Feel the spine-tingling sensation of Charleston’s unique on-site cemetery trek. Gain a unique experience to stroll within the confines of Charleston’s most ancient cemetery past sunset. Traverse Charleston’s specter-ridden Historic District and listen to tales of phantoms, spooky dwellings, voodoo, and Low-country beliefs.
- Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Meet your guide at a central meeting point, then proceed to the graveyard where you will hear about Charleston’s spirits and gruesome tales such as:
. It’s a great tour, you’ll be on the inside of Charleston’s haunted graveyards where you’ll discover the city’s eerie legends. Your guide will share chilling stories, such as:
⢠The apparition of Sue Howard, a sorrowful mother who continues to visit her deceased child’s grave from beyond. There’s photographic evidence to support this.
⢠The legendary John C. Calhoun, known as ‘The Great Nullifier,’ and his wife, who are said to still waltz through the streets annually, even after a century and a half.
⢠Horrifying accounts of premature burials. In olden Charleston, medical practitioners were extremely cautious with infectious diseases. If you lost consciousness in a hospital, you might find yourself waking up in a coffin. Discover the origins of the phrases ‘saved by the bell’ and ‘graveyard shift,’ and be thankful you didn’t live during those times.
While others merely peer through the iron fences, you’ll have the privilege of walking among the graves. Absorb the history of these haunted burial grounds and listen to stories about the notable figures who are interred in the Holy City.
Remember to bring your flash cameras along. You might just capture some spectral images…
- Local licensed guide
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure time
- Operates in all weather conditions, dress appropriately
- The pace of the walking tours is leisurely
- If you are with any other parties, please give us two hours advance notice. With no notice, we may not be able to keep your groups together.
- Tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to run
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.