Charleston Ghost Tour: Real Hauntings

Experience the real hauntings of Charleston on a small group ghost tour. Hear terrifying stories of ghosts, murders, pirates, and more in the charming and colorful city.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Hear stories of the pirates 3 centuries ago that still haunt the dungeon.
  • St. Michael’s Church - Apparitions have been seen in the churchyard of the oldest church in Charleston.
  • Poogan’s Porch - More than one spirit resides in this Charleston favorite, however one four legged furry spirit still likes showing up from time to time.
  • Gateway Walk - A spirit wonders through this haunted alleyway waiting and searching for her soulmate to return to her.
  • St. Philip’s Church - The churchyard at St. Philips is the setting for several haunted tales and the spirits who still wonder.
  • Philadelphia Alley - If you listen carefully, on a quiet night you may just hear the whistle of a doctor who met his fate on the wrong side of a duel.
What's Included
  • 90-minute guided tour showcasing Charleston’s most haunted locations
  • Engaging stories of authentic hauntings and historic events
  • Visit haunted dungeons, alleys, pubs, churches, and graveyards
  • Exclusive access to spooky sites with a small group for an intimate experience
  • Expertise of a city-licensed professional tour guide with deep knowledge of local lore
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tips are not required but always appreciated if you had a great time!
Additional Information

Many Charleston Ghost Tours have big groups of 25+ - NOT HERE!! We limit our tour sizes to about 12 to keep them fun! Charleston is one of the most charming and colorful cities in the world; however, when the light fades and shadows grow long, a darker side of the Holy City emerges. Over the course of just over 1 mile long, our 90 min walk will pass haunted graveyards, churches, alleyways, hotels, restaurants, and bars. You will hear the real and terrifying stories of ghostly brides, murders, pirates, soldiers, executions, duels, and so much more! As the night falls over the streets of Charleston, we start by the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon and walk through the historic streets where you will hear about real, and active spirits from Charlestons 350 year history like pirates whose lives were cut short at the end of a noose, a young lady who wonders down a particular alley, and a doctor who walks throughout the Holy City. Come Hear It All!

Location
122 E Bay St
East Bay Street
*Tours meet on the North side of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon by the large Oak tree.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Thomas_b
Sep 29, 2024
Best tour guide I ever had - Our tour guide was fantastic! Went into intense details about all the places we went. Most of the stuff we talked about I have never heard of so I leaned a ton!
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Clary_m
Sep 29, 2024
CHS Ghost Tour: historically accurate & entertaining! - Brandon has both the breadth and depth of historical knowledge needed to do a stellar job on my tour, but he took it a step farther to meet the requirements for becoming officially licensed. In my book, that speaks volumes about the quality of his work (and it's one the reasons I chose him and his tour). On the tour, Brandon guided us on a leisurely 1.5 hour walk through Charleston history and told us stories about past residents whose spirits persist due to untimely deaths and unfinished business. You can really tell he loves (and lives) his job, and you can fact check--he's right on the money. I highly recommend seeking Brandon's services if you're ever in Charleston. You're in for great time and you'll leave having been entertained, informed, and wishing the tour could have gone on longer.
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Kayla_s
Sep 29, 2024
Great tour, get Brandon as your guide - Brandon was our tour guide and he made this experience amazing. He was very informative, answered all questions and kept the group engaged. Would love to do another tour in the future.
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994peytonb
Sep 28, 2024
Easy walk with real stories and a guide who draws you in with his storytelling skills. - Brandon was the perfect tour guide. He was great at drawing all of us in to the point where even brushes from a plant had us all looking over our shoulder twice. The stories were all true and really had us all enthralled the entire time. The small group was great and the walks were easy from place to place. Despite being in the middle of the city, it was easy to get lost in the tour stories. Brandon was so great that he was even recommending nearby restaurants and local places for us all to check out while also pointing those of us with plans after in the right direction. Would highly recommend this tour and Brandon as a guide specifically to any and all visiting Charleston.
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William
Sep 28, 2024
A visit to another rehelm. - Very knowledgeable, good storytelling, and kind of spooky....especially the parts where the EM meters went into the yellow or red when certain ghost's names were mentioned.
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Tinahj2732fa
Sep 27, 2024
Great story teller - Brandon was our guide and he did an excellent job! His story telling was on point and did a great job keeping our attention and making the history of Charleston exciting. He even gave us a call to make sure we were still coming to the tour as we were running a little late trying to find parking. Definitely would recommend this tour!!
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Dennis_f
Sep 25, 2024
Ghost Tour - Tour was fun and guide was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about ghosts in the city but also much of the city history. Duration of the tour was perfect.
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Egore97
Sep 24, 2024
Fantastic outing! - This was so much fun! Our guide, Brandon, was fantastic! We loved it so much that we went to all of the stops the next morning to take a look around in the daylight and talk more about the history and the stories. And this was with 18, 22 and 23 year olds! I think that says a great deal about Brandon’s storytelling and guide skills. We went at 8pm which was perfect. Afterward, Brandon suggested an amazing dessert spot. Highly recommend!!
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Amyo1972
Sep 23, 2024
Tales of Grave - Brandon was very informative on all the tales of the Charleston ghosts. He also gave lots of recommendations for things to do in Charleston. Book this you won’t be disappointed.
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Brenda_n
Sep 30, 2024
It was not what I... - It was not what I expected. The tour needed something. Sort of boring. I could not recommend it. Sorry.
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