & Harbor Night StoriesYou’ll glide through Charleston Harbor after dark as your guide shares eerie ghost stories tied to forts and ships you pass by. Feel cool breezes on deck, listen for strange sounds in the night air, and maybe laugh nervously with fellow travelers over drinks—all while soaking up local legends from a city famous for its haunted history.
Charleston: USS Yorktown Ghost Tour After Dark & Flight DeckYou spend 90 minutes aboard the USS Yorktown at night, exploring areas closed to daytime visitors and the flight deck after dark. Your guide covers WWII history, maritime superstitions, and the mysterious stories that define the ship's legacy. Entry is included, the tour is guided, and you're back by evening — no arranging transport to Patriots Point or figuring out which parts of the ship are actually open.Is it for me?Right for history buffs and WWII enthusiasts who want the ship's stories told in the spaces where they happened, after the daytime crowds leave. Expect significant walking, narrow stairways, and ladders — that's what gives you access to the parts of the ship most visitors never see.
Charleston Ghost Tour: 10 Stories & Ghost Equipment Night WalkYou’ll wander Charleston’s haunted streets after dark with a small group and a local guide who brings real ghost-hunting equipment for you to try out yourself. Hear ten original stories tied to places like St. Michael’s Church and the Old Exchange Dungeon—and maybe even catch something on camera if you’re lucky (or unlucky). It’s eerie, funny sometimes, and surprisingly moving.
Charleston: Haunted Bar Walking Tour & Ghost StoriesYou’ll follow a costumed pirate guide through Charleston’s historic bars and shadowy streets, hearing haunted tales where they actually happened. There’s time to buy drinks at each stop (bring ID), wander past graveyards after dark, and swap nervous laughs with fellow travelers. If you like your history with a side of goosebumps—and maybe some bourbon—this tour will leave you grinning at shadows long after it ends.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 10 of the 10 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Charleston Ghost Tour & 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.61 out of 5 across 2,924 reviews.
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